Irene grew up with parents who grew up on a farm. Her mother loved sugar and processed foods, but she also did a lot of cooking, making hearty meals.

Both of Irene's parents were overweight, and eventually they were diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• saturated fats
• moderating sugar versus abstaining
• weight loss
• sweeteners
• feeling better, and different ways to get there
• what we eat in a day (and how often)
• naturally occurring sugars (like in fruit) and added sugar
• treats
• understanding those who are different from us

Where sugar's concerned, Irene is a moderator and she can handle just a little. But I (and maybe you) can't.

We're all different. And that's the beauty of this conversation.

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Rosemary is in the Freedom from Cravings Formula 12-week program.

She very generously gave me permission to share an excerpt from one of her weekly Accountability Calls.

In this episode, Rosemary shares her insights about how she used to see treats, and how that has changed since she joined the program.

Rosemary also shares what she's discovering about her triggers.

When we recorded this coaching call, Rosemary had completed about one third of the program.

Listen to hear how in just a few weeks, Rosemary was able to take huge steps toward feeling free from cravings.

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

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Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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When she was in her 20s, Shannon's body was constantly stressed. 

She was managing a gym and doing bodybuilding shows, but she'd never felt LESS healthy. 

In fact, she was dealing with fatigue issues, hormone issues, gut issues, inflammation, pain... She  couldn't walk, or she had to walk with a cane.

The only thing Shannon was offered were drugs, and she was told she would be on drugs for the rest of her life, and that was the only way.

But Shannon had just enough strength left to look for another way, including changing her diet and cutting sugar.

Listen to Shannon's inspiring story to hear which changes she made and how she regained her health.

Now Shannon is a functional wellness & bioresonance practioner who helps her clients with balancing their hormones, their gut microbiome, and their metabolism and energy.

Find Shannon here.

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

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In this episode, I share a few of my favourite sugar free recipes.

Full disclosure: I'm no Masterchef! 
Plus I have a pretty busy life.

So listen to get some yummy ideas for quick and simple meals that don't contain refined sugar or flour.

P.S. Unlike the processed food industry, when I say "sugar free", I mean it!

For example, here's the recipe for chaffles:

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 large eggs 
• 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella or cheddar 
• a little butter 

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat waffle iron. 
2. Whisk egg and cheese in a medium bowl. 
3. Put a little butter in the waffle iron. 
4. Pour about 1/4th of the mixture into the waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove and repeat for remaining batter. 
5. Use instead of bread!  

See my recipe for chia jam here, on the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

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Marieke lives in Belgium. She grew up eating healthy foods like whole grains and vegetables. 

But Marieke also had a bit of a sweet tooth.

And she had been suffering from migraines since she was 3 years old. And when she became a teenager, her migraines became monthly.

Marieke's parents took her to see doctors. And when her doctor recommended that she cut sugar, Marieke went home and started reading food labels. 

In fact, she thought that her doctor was crazy! 
Because it seemed impossible for her not to eat sugar - sugar's in everything!

So she didn't cut sugar, and she continued as before.

By her early 30s, Marieke's health and migraines had deteriorated. 

Marieke was suffering so much that she was ready to change what she ate.

Find out in this episode what Marieke did to improve her health and live migraine free.

Find Marieke here.

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

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Mark's health issues started early in his teenage years. Growing up in the north east of the UK, he'd been put on antibiotics for an ear infection, and at the age of 16 his doctor wanted to put him on anti-depressants. 

But instead, Mark decided to study in the health field, which included changing his diet. And he started cooking for himself and experimenting with different foods.

Mark was experiencing inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and asthma, and when he cut dairy from his diet, his symptoms disappeared. 

When Mark started eating low carb and reduced added sugar, his candida symptoms went away too.

Mark and I are both big fans of questioning and experimenting. 

And I hope that this thought-provoking episode will inspire you to start making changes that work for YOU.

Find Mark here.

Need guidance and support to get rid of cravings so that you can slim down and finally feel in control around food?

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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It's a question I get a lot: What if I don't have enough willpower to cut sugar?

Well... here's my own question: What if it's not even about willpower?

In fact, you don't need willpower to cut sugar. Really!

So in this episode, I borrow the definition of willpower from authors and researchers who've studied it.

In fact, here's a couple of other questions: 

• Did you know that willpower is unreliable and also a finite resource, and that just like a battery, it can deplete with use?
• And did you know that blood sugar levels can affect your willpower?

If you also believe that you don't have enough willpower to cut sugar, listen to this episode to find out why willpower isn't even necessary to be able to live a sugar free life!

Need guidance and support to get rid of cravings so that you can slim down and finally feel in control around food?

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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This is part 2 of my chat with best-selling author Steven Gundry MD.

Listen to Part 1 of our chat here.

2500 years ago, Hippocrates said: "All disease begins in the gut".

In this episode, Dr. Gundry and I talk about which foods feed the good bacteria and improve your gut health...

and which foods feed your cravings!

You may not know a lot about fermented (probiotic) foods and drinks, because they aren't very popular in North America. 

Or you may consume them, but you don't know how to make them yourself. I've been making drinks like kombucha and kefir, and foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut and kimchi for 10 years!

And Dr. Gundry explains why it's a good idea to cut sugar and eat more probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics - foods, not supplements!

Find Dr. Steven Gundry's books here.

Need guidance and support to get rid of cravings so that you can slim down and finally feel in control around food?

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Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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Steven Gundry, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon and bestselling author of "The Plant Paradox" as well as his most recent book, "The Gut-Brain Paradox".

In this episode, we talk about gut health, a subject that is close to my heart (no pun intended!).

And guess what substance is terrible for gut health?

Yes - sugar!

 Dr. Gundry and I have so much to talk about that I made two podcast episodes with him. This is Part 1 of our chat. Part 2 will be in the next episode.

Find Dr. Steven Gundry's books here.

Need guidance and support to get rid of cravings so that you can slim down and finally feel in control around food?

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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If you're a layperson like me (that is, not a health professional or a nutrition expert), then you may not know what "insulin resistance" is.

I certainly didn't.

It was only when I stopped eating sugar in my mid-40s, and experienced the amazing benefits of being sugar-free, that I started reading up on what insulin does.

And after that, I read about how insulin resistance affects your body and your health.

In fact, insulin resistance is linked to a whole host of health issues, from obesity and diabetes to high blood pressure, dementia, arthritis, inflammation and heart disease.

How do you know if you're insulin resistant? Listen to find out!

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings!

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