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'When I started hiding to eat chocolate, I realised there was a problem': Susannah Constantine says quitting sugar was harder than giving up alcohol

Susannah Constantine attends the BOX Piccadilly VIP launch party on October 23, 2025.

For many of us, it’s a relatable habit to reach for something from the chocolate drawer after a long day or when sitting down to press play on Netflix.

But the odd treat here and then can soon turn into something of a trap - making people reliant on the instant boost and sugar rush. Susannah Constantine knows this all too well, writing about how her love of chocolate quickly became a "dirty secret", inspiring a big change.

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