In this episode, I break down why 9pm feels like the danger zone and why late-night hunger is rarely a willpower problem. I explain how decision fatigue, under-eating protein, stress-driven dopamine crashes, and a lack of an evening shutdown ritual drive overeating. I also share the simple systems I use to stay in control of the final hour of my day.

Chapters:

0:06 Why You're Hungry at 9PM

1:33 Step 1: Decision Fatigue and Mental Depletion

6:11 Step 2: You Undereat Earlier in the Day

10:50 Step 3: Stress and Dopamine Crash at Night

12:55 Step 4: No Evening Shutdown Ritual

13:16 Protein-Anchored Dinner and Structured Eating

14:05 The Kitchen Closed Rule and Brush Teeth Trigger

14:18 10-Minute Decompression Routine

15:20 The Confidence Cost of Repeating the Cycle

16:06 Fix the Last 90 Minutes of Your Day

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