Episode 367: Q+A - How to Break Up with the Clean Plate Club and Stop Overeating
Release Date: 03/12/2025
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In today’s Q+A, we’re examining the Clean Plate Club, a rule many of us were raised with that still influences the way we eat. One of our community members recently shared that she’s trying to practice the habit of leaving food on her plate when she’s full, but the urge to clean her plate runs deep.
In this episode, we’ll unpack why this happens and how to navigate it in a way that aligns with your goals and values. Join us for some practical tips to help you break free from the Clean Plate Club without the shame and guilt.
If you like what you hear in this episode, don’t miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to Balance365 Coaching to get access to so much more! Get your name on our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more.
Key Points
- Why the Clean Plate Club mentality is often ingrained from childhood
- The emotional and habit-based drivers play a big role in the urge to clean your plate.
- How to become more mindful and reframe beliefs around food waste.
- Practical strategies to help break the habit of cleaning your plate without guilt.