If you’ve ever felt stuck in the food-addiction trap, I’ve been there and I get it. My highest weight reached 272 pounds. I remember hiding in my front closet with a Butterfinger candy bar so no one would find me. I get it sis, you didn’t choose the cravings, the shame, or the endless cycle of “I’ll start tomorrow.” But guess what? Recovery is absolutely your choice, and you’ve already got everything you need to break free.

Why It’s Not Your Fault
Your brain is wired to seek pleasure. Guess what? Sugar, carbs, and addictive foods hijack that wiring. Did you hear me? You were made this way. Your brain knows the direct path from pain to pleasure. When you eat something sweet or starchy, your brain lights up with dopamine, and you want more. That’s biology, not a personal flaw. Add in stress, lack of sleep, or emotional triggers, and it’s no wonder you feel powerless. I promise: you’re not weak or broken. Your body is just doing what it was designed to do.

Owning Your Choice
Okay, here’s the fiery part: you get to decide when enough is enough. Recovery starts when you say, “I’m done letting food run my life.” That doesn’t mean perfection or never slipping up it means showing up for yourself, day after day.

1. Set Your Boundaries
   • Ditch the trigger foods. Out of sight, out of mind, right?
   • Make a simple meal plan: three meals a day, no grazing. It’s not boring; it’s freedom.
2. Track Your Wins (and Oopsies)
   • Grab a journal or an app. Write down what you eat and how you feel. (yep, it really does work)
   • Celebrate every win: “I chose water over soda”—and learn from the oopsies without shame.
3. Build Your Squad
   • Text your coach or a support group when you’re struggling.
   • Real talk: having someone in your corner makes all the difference.
4. Shift Your Mindset
   • Swap “I messed up” with “I’m learning.” Recovery is a journey, not a sprint.
   • Use affirmations like, “I am more than my cravings,” to rewire your thinking.
5. Plan for Slip-Ups
   • Life happens…….vacations, family dinners, emotions. Have a “bounce-back” plan.
   • Reach out, reset, and keep moving forward. You got this.

Your Next Step
Don’t wait for Monday. Pick one small action today: throw out one trigger food, text your support buddy, or plan tomorrow’s meals. Recovery isn’t about grand gestures; it’s the tiny choices you make over and over. Reach out to me. I have helped thousands of women find their freedom! I know the formula and we can start your healing immediately!

I believe in you. Recovery is your choice and it’s one of the bravest decisions you’ll ever make. Keep shining, keep fighting, and remember: you’ve got a hope dealer right here cheering you on. 💛✨

Coach Monica

PS: When you start your journey message me with your story. I want to hear about it!