I hosted a live Q&A on Instagram recently to answer your questions about those unwelcome food habits that you'd like to change. You can watch the replay below.

Why is it important to address tricky food habits? Because they keep us stuck and make us feel bad on many levels. It's exhausting to monitor every move we make and be consumed with food guilt and anxiety. We deserve better. And there are techniques and mindsets we can adopt to free up mental and emotional bandwidth, find ease in our food life, and have more energy for what really matters.

I share several of these strategies in the Q&A while answering the four questions below, in order.

1. I reach for potato chips 2 hours after I eat. What can I do to make sure I snack on nuts or fruit instead, without making myself feel bad?

2. I think I need something more after a meal, like salted nuts or chocolate. Why is this? Am I not being present while eating?

3. What foods help with hormonal cravings? How can I be kind to myself and be more attuned to my body?

4. How do I curb my post-dinner sweet tooth?

I've also pulled out some one-minute clips to highlight a few key ideas.

IS YOUR SNACKING OUT OF CONTROL?

One tip is to anticipate your snack needs. Then make what you want to be eating clear and convenient.

WHAT IF THE CRAVING WE *THINK* IS A PROBLEM ISN’T REALLY A PROBLEM?

Some cravings might not be as out of control as we think!

TREAT YOURSELF, NO STRINGS ATTACHED

If we’re not proactively treating ourselves during the day, we might struggle more with late night cravings.

WHAT ARE YOU REALLY HUNGRY FOR?

Hint: It might NOT be of the edible variety!