DAY 2 - GETTING CURIOUS ABOUT CRAVINGS
Today is about getting curious.
Some people notice cravings peak today. Others notice they come in waves and pass more quickly than expected. You may feel more aware of when cravings usually hit — mid-afternoon, after dinner, or during moments of stress. All of this is useful information to gather.
Cravings often get labeled as a lack of willpower. But more often, they’re messages from your body, your habits, or your environment.
As added sugar comes out, your body may be adjusting to:
Changes in blood sugar
Shifts in routine
Emotional patterns tied to sweetness
Simple habit and expectation
None of this needs to be judged or fixed.
Instead, try asking:
When did this craving show up?
Was I hungry, tired, stressed, or bored?
Did it change after I ate a balanced meal or snack?
Pause Before Responding
One of the most powerful tools in this challenge is the pause.
Before reacting to a craving, take a moment to check in:
Do I need nourishment?
Do I need rest or a break?
Do I need something grounding — a walk, water, fresh air?
When we experience strong sugar cravings, it's often linked to a unbalanced diet, stressful or social situations OR just a force of habit. A very important step you can take to try to reduce cravings is making sure you're eating balanced meals throughout the day and not letting yourself get to a very hungry state. Aiming for 20-30g of protein at each meal, paired with complex carbohydrates and a bit of healthy fats will set you up for success throughout the day!
If today feels challenging, that doesn’t mean tomorrow won’t feel easier. And if today feels easy, that doesn’t mean it always will!
Stay present and stay curious!