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In our latest episode,  Susan and Ruby answer a listener's question, "I’m 100 Days AF still flummoxed at how I was managing to put away away at least an extra 700 cals a day and yet, I haven’t lost weight?? Blows my mind".  

This episode is packed with insightful discussions and practical tips for anyone on an alcohol-free journey or looking to make intentional choices about food habits.  The hosts emphasize the importance of focusing on a few goals at a time and taking a balanced approach to make progress. 

They discuss the significance of gradual progress and showing self-compassion, especially in the context of an alcohol-free journey.  Ruby shares her experience with cutting out sugar and the unexpected effects it had on her body. The hosts provide strategies for dealing with sugar cravings, including making healthier alternatives and setting oneself up for success by eliminating sugary temptations from the home. 

Both hosts address the frustration of not losing weight immediately after quitting alcohol and stress the importance of uncoupling weight loss expectations from the alcohol-free journey initially. They encourage listeners to be patient and emphasize the body's need to heal and recalibrate after quitting alcohol.00:00 Body healing and recalibrating to achieve balance.

04:24 Separate weight loss from alcohol-free journey. Apply mindset to food too.

06:59 Bodies struggle with change, but progress continues.

11:40 Struggle with self-compassion in an alcohol free journey.

16:20 Confidently overcoming urges, transitioning from alcohol to food.

17:27 Sugar-free for 4 years, sensitive to it.

21:13 Communicate with your spouse for alcohol-free household success.

25:28 Struggling with an alcohol-free journey, focusing on feelings.

27:47 Struggling with emotions, working on self-improvement.

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Websites:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.