This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm tackling a topic that came top when I ran a poll on what's holding you back from making health changes: Snacking and cravings. Why do we have them? Why is it so hard to resist? Is there anything we can do to make better choices? "We often beat ourselves up about our lack of willpower - we assume there's something within us - a moral failing that means we can't resist a particular food. We are so hard on ourselves. And I'm here to tell you that you cannot rely on willpower and motivation alone for any habit change." In this episode I cover... The two factors involved in cravings and what triggers them How to tell the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger The impact of sleep deprivation and fatigue on cravings 4 ways to tackle the snacking cycle Remember, habit, diet and lifestyle change takes time. Be kind to yourself, take things one at a time. Episodes mentioned: A Good Night’s Sleep Starts in the Morning (7.11) The Uncomfortable Truth About Sleep in Motherhood (7.12) Meal Planning Magic (8.2) The First Three Weeks: Recovering from Birth (3.1) What to Eat for Breastfeeding (3.4) What to Eat in the Third Trimester (2.5) What to Eat in the First Trimester (2.1) 5 Foods to Prioritise in the First Trimester (1.9) To get 50% off your first Abel and Cole order, click here (referral link). For a 10% discount on Claire Gillies' meal planning service, use the code HealthyMothers10 when you sign up at https://deliciousandreal.com/membership-levels (affiliate link). Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashadcruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashadcruznutrition Website: https://tashadcruz.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast.