#182: managing sugar intake without ruining your relationship with food (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this two-episode series, we move from why control-based sugar strategies fail to how to manage sweets with permission, awareness, and flexibility—without rules, guilt, or obsession. You’ll learn simple, compassionate practices to enjoy sweets and feel more in control of your choices.

What you’ll learn

• Why unconditional permission reduces urgency (and overeating) over time

• “Awareness over avoidance”: how curiosity beats rigid rules

• How to align sugar decisions with your values (connection, ease, authenticity)

• The “add, don’t restrict” approach to snacks and meals

• Why wanting more after sweets is normal—and how to respond wisely

• A step-by-step mindful sweets practice you can try this week

Related episodes

• Unconditional Permission to Eat mini-series: ~Episodes 51–53

Resources

• 🎁 Free 5-Day Self-Trust Starter Kit: https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust

• 🧠 1:1 Coaching (details & consult): https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/

Note
If you have a medical condition (e.g., Type 2 diabetes), you may need additional guidance for sugar intake. This episode focuses on relationship-with-food skills you can adapt to your needs.

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