Episode 204: They Said Quitting Sugar Would Be Easy. They Lied.
Feb 20, 2026
They told you quitting sugar was easy. They lied.
They said you just need to take one bite and put the rest away. They said…just have more willpower or discipline. They told you to do mindful eating or intuitive eating, and that will work.
But if that were true…why are so many women struggling with sugar cravings and emotional eating and food binges?
Today, we're talking about the 5 patterns that sabotage you without you even realizing it.
Together, we will investigate:
- The 5 sabotaging patterns that make quitting sugar impossible, even if you’re eating “healthy.
- The real reason “just have one bite” has never worked for you (and it’s not willpower).
- The blind spot almost every woman misses when she says, “Just tell me what to eat.”
- Why “everything in moderation” quietly turns into “everything in excess.”
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