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Episode 199: I Quit Sugar for 2 Years - The Relapse Changed My Life

Jan 09, 2026
 

 

Hi. I’m Holly Bertone. I’m a recovered sugar addict. Here’s how I quit sugar for 2 years, what happened to my body, and how the relapse changed my life.


Together, we will investigate:

  • What actually happens to your body when you quit sugar, and why most people quit.
  • Why Holly Bertone shares that quitting sugar felt harder than her divorce (and what no one warned her about).
  • The withdrawal symptoms no one talks about. 
  • The relapse Holly Bertone was terrified of, and what it taught her.
  • The surprising lessons Holly Bertone learned from quitting sugar, and it wasn’t just about the 20 pound weight loss.
  • The exact shift that turned Holly’s sugar addiction.

 

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com


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