Your worst eating isn’t a food problem—it’s an energy problem expressing itself through food. Research by Greer shows sleep deprivation shifts hunger hormones while the prefrontal cortex underperforms, leaving reward-seeking regions in charge. Planning helps, but energy management comes first: sleep debt, overcommitment, no recovery, blood sugar crashes.
This companion covers the exhaustion-eating connection, planning approaches, energy management strategies, and integrating both for sustainable change. (3 min read)