The Real Reason You Overeat (And It’s Not Willpower)

Welcome to Nyami. This is a space where psychology meets food, and where eating finally starts to feel calm, intuitive, and guilt-free.

Why We Overeat

People don’t overeat because they “lack discipline.” We overeat because the human brain is wired in surprising ways:

• We eat more from bigger plates.

• We eat faster when we’re distracted.

• We eat more when there’s a big variety of food.

• We finish what’s on our plate, no matter the portion size.

• We snack because we’re bored, lonely, stressed, or seeking comfort.

The good news is, these aren’t your personal flaws. This is simply human nature. And once you understand how human nature works when it comes to food, eating what your body actually needs will get a whole lot easier.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog breaks down the science behind eating behavior into simple, actionable insights. Every post will be designed to help you become more aware of why you eat, not just what you eat.

Here on the Substack, you’ll get access to the latest on eating behaviors:

• research summaries

• behavioral experiments

• mindful eating tools

• friendly guidance rooted in modern psychology.

If you want to understand your eating patterns, feel more in control, and enjoy food without guilt or stress, this is your place.

The journey ahead

In addition to this Substack, we’re also building a mobile app designed to help you finally heal your relationship with food. It’s not going to be another calorie counter — because let’s be honest, who has ever kept weight off long-term just by weighing and tracking every bite? There’s a better way. And you’ll hear much more about it soon.

But until then: let’s rethink eating, one tiny insight at a time!