What is Food Noise & how to Rewrite Your Relationship with Food”

What Is Food Noise?

“Food noise is that constant inner dialogue around food. It’s thoughts like:

•‘What am I going to eat next?’

•‘I shouldn’t have eaten that.’

•‘I’ll start again on Monday.’

It’s exhausting and it’s not about hunger—it’s about habits, emotions, and sometimes… just boredom.”

Where Does It Come From?

“Food noise is usually triggered by:

•Emotional eating – using food to comfort stress, overwhelm or even celebration

•Diet culture – years of restriction create obsession

•Habit loops – like always having snacks when watching telly

•Blood sugar dips – yes, physical cravings play a part too!

And if you’re a busy mum, juggling everything, it’s easy to lose touch with your body’s actual hunger cues.”

How Do We Quiet It?

“This is where the real magic starts:

1.Pause & check in – ask yourself: Am I hungry or am I feeling something else?

2.Keep a food-mood journal – this helps you spot emotional patterns with eating

3.Nourish properly – protein, fibre, and healthy fats reduce cravings

4.Create new rituals – swap that 9pm snack for a herbal tea or a soak in the bath

5.Mindful eating – actually sit down, slow down and taste your food

It’s not about restriction—it’s about reconnection.”

Reprogramming Your Subconscious Around Food

“You’ve probably said things like ‘I’m addicted to chocolate’ or ‘I have no willpower’.

Let’s flip that. Start saying:

•‘I listen to my body and nourish it with love.’

•‘I am learning to eat in a way that supports my energy and my goals.’

•‘I don’t need to finish it just because it’s there.’

You’re rewriting your food story—and that’s powerful.”

Closing Motivation

“If you’ve ever felt like food controls your thoughts, you’re not alone.

But guess what? You’re in control now.

This is your reminder that you are more powerful than a craving, and you get to choose how food fits into your life—not the other way round.