Surf the Urge: How to Stop Letting Cravings Control You

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If you’ve ever thought:

“I know what to do… I just can’t get myself to do it,” you’re not alone—and this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast is for you.

Surf the Urge: How to Stop Letting Cravings Control You

Let’s be real…

You have a fat loss goal. You’ve made a plan. You’re all in on Monday morning…

…but then life happens.

A stressful workday. A rough conversation. A happy hour invite. And suddenly, you’re grabbing takeout, skipping your workout, or eating out of the pantry while telling yourself, “I’ll start fresh tomorrow.”

Sound familiar?

This week on The SweatSimple Podcast, we’re diving into a strategy that can help you finally break that cycle: Surfing the Urge. 🧠🌊

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why cravings and emotional eating aren’t just about willpower Cravings often have nothing to do with hunger and everything to do with avoiding discomfort. In this episode, I break down how our brain seeks quick relief when we’re stressed, overwhelmed, or left out—and how this sabotages fat loss goals.

✅ What “urge surfing” is and how it works This is a simple, powerful mindfulness tool used in behavior change. Instead of reacting to an urge, you ride it like a wave—building self-control and emotional resilience in the process.

✅ A real coaching client story One of my 1:1 coaching clients kept abandoning her carefully planned meals every time a coworker suggested takeout. We worked on this exact skill, and now she’s confidently following through—even in high-pressure moments.

✅ How to spot your emotional eating triggers You’ll learn how to identify the internal activators (stress, social pressure, overwhelm) that lead you to seek short-term dopamine hits, and how to stay in control without obsessing over food.

✅ Why sitting with discomfort is a fat loss superpower This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about getting curious, building awareness, and learning that uncomfortable emotions don’t have to control your choices.

This Episode is Perfect For You If:

• You struggle to stick to your plan under stress

• You’re tired of self-sabotaging every time life gets hard

• You want to stop using food as your go-to coping mechanism

• You’ve realized willpower alone isn’t cutting it

• You’re ready to lose fat in a sustainable way

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You’ll walk away from this episode with a mindset shift and a practical tool you can start using today to build emotional resilience and stay on track with your goals—even when life feels overwhelming.

Don’t miss this one!