“Just one more slice!”
Sound familiar?
If Easter fills you with a mix of joy and quiet dread, you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, this time of year can stir up more than chocolate cravings. It can bring a lot of social pressure, especially around food.
Maybe you’ve felt it: that subtle (or not-so-subtle) nudge to eat something you’d rather not. The awkward pause when you decline a second helping. The worry that saying no will come off as rude or “no fun.”
If that’s resonating, take a deep breath. You’re not being dramatic. You’re simply trying to honour your needs—and that matters.
Easter is steeped in tradition. Hot cross buns, roast dinners, chocolate eggs… It’s a celebration wrapped in food. And with that comes expectation.
You might find yourself in situations where:
But food doesn’t have to be the main event. You’re allowed to enjoy Easter on your terms—without guilt, without stress, and without feeling like you’re constantly explaining yourself.
When something feels forbidden, it becomes louder in your mind. Slimpod helps shift this—so rather than obsessing over what’s “allowed,” you can focus on what feels right. There’s no rulebook. You can have the chocolate if you want it. Or not. Either way, you’re in charge.
You don’t owe anyone an explanation. If you’re full, “That was lovely, thank you” is enough. If someone’s pushing food, try “I’m saving mine for later!” Soft but firm works wonders. You’re allowed to have boundaries without guilt.
One chocolate egg won’t undo your progress. One indulgent meal isn’t a setback. What matters is what you do most of the time—not what happens on a single day. So, if things don’t go to plan, don’t panic. Just return to what feels good.
Make memories, not just meals. Suggest a walk, get stuck into a game, or enjoy a good chat. These moments stick far longer than what was on your plate.
If you find yourself eating more than you intended—pause. Not to judge, but to care. What do you need right now? A walk? A glass of water? A little forgiveness? Self-kindness is a game-changer. It doesn’t undo anything—it simply helps you move forward with more ease.
Let Easter be what you want it to be. Whether that’s enjoying a slice of cake or choosing not to, either decision is valid.
Joy isn’t found in forcing food you don’t want—or in missing out because you think you “shouldn’t.” Joy is in the connections, the conversations, and the quiet confidence that you’re listening to yourself.
So this Easter, tune in. Honour your needs. And celebrate your progress—whatever that looks like for you.
Simple Reflection for the Day:
Before the meal, take a pause. Ask: “What would feel good for me today?”
After the meal, write down three small wins—any moments where you made a conscious choice or showed yourself care.
You’re doing brilliantly! And this Easter, you get to decide what feels right. Check out my recent blog on food guilt below!
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7 thoughts on “The drink you love: it is just liquid sugar?”
As stout doesn’t contain added sugar, how did it get the five teaspoons of sugar? is it before the famentation or after. If it is so then using the same criteria, how much sugar does a pint of Coke contains? knowing that it contains added sugar.
Hello Joel, It’s true that stout contains up to 50 fewer calories than many other brews, a pint of Guinness for example has fewer calories than a Corona – 125 compared to 148. But there is sugar in stout. Not as much as in some lighter beers, but enough to make a difference.
Why do most other diabetic web sites say there is no sugar in alcoholic drinks. Gin, Vodka beer all no sugar. Yes high carbs are you mixing the two.
Hello Brian, Thanks for your question. As we state in the blog post, there is virtually no sugar in vodka and gin. However, beer does have a sugar content – in some cases, much higher than people would think. The sugar problem with gin and vodka lies in the mixers. They can be packed with sugar.
This is very helpful but what are the beers with the least sugar and would non alcoholic help !
Hello Barry, According to Diabetes UK, not only does alcohol contain lots of calories (these are basically ‘empty’ calories, with no nutritional value), but it also stops your body burning fat as all its attention is turned to burning off the alcohol.
Alcohol also reduces leptin production which may be the reason why drinking alcohol makes you feel hungrier, and more likely to tuck into a late night kebab.
It also reduces your willpower – you are less likely to go for the healthier option when out for a meal, cooking a meal, or raiding the fridge at home.
Diabetes UK gives these facts about sugar in beers:
Becks Blue 275ml bottle: 39 calories, 8.5g carbs, 0.6g sugars,
Heineken Alcohol Free Beer 330ml bottle: 69kcal calories, 16g carbs, 4.3g sugar
San Miguel 0.0% Alcohol 330ml bottle: 79 calories, 18.5g carbs, 5.6g sugar
Stella Artois Premium Alcohol Free Lager Beer 330ml bottle: 60 calories, 13.9g carb, 2.6g sugar
Brewdog Punk AF Alcohol Free IPA 330ml can: 50 calories, 10g carbs, 6 g sugar.
Wow I was led to believe Dry cider was better for me than dry white wine as a pre diabetic person🙈 I eat healthy so can only assume it’s my 2pints of cider and a stout once a week doing most of the damage, along with a three a day fruit diet 🙈