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Ever feel like sugar has a grip on you? Like no matter how disciplined you try to be, you end up elbow-deep in a bag of chocolate chips (again)? We’ve been there. And in this episode, we’re digging into what’s really driving those uncontrollable cravings and why just “cutting it out” never seems to work for long.
From stress to blood sugar to the emotional comfort of sweet foods, we unpack the tangled web behind your 3 p.m. snack attack. You’ll hear our personal stories, our stumbles, and the surprising science behind why sugar and carbs hit so hard — especially when you’re trying to avoid them.
Whether you're low carb, trying to reintroduce carbs, or just wondering why you feel out of control around food sometimes… this one's for you.
You’ll learn:
The real difference between cravings and compulsions
How chronic restriction fuels the cycle
What stress is doing to your hunger hormones
Why reintroducing carbs after going low carb can mess with your mind
Our honest take on the “I can’t stop eating sugar” spiral
We’re not here to demonize food — we’re here to help you find peace with it.
👉 If you’ve ever felt like food has more control over you than you’d like, drop us a comment.
00:00 – Cravings, Comfort, and the Inner Battle
01:05 – Welcome to Hot Takes, Hard Truths
01:27 – Are We Really Hooked on Sugar?
02:31 – Our Honest Stories with Food and Control
04:57 – The Mental Load of Always Thinking About Food
07:18 – Understanding Blood Sugar Spikes and Crashes
10:06 – How to Rethink Carbs Without Losing Control
11:46 – The Way Stress Hijacks Hunger
16:16 – Gluconeogenesis: The Nerdy but Necessary Bit
17:49 – Emotional Eating and Our Personal Food Histories
19:04 – Chocolate as a Coping Mechanism (Oops)
19:39 – Why Stress + Low Carb Can Backfire
20:25 – Navigating Carb Reintroduction Without Fear
21:01 – Can You Trust Yourself With Carbs Again?
21:59 – Low Carb, Insulin Resistance, and the Craving Loop
25:10 – The Diets We Regret and What We Learned
31:39 – What’s Really Fueling That Need for Sweetness
33:51 – Final Thoughts + Share Your Experience
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