Love Yourself Enough

Hey You,

Yes, YOU. The one reading this right now. The one who’s been fighting this battle with sugar, feeling like you’re stuck in a cycle you can’t escape. The one who’s tried everything—promises, plans, prayers—and still feels like sugar is calling the shots.

I see you. And I want you to know something: This is not your fault and we love and respect you for still being in this fight. 

But you need to know it’s not about willpower or discipline or being “strong enough.” Sugar rewires your brain. It hijacks your reward system. It makes you believe you need it to survive, to feel okay, to get through the day.

But here’s the truth: You are not broken.

You’re not weak. You’re not a failure. You’re not beyond help. You’re a human being whose brain has been hijacked by a substance that was never meant to be in control. And you CAN take your life back.

I know it feels impossible sometimes. I know the cravings can feel relentless, like they’re bigger than you. But you are stronger than you think. You’ve already survived so much. You’ve already fought battles most people can’t even imagine.

And here’s the thing: You don’t have to do this alone.

Connection is protection. There’s a whole world of people out there who get it—who’ve been where you are and who are walking this path with you. People who will never judge you, never shame you, never make you feel like you’re less than.

We’re here to remind you that freedom is possible, probable even. That you deserve a life where food nourishes and delights, not dictates. That you are worthy of love, joy, and peace—no matter what.

So, this Valentine’s Day, I want you to do something radical for yourself. I want you to love yourself.

Not in a fluffy, woo-woo, “just think positive” kind of way. I mean in a real, gritty, messy, I’m-worth-fighting-for kind of way.

• Love yourself enough to ask for help.
• Love yourself enough to set boundaries that protect your recovery.
• Love yourself enough to believe that you are capable of change.

And if you’re not ready to believe it yet, that’s okay. Borrow my belief in you because I believe in you with every fiber of my being.

You are not alone. You are not hopeless. And you are so, so loved.

Happy Valentine’s Day,

Dave

P.S. Your presence here with us is truly valued—it means the world to me. Remember, feeling hopeless is just a deceptive narrative we sometimes tell ourselves when we feel stuck. If you're seeking a way out, stick around cause something BIG is coming... and leave a comment below, and let me know you are here with me!