#81 - Struggling with Late Night Snacking? 4 Tips to Stop the Habit & Stay in Control

You eat well all day… and then 9 PM hits — and suddenly, the snack drawer is calling your name.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and this struggle isn’t about lacking willpower. For midlife women, late-night cravings often stem from blood sugar crashes, hormonal shifts, and habit loops.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 smart, simple tips to help you reduce nighttime snacking by balancing your blood sugar and honoring your body’s real needs — without shame or guilt.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why late-night cravings are not a failure of willpower
✅ How hormonal shifts in midlife (like estrogen and progesterone changes) impact your cravings and insulin response
✅ The importance of front-loading your protein during the day
✅ How to create a gentle “kitchen closed” ritual to signal rest
✅ What to snack on if you need something at night (no sugar crashes!)
✅ Non-food ways to unwind and soothe your nervous system
✅ How what happens at 9 PM affects how y

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