About this episode
If you feel in control all day but lose it at night, this episode explains why—and it’s not a discipline problem. Mikki breaks down the physiology behind evening hunger, showing how under-eating earlier in the day, low protein intake, and unstable blood glucose create a cumulative energy deficit your body is wired to correct. She explores the roles of key appetite hormones like ghrelin, leptin, GLP-1, and PYY, along with the impact of stress hormones, cognitive fatigue, and circadian rhythms.This episode reframes nighttime hunger as a predictable biological response, not a personal failure. Mikki also outlines practical strategies—like front-loading protein, structuring meals, and avoiding the “save calories for later” trap—to help regulate appetite and reduce evening overeating.Key Highlights Why under-eating during the day drives nighttime hunger The role of protein, GLP-1, and satiety hormones How blood sugar dips and stress hormones amplify cravings Circadian biology and why appetite rises in the evening Practical strategies to stabilise hunger and prevent overeating
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