{"id":8798,"date":"2025-09-15T09:29:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/?p=8798"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:02:57","slug":"cravings-comfort-food-and-control-whats-really-going-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/weight-loss\/cravings-comfort-food-and-control-whats-really-going-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Cravings, Comfort Food, and Control \u2013 What\u2019s Really Going On?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This four-part MUTU video series, &#8220;Postpartum Weight Support: What Really Matters&#8221; cuts through the bounce-back pressure and food rules to give you what your body truly needs after birth. Real nourishment, real strength, and real recovery on your terms, not the algorithm\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Postpartum Food Cravings Explained: How to Heal Your Body Without Shame or Guilt\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvVvgCknyNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this video is about:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cravings after birth aren\u2019t a failure of willpower. This video helps you understand <strong>what\u2019s really behind cravings, biologically, emotionally, and socially<\/strong>, and gives you practical ways to meet your needs without shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s 3pm. The baby is finally asleep. You walk into the kitchen for something, maybe a hot drink, maybe just a moment, and before you\u2019ve even registered it, you\u2019re standing at the counter with a snack in one hand and the other hand already reaching for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then comes the voice:<br>\u201cWhy am I doing this again?\u201d<br>\u201cWhere\u2019s my discipline gone?\u201d<br>\u201cI was doing so well earlier\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s stop right there. That voice, that guilt, that internal narrative telling you you\u2019ve failed, it\u2019s not telling the truth. You are not broken. You are not failing. And cravings are not the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially after birth, cravings are communication. They are your body\u2019s way of saying something needs attention. They might be asking for rest, for fuel, for a break from intensity. But in a world that tells you control is success and restraint is virtue, cravings are framed as weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s unpack what\u2019s really going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Because this isn\u2019t about \u201cbad choices.\u201d It\u2019s about survival strategies.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re postpartum, you are healing from a massive physical event. Your body is in active repair mode. Your hormones are shifting daily. If you\u2019re breastfeeding, your energy demands are higher. You might be sleep-deprived, overstimulated, and isolated. And under those conditions, your brain and body are trying to help you cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cravings often happen when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve gone too long without food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your meals lacked protein or fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re overstretched emotionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re exhausted and underslept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food has become the only reliable form of comfort or pause<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s not about willpower. It\u2019s about physiology and unmet needs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your blood sugar drops, your brain signals urgency. You reach for sugar, for starch, for fast energy. That\u2019s not you being weak. That\u2019s your body doing exactly what it\u2019s meant to do, protect you from running on empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If food is the only space where you\u2019re getting pleasure or comfort right now, it makes sense that your brain would seek it out. Food is soothing. It\u2019s regulating. And in a context where nothing else feels consistent, food becomes one of the few things you can reach for quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead of asking, \u201cHow do I stop craving this?\u201d<br>Start asking, \u201cWhat is this craving trying to help me with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That shift is powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a common example. You\u2019re craving something sweet. Not just a passing thought, you feel drawn to it. You\u2019ve tried to ignore it, drink water, distract yourself. But it keeps pulling at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause and ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did I eat a full meal in the last four hours?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did I include any protein or healthy fat?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have I been on my feet all day without rest?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Am I emotionally spent, checked out, or overstimulated?<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer to any of those is yes, that craving makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respond to the need first. Eat something grounding. Sit down if you can. Breathe. And if after that, you still want that snack, eat it. Enjoy it. It\u2019s just food, not a referendum on your worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t about giving up on nutrition. It\u2019s about creating space for food to be part of your healing, not a place of stress or shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And here\u2019s where it gets even more important: the culture you\u2019re living in is working against you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your social feed is full of \u201cWhat I Eat in a Day\u201d videos that showcase perfectly portioned meals with no mess, no second servings, and no visible hunger, it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019re doing something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But those posts are not real life. They are curated content created for performance and validation, not actual nourishment. You are not seeing the skipped meals, the behind-the-scenes hunger, or the hours of editing that go into making that plate look effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparison here is toxic. It leads to second-guessing your hunger, shaming your choices, and feeling like you need to justify every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So here\u2019s what helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed yourself consistently through the day. Don\u2019t wait until the crash. You\u2019ll end up hungrier and less satisfied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include protein and fat in your snacks. A banana with nut butter, crackers and cheese, hummus and pita, whatever is accessible and satisfying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let snacks be part of your strategy, not a sign of slipping up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebuild trust. If your body has learned that food is inconsistent, it will crave more. When you show it you\u2019ll eat regularly, the urgency eases.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, plan for pleasure. You do not have to earn enjoyment. A snack in the middle of a rough morning is not failure. A mouthful of chocolate while the baby naps is not cheating. Food can be grounding. It can be joyful. And when you stop moralising it, you loosen the grip of cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another layer to consider, your hormones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Postpartum hormone shifts can amplify cravings. Cortisol (your stress hormone) affects your appetite. Sleep deprivation increases ghrelin (your hunger hormone) and suppresses leptin (your fullness signal). If you\u2019re breastfeeding, your calorie needs increase by up to 500 extra per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So again, this is not about control. It\u2019s about consistency and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplements may also help. If you\u2019re low on iron, B12, magnesium, or vitamin D, you may feel more fatigued, low in mood, or sensitive to energy dips. These deficiencies are common after birth. A multivitamin or targeted supplement plan, guided by your GP or midwife, can help support your body while your meals catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At MUTU, we teach you how to understand these layers, not override them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t hand you a food rulebook. We help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognise cravings as communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nourish your body regularly and compassionately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make meals that are quick, realistic, and satisfying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebuild a steady relationship with food that doesn\u2019t depend on control<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This work isn\u2019t about getting it right every day. It\u2019s about building trust in yourself again. And that starts with dropping the narrative that food cravings are something to battle. They\u2019re part of the story. And they can lead you toward what your body actually needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So next time that voice starts up again,<br>The one that says you\u2019ve failed, that you should have more discipline, that you should be past this by now,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer it with kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say,<br>\u201cI\u2019m healing.\u201d<br>\u201cI\u2019m doing the best I can.\u201d<br>\u201cMy body needs support, not shame.\u201d<br>And then eat something that helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/join-sale\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Ad-Pregnancy-testimonial-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong> You don\u2019t need to fix your appetite. You need to listen to it. MUTU helps you decode cravings, rebuild trust with your body, and eat in ways that support healing, without guilt, without rules, and without apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Videos in the &#8220;Postpartum Weight Support: What Really Matters&#8221; series:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/weight-loss\/why-postpartum-weight-loss-advice-misses-the-point\/\">Why Postpartum Weight Loss Advice Misses the Point<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Nourish Your Body After Birth (Without Food Rules)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What If You Never \u2018Bounce Back\u2019? Here&#8217;s What to Focus on Instead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This four-part MUTU video series, &#8220;Postpartum Weight Support: What Really Matters&#8221; cuts through the bounce-back pressure and food rules to give you what your body truly needs after birth. Real nourishment, real strength, and real recovery on your terms, not the algorithm\u2019s. 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