The Binge-Restrict Cycle Explained (and how to escape)
BecomeHer11 Mai

The Binge-Restrict Cycle Explained (and how to escape)

You've been disciplined all day. Then the evening hits and it feels like something takes over. You eat more than you planned, the guilt kicks in, and by morning you're tightening back up and starting over.

This isn't a willpower problem. It's biology.

In this episode I'm breaking down exactly why the binge-restrict cycle happens, what your hunger hormones are actually doing when you restrict through the day, and why the thing that feels like discipline is often the thing keeping you stuck.

What we cover:

  • Why restriction through the day almost always leads to overeating at night
  • The role of ghrelin and leptin, and why willpower was never going to win
  • Why the "compensation" phase after a bad night keeps the cycle going
  • What actually needs to change, and where to start

If you've ever felt out of control around food in the evening and wondered what's wrong with you, this episode is for you. Nothing is wrong with you. Your body is doing exactly what a body does when it isn't being fed enough.


Become Her is a podcast for women who are done fighting their bodies and ready to build something that actually lasts.

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