How to Become Thin Without Trying (And Actually Lose Cravings for Processed Food and Alcohol)

The ideal weight that every red blooded, self-denying American woman aspires to is a model-sized 115 pounds on a slinky five-nine frame.

It’s been an unspoken cost of admission since probably Kate Moss. But most of us aren’t quite there and fall more into the Bridget Jones zone of 136 pounds, just about 20 pounds off from her ideal. Like Bridget Jones, most of us are trying to lose that last 10 or 20 pounds.

The ones that stick around even when you’re mostly doing everything right? They may not be your fault.

According to medical herbalist Steven Frank, some people unknowingly carry a low-grade Candida overgrowth a sugar-loving yeast imbalance in the gut that can hijack cravings, metabolism, and even mood. Resetting your gut might be the missing piece in your weight-loss journey, especially if you’re still battling daily urges for processed snacks or a nightly glass of wine.

But maybe you don’t need to work as hard as you think to reach your goals. Your weight loss program, just to lose those last 10 or 20 pounds may be sabotaged by a lurking low-key infection induced by sugar-loving parasites.

Feeding The Yeast

Yeast feeds off sugar and anyone with overgrowth is forced to eat sugary processed foods rich in carbohydrates to satisfy the Candida population crawling within. Getting rid of Candida could even reduce alcohol cravings.

The Real Craving Culprit: Candida Overgrowth

Candida is a natural part of your microbiome, but when it grows out of control, it feeds on sugar, and convinces you to do the same.

“Candida’s favorite foods are sugar and yeast — and what is alcohol if not both?” says Frank. “Once you calm the overgrowth, people often find their alcohol and sugar cravings naturally disappear.”

Common signs of Candida imbalance include:

• Frequent gas or bloating
• Brain fog and fatigue
• Sweet or carb-heavy cravings
• Digestive discomfort
• Skin flare-ups or recurring yeast infections

Signs of Candida overgrowth include impaired digestive function (gas, bloating) and more systemically with fatigue, headaches and brain fog.

A 3-Step Gut Reset to Reduce Cravings and Support Natural Weight Loss

Frank created what he calls a Digestive Rehabilitation Kit, a simple protocol to help re-balance the gut and restore digestive health from the inside out.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Get Rid of the “Weeds”

Before you plant new bacteria, you have to clear out the bad stuff. That’s where a broad-spectrum natural antimicrobial like silver colloid comes in.

Try: Digestive & Urinary Tonic — a gut-safe herbal remedy designed to help eliminate unwanted fungi and bacteria.

How to use:
Take 2 oz every two hours on an empty stomach, for 2–3 days. Avoid food for one hour after each dose. (One bottle per day.)

Step 2: Reseed With Good Bacteria

Once your gut is cleared, it’s time to introduce high-quality probiotics to restore balance. Look for strains like Lactobacillus that are known for improving digestion and immune function.

How long?
Stick with it for at least one month, as probiotics need time (and a clear environment) to take hold.

Pro tip: Choose shelf-stable or refrigerated probiotics from trusted brands, and don’t stop too soon.

Step 3: Repair and Rebuild the Gut Lining

To truly heal your gut, focus on repairing the intestinal lining using a blend of herbs and nutrients.

Some of the best-known herbal allies include:

• Plantain
• Licorice root
• Aloe vera
• Marshmallow root
• Slippery elm bark
• Peppermint

These help reduce inflammation, ease bloating, and restore mucus production to protect your gut wall.

Daily support:

• 2,000 mg Vitamin C
• 10,000 IU Vitamin D
• High-quality B-complex (Check with your doctor first)

Why It Works (Even If You’ve Tried Everything Else)

Many “healthy” diets fail because they don’t address the root cause: a gut stuck in a cycle of imbalance. Resetting your microbiome can:

• Reduce cravings for sugar and alcohol
• Improve digestion and nutrient absorption
• Reignite natural metabolism
• Support clearer skin and better mood

For some people, results show in just a few weeks. For others, especially those with long-standing imbalance, it may take 2–4 months or longer. Either way, this approach treats the root cause, not just the symptom.

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External Resources:

• Harvard Health: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection
• NIH: Candida Infections – MedlinePlus
• Cleveland Clinic: Probiotics – What You Need to Know