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013. How Artificial Sweeteners are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss | With Stephanie Grosvenor Pt 2

22 minEp. 13

Think artificial sweeteners are a guilt-free swap for sugar? Think again. While marketed as "healthy" alternatives, these sugar substitutes could be sabotaging your weight loss, triggering inflammation, and disrupting your gut health. In this episode, functional medicine health coach Stephanie Grosvenor joins me to break down the real impact of artificial sweeteners on your gut microbiome, cravings, and metabolism.  You'll learn: How artificial sweeteners affect weight gain and inflammation Why they can make sugar cravings worse instead of better The best natural sweeteners that support gut health and weight loss If you've been using stevia, monk fruit, or sugar substitutes and wondering if they're actually helping, this episode is for you.   Grab the Gut-Brain Upgrade Blueprint here to heal your gut, reduce cravings, and feel your best.   Follow on instagram @iamjennahostetler and @sprintnutrition   Connect with Stephanie on instagram @unlimitedyoucoaching

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016. Why the 80/20 Rule is Stopping Your Weight Loss (and What to Do Instead)

14 minEp. 16

The 80/20 rule is one of the most common weight loss strategies—but what if it's actually holding you back?  In this episode, we're diving into why the 80/20 diet approach may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and what you should do instead to achieve sustainable weight loss, fewer cravings, and lasting results. Many people follow the 80/20 rule for weight loss, believing that eating clean 80% of the time and indulging 20% is the key to balanced eating. But here's the truth: those "small" indulgences add up, keeping you stuck in a cycle of cravings, inflammation, and stalled progress. If you're struggling with fat loss, emotional eating, sugar cravings, or weight plateaus, this episode will show you a smarter approach to a healthy lifestyle that actually works. Discover how to break free from self-sabotage, diet mentality, and willpower battles, and learn how to fuel your body in a way that feels effortless. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting and want a simple, effective fat loss strategy, this episode is for you! Catch up on the episodes referenced today Episode 3: Why 1200 Calories Isn't the Answer Episode 10: Defining Your Own Healthy Episode 12: Why Your Gut Triggers Sugar Cravings Episode 15: Stop Negotiating with Yourself    Follow on instagram @iamjennahostetler and @sprintnutrition

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012. Why Your Gut Triggers Sugar Cravings (And How to Stop Them for Good) | With Stephanie Grosvenor Pt 1

20 minEp. 12

Are sugar cravings controlling your diet? Are you struggling to lose weight no matter how hard you try? The secret to breaking free might be hidden in your gut health. In this episode of The Empowered Edge, functional medicine health coach and nutritionist Stephanie Grosvenor explains why gut bacteria influence cravings and how an imbalance could be the reason you keep reaching for sugar. Learn how to stop sugar cravings naturally, rebalance your gut microbiome, and retrain your taste buds to crave real, nourishing foods instead. We'll break down the physical vs. emotional addiction to sugar, why cutting sugar cold turkey isn't the answer, and what foods to eat to eliminate cravings without withdrawal. If you're tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of sugar addiction and want practical steps to regain control of your health, this episode is for you. Grab the Gut-Brain Upgrade Blueprint here to heal your gut, reduce cravings, and feel your best.   Follow on instagram @iamjennahostetler and @sprintnutrition   Connect with Stephanie on instagram @unlimitedyoucoaching

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