If I overeat chips at lunch, is it okay to skip the carb at dinner to “make up for it”?

That’s the question one woman asked me at a recent workshop — and it’s one of my all-time favorite topics to talk about because we’ve all been there.

I used to live in that “checks and balances” mindset with food. The constant math in my head, the promises to “be good later,” the bargaining with myself to undo whatever I just ate. It felt logical, but it ultimately made eating way more stressful — and it kept me stuck in a cycle of guilt, restriction, and rebound eating.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why “making up for it later” always backfires
• The sneaky difference between skipping something out of self-care vs. punishment
• How to handle overeating without spiraling into “fuck it” mode
• My favorite analogy that will give you a light bulb moment

If you ever find yourself trying to “even things out” with food, this one’s for you.

Grab my free Food Behavior Blueprint mini course that I mention in the episode — it’ll help you figure out what’s actually driving your eating patterns so you can stop playing "let's make a deal" with your meals.

Or if you're ready to go into 2026 feeling the best you ever have, book a consult here. 

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