Peek into my 4-step approach to manage food cravings

Imagine it’s a late afternoon. You’ve had a long, stressful day filled with back-to-back tasks. You’re trying to focus, but your mind keeps drifting away to thoughts of food.

A battle ensues in your brain: should you give in to the craving or push through with work?

You hate this scenario and wonder why you have so much willpower in all aspects of your life except food.

Here’s the reason: food cravings are like alarm bells. They signal that something in your well-being needs attention.

Here’s how I teach overeaters to rewire their response to cravings:

1) Pause and connect within

Whenever a craving hits, pause and tell yourself food is not the solution. Sit comfortably, take a few deep breaths, close your eyes and pay attention to your stress cues. No more escaping!

2) Hold space for yourself

Once you recognize your inner state, allow your feelings—whether frustration, sadness, or restlessness—to exist without judgment. This acceptance reduces the power of the craving. After all, negative sensations surface when you don’t attend to your deepest needs. Accept their invitation.

3) Listen deeply

Use your curiosity to understand what unfinished business you have refrained from doing. Investigate what you have been unconsciously ignoring without a rush for an answer.

4) Activate your inner nurse

Your body is hungry for nourishing activities. Instead of turning to food, take an immediate break to move your body, wash your face, or talk to someone. But that’s not enough. Ask yourself: “What can I do, ditch, delegate, or delay to create more space for self-care?” Make room for nourishing activities that soothe your nervous system and bring your body to a place of comfort and safety.

Success stories

Here’s how other overeaters have succeeded with this framework:

• Hafsa: “I now navigate life with heightened body awareness, listening to cues, honoring emotions, and practicing self-compassion.”

• Susan: “I feel deeply connected to my inner self. Rouba addressed root causes, shifting my focus from quick fixes to inner experiences.”

• Dana: “Rouba inspired physical and emotional self-care. I gained self-understanding and emotional awareness, fostering a stronger connection with myself.”

• Rania: “Rouba has guided me on a path of self-discovery, heightening my awareness of my personal needs and taught me how to navigate my emotions. I now have a stronger connection with myself.”

I’m here to support you connect within

If you would like to experience firsthand how to connect within, visit my website and book here a breathwork session.

Let me help you get out of your mind and listen deeply to what your body is trying to tell you. My goal is for you to leave the session feeling in harmony with yourself.

Warm Regards,

Rouba