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Food noise is the persistent mental chatter about food, weight, eating choices, cravings, or what you should and should not do.
A direct answer
Food noise is the persistent mental chatter about food, weight, eating choices, cravings, or what you should and should not do.
Signs or common experiences
- Thinking about food even when you are trying to focus elsewhere
- Feeling mentally exhausted by eating decisions
- Planning, regretting, or replaying food choices
- Feeling like food takes up too much space in your day
Possible contributing factors
- Dieting history and food restriction
- Stress and emotional discomfort
- Habit loops around reward or relief
- Fear of weight regain or loss of control
Dr. Wansley's approach
Dr. Wansley's approach looks at the thoughts, emotions, body cues, and habits that keep food noise active, then supports calmer and more intentional responses.
Common questions
What does food noise feel like?
It can feel like constant mental background noise about food, cravings, weight, or whether you are doing things right.
Can food noise improve?
Many people benefit from support that addresses both eating behaviors and the thoughts and feelings that surround food.
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Dr. Wansley shares practical guidance on emotional eating, food noise, GLP-1 transitions, and building a healthier relationship with food.
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