Have you ever looked at your to-do list, then looked at the fridge, and thought, “I just can’t deal—I need something to eat”? Or said to yourself, “I want to take care of myself, but I don’t have the energy, I don’t have the time, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me today”?

That’s overwhelm talking. And when overwhelm takes the wheel, the drive-through starts to look like self-care.

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Overwhelm excuses.

These excuses don’t always sound dramatic. They sound tired. Logical. They sound like you are protecting your sanity. And in some ways, you are. Your brain is doing its best to help you cope. The problem is, it often trades short-term relief for long-term frustration.

Before we dig into that, let’s do a quick recap.

In Episode 1, we covered how excuses aren’t flaws—they’re just protective habits your brain uses to dodge discomfort. You learned how to Pause, Ponder, Pivot, and Practice.

In Episode 2, we tackled emotional excuses. The kind that show up when food becomes your comfort blanket.

In Episode 3, we talked about minimizing excuses—those little “doesn’t count” moments that quietly chip away at your progress.

And in Episode 4, we exposed scarcity excuses. Thoughts that made food feel limited, special, or socially required.

For today Let’s unpack overwhelm.When life feels too full, the mental load. The pressure. and your brain says, “Forget it.This is all too hard.”

Ready? Let’s go!

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Have you ever thought, “I better eat this now—it’s my only chance”? Or, “I can’t throw that away. That would be wasteful.” Or maybe, “This is vacation food. It doesn’t count.”

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Scarcity excuses. Scarcity excuses love to sound noble. Practical. Even generous. But underneath all that helpful-sounding logic is fear. Fear of missing out. Fear of being wasteful. Fear that if you don’t eat it now, you’ll never get the chance again. Scarcity thinking doesn’t just affect your choices—it erodes your trust in yourself.

Before we get into that, let’s do a quick recap.

In Episode 1, we laid the groundwork: excuses are just mental habits designed to protect you from discomfort. We talked through the Excuse-Proofing process—Pause, Ponder, Pivot, Practice.

In Episode 2, we looked at emotional excuses—like “I deserve it” or “I just want it”—where food gets used as a shortcut to reward, comfort, or relief.

Then in Episode 3, we explored minimizing excuses—those quiet little “just one bite” moments that add up more than we think.

Today, we’re looking at scarcity excuses—thoughts that make food feel like a limited-time offer, or a social obligation, or a moral duty to the Clean Plate Club.

Let’s dig into the fear of not having enough—even when you’re already full.

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Have you ever thought, “Just one more bite,” or “This isn’t a real snack”? And then before you know it, you’ve grazed through dinner while cooking it, tasted everything twice, and now you’re halfway into the evening wondering why you’re still hungry... or worse, why you feel stuffed but not satisfied?

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Minimizing excuses. Minimizing excuses are slippery. They sound harmless. They dress themselves up in logic. “It’s just a little taste.” “It’s not like I’m bingeing.” “This one day won’t make a difference.”

But if you’ve ever felt like you’re working so hard and not seeing results, it might be these quiet little decisions that are clogging up the system.

Before we dive in, let’s do a quick check-in on where we are in the series.

In Episode 1, we talked about what excuses really are—mental habits, not moral failings—and we walked through the Excuse-Proofing Process: Pause, Ponder, Pivot, Practice.

In Episode 2, we got personal and unpacked emotional excuses. That’s when food becomes your therapist, your reward, your stress relief. And we looked at the real needs hiding underneath the hunger.

Today is all about the excuses that don’t scream. They whisper.

Ready? Let’s go!

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