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Binge-Restrict Cycle 101: How Hormones and Restriction Are Connected

Ever try to “be good” with food all day, only to end the night feeling out of control? That isn’t a willpower problem. It’s your body’s protective response to restriction, fueled by powerful hunger, stress, and survival hormones. Understanding how hormones like ghrelin, leptin, and cortisol impact the binge-restrict cycle can help you move out of shame and into connection with your body.

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