Show Notes
If you've ever asked yourself the question: Why aren't I sugar free yet? with frustration, this episode is for you. In my experience, one of the most common — and most damaging — expectations around going sugar-free is that it should happen instantly, completely, and permanently. Spoiler: it doesn't always work that way, and it doesn't have to. In fact, I challenge the idea that going sugar-free should be instant and effortless — like someone waving a magic wand. (Me, for example!...
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