EP 250. Why You Always Want Sugar at 8 PM—and What to Do Instead
What if your cravings weren’t the enemy?
What if you could keep cookies in the house, buy chocolate for the kids, and walk past the snack aisle like the emotionally regulated queen you are?
In this episode of Stop. Dieting. Forever., I’m flipping the script on “sugar addiction” and revealing what’s really going on when you feel like you can’t stop eating sweets. (Hint: it’s not the cookies—it’s the capacity.)
If you’ve ever said, “I’m addicted to sugar,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what a self-regulation gap really is, why no amount of willpower can fix it, and what it means to build emotional fitness like the grown woman you are.
This is the mindset shift that changed everything for me—and it’s one I now teach to every one of my clients.
Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why your cravings aren’t a character flaw—they’re a call for emotional relief
What a self-regulation gap is (and why you probably weren’t taught how to close it)
The reason sugar “works” and why it’s become your go-to
What emotional fitness actually is—and how it creates true freedom from food
How to stop labeling yourself and start listening to your body instead
🔗 Ready to close the self-regulation gap and stop using food to cope? Book a 1:1 Tea Chat with me to get a custom solution for your lifestyle and wellness goals. jenniferdent.com/tea
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Jennifer Dent Brown is a Life and Weight Loss Coach, podcast host, and founder of Stop. Dieting. Forever.™—a movement that’s redefining what it means to lose weight in your grown woman era (the 40+ squad).
After years of yo-yo dieting, Jennifer finally broke the cycle by doing the one thing no diet ever asked her to do: reinvent herself. Now, she helps high-achieving women do the same—without giving up wine nights, carbs, or their sanity.
Her signature identity-based frameworks (SHIFT + REINVENT) are designed to help women over 40 lose weight in a sustainable, soul-aligned way. Through private coaching, group programs, and her chart-topping podcast, Jennifer empowers women to step into their next-level selves with confidence, clarity, and consistency.
Her message is clear:
You don’t need another diet. You need a new identity.
Follow her journey—and join the revolution—at JenniferDent.com.
