Fitness Confidential

When You Lie to Yourself - Episode 2717

Oct 31, 2025
Listeners dive into the psychological battle of sugar addiction as guests share their struggles with cravings. A 30-day no-sugar challenge is proposed to reset the brain's response to sweets. Insights on managing occasional treats reveal tough choices in the journey to health. The conversation also touches on transitioning jobs due to COVID and the surprising benefits of ditching grains. Alongside gut health tips, they explore the significance of small dietary changes for long-term wellness.
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ANECDOTE

Jane’s Long Weight-Loss Journey

  • Jane lost about 90 pounds initially on a protein-shake regimen and later regained some weight.
  • She later found a weight-loss doctor and dropped 69 pounds to reach 167 before grieving-related regain.
INSIGHT

Mindfulness Beats Constant Calorie Counting

  • Calorie counting and rigid food weighing can distract from habitual mindfulness around satiety.
  • Vinnie favors learning to recognize fullness and eating whole low-carb foods over strict weighing.
ADVICE

Thirty-Day No-Sugar Reset

  • Go 30 days with no sugar or sugar substitutes to break sweet cravings and retrain your brain.
  • Remove honey, agave, coconut sugar, and stevia from your home to avoid rationalizing small sweet hits.
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