LYLE MCDONALD CRAVINGS 101: MYTHS, TRIGGERS & EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR EATING | EP. 172

LYLE MCDONALD CRAVINGS 101: MYTHS, TRIGGERS & EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR EATING | EP. 172

Author: Brandon DaCruz July 23, 2025 Duration: 1:49:58
Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast
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On this episode of the Chasing Clarity Podcast, I team up with Lyle McDonald to unpack everything you need to know about cravings: what cravings really are, why they happen, and what actually works to manage them.


TOPICS COVERED:

  • WHY DO WE EXPERIENCE CRAVINGS?
  • THE MOST PREVALENT MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CAUSES OF CRAVINGS 
  • MISCONCEPTION #1: CRAVINGS ARE A SIGN OF A NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY
  • MISCONCEPTION #2: CRAVINGS ARE CAUSED BY DIETARY RESTRAINT OR FOOD RESTRICTION
  • THE BENEFIT OF USING A MORE STRUCTURED EATING APPROACH EARLY ON & RESTRICTING TRIGGER FOODS DURING A FAT LOSS PHASE
  • THE MOST EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED WAYS TO REDUCE CRAVINGS
  • MINDFULNESS & ACCEPTANCE-BASED STRATEGIES
  • FLOATING LEAF VISUALIZATION
  • URGE SURFING
  • MINDSET SHIFTS TO REDUCE CRAVINGS
  • REAPPRAISAL: SHIFTING HOW YOU THINK ABOUT A CRAVING
  • FOCUSING ON THE “LATER” MINDSET OVER THE “NOW” MINDSET
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING- IMPLEMENTATION INTENTIONS


If you’re tired of feeling out of control with food, this conversation is for you.


Hit play for practical strategies, real talk, and actionable advice you can use to take back control of your eating for good.


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Hosted by Brandon DaCruz, Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast cuts through the noise of an often overwhelming industry. Instead of quick fixes, Brandon and his co-host Jeff build conversations from a place of genuine partnership, tackling everything from meal planning and workout splits to the less-discussed mental hurdles of a fitness journey. Their dynamic feels more like a dialogue between friends who’ve been in the trenches, making complex topics in nutrition, training, and body composition feel accessible and actionable. What you’ll find here is a practical blend of solid information and real-world application, designed for anyone who wants to move past confusion and build sustainable habits. This isn't about rigid dogma; it's about finding what actually works for you. Tune into the podcast for honest discussions that aim to replace frustration with understanding, one episode at a time.
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