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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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