My Monday morning ☀️ newsletter is here to help you enjoy food again, improve your health, and stop the cycle of stress-eating and restrictive diets. With practical tips and compassionate guidance, you’ll strengthen your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, one step at a time.
Food noise. Do you hear it?
Published about 1 month ago • 3 min read
If no one is in the forest and a tree falls...
Does it still make a sound?
Dear Reader,
Before we dive into this week’s topic (food noise), I want to take a quick moment to recognize that March is National Nutrition Month!
Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chooses a theme, and this year’s is “Food Connects Us.” What better way to embrace that than by actually enjoying food together?
I just wrote a blog on this very topic:
How to Enjoy Food Together as a Family (Instead of Dinner Time Meltdowns)
Have you ever noticed that your inner thoughts about food are a little louder than you’d like?
That’s what we call food noise.
If you haven’t heard the term before, food noise is that constant hum of intrusive thoughts about food (e.g., cravings, doubts, conflicting advice) all swirling in your head.
Sometimes, food noise can make it really hard to trust your own instincts about what to eat.
Before I share some common experiences of food noise, I’d love for you to pause for a second and think about:
What are actual words or sounds you hear in your head when food noise kicks in?
What urges do you feel?
What conflict is happening in your brain?
Can you do me a favor?
Hit reply and tell me what thoughts just came up for you?
I’m writing about food noise and I’d love your input
I’m diving deeper into this topic in an upcoming blog where I break down what food noise really is and how to quiet it.
For some people, GLP-1 medications have helped reduce certain aspects of food noise by modulating hunger signals.
But they’re not a magic fix.
They might turn down the volume of those signals, but they won’t choose your meals for you or motivate you to exercise.
That part is still up to you.
So, how do you actually quell the noise?
In my blog, I’ll plan to share strategies that blend mindfulness, balanced nutrition, and simple lifestyle shifts to help you manage food noise. But I want this to be as real and useful as possible.
So if you think you could contribute, I’d love to hear from you. I will not share your name, just your thoughts.
Common experiences with food noise.
Do any of these resonate with you?
Overwhelming cravings: a persistent urge to snack or indulge, even when you’re not truly hungry. It’s like your brain is stuck on a frequency of more, making it hard to break free.
Confusion from conflicting information: one day a food is hailed as a superfood, the next it’s demonized. With so much contradictory advice out there, how do you know what’s actually best for your body?
A battle between signals: your body sends one message, but your emotions send another. Maybe stress, boredom, or habit drive your eating choices rather than actual hunger and intuition.
Your insights are invaluable to me. I’d really love to hear your thoughts, whether it’s a quick reply to this email, a favorite article or video on the topic that you have come across, or even a 20-minute virtual coffee chat (on me!).
Looking forward to hearing from you.
P.S. I have to share my latest breakfast obsession: Kodiak Cakes’ blueberry-flavored waffles! I top them with almond butter and fresh blueberries for the perfect mix of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It’s super satisfying, keeps me full, and actually tastes amazing. If you’re looking for a quick, balanced breakfast, give it a try!
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About Marissa Beck, MS, RDN
Marissa, Founder of REVV Health, is a seasoned registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in individual and family non-diet nutrition counseling, as well as workplace nutrition solutions, helping clients transform their eating habits and feel energized (revved) about their health. Her expertise ranges from creating nutrition programs for leading tech companies to providing medical nutrition therapy for a variety of conditions.
Currently, Marissa serves as President of the Washington Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (WAND) and is pursuing board certification as an eating disorder specialist (CEDS).
Originally from New York, she holds a Master of Science in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University and enjoys an active lifestyle in the Greater Seattle area with her husband and two daughters.
Heal eating behavior challenges, eating disorders, and weight struggles.
My Monday morning ☀️ newsletter is here to help you enjoy food again, improve your health, and stop the cycle of stress-eating and restrictive diets. With practical tips and compassionate guidance, you’ll strengthen your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, one step at a time.
