Why balancing my blood sugar levels completely shifted my anxiety... and how you can do it too!

Does this sound familiar?

You’re laser-focused on your work, powering through task after task, when suddenly you start feeling anxious, frazzled, and jittery...

You check the time and realise 4 hours have slipped by, and you haven’t had a drop of water or a bite to eat! 🥹

If your blood sugar levels drop too low, cortisol kicks in to stabilise it. This stress hormone in large amounts can trigger anxiety, hormone imbalances & sleep issues.

See below for 3 realistic and actionable steps you can take right now to fix it!

#1 Plan your snacks & meal prep in advance

Saturday: 1 hour commitment

Plan your week of meals and snacks in your phone notes.

Sunday: 3-4 hour commitment

Food shopping and meal prepping. You can also plan a 2nd meal prepping session on a Wednesday, if you prefer to do it in 2 smaller batches.

Meal spacing

Make sure you have 3 meals per day planned and 1-2 snacks, depending on which of the following meal spacing works best for you:

• Eat every 3 hours (e.g 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm)

• Eat every 4 hours (e.g 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm)

Keep it simple!

Choose easy to prepare meals and bulk prepare roast vegetables, salads, rice, lentils etc.

#2 Set phone alarm reminders & schedule meal breaks into your calendar

For you to show up as your best in your career, fitness & family life, you NEED to be prioritising giving yourself a break to eat and rest.

I recommend adding in a 30 minute lunch break into your calendar; this is a non-negotiable part of your work day! Step away from the screens, eat your lunch outside and go for a 10 minute walk afterwards to improve digestion.

#3 Start your day with a blood-sugar friendly breakfast

Here's some examples:

• 3 eggs (free range, locally sourced) with a slice of gluten free toast, rocket and tomato. Make sure to avoid your generic GF bread from Coles or Woolies; I recommend Vernerdi (select IGA’s and Farmer Jacks) or Strange Grains Bakery if you live in Perth, WA.

• Add protein powder or collagen powder to oats, smoothies or chia puddings

  • Collagen (eg Nutraviva or Chief)

  • Plant based protein (eg  Hemp Gold Protein, True or Bush Tucker)

  • Whey protein (eg Mt Capra Goat Whey)

Make sure to send this blog post to a colleague that could benefit from it too! 💗🙌

P.S If you’d like one-on-one support to get a comprehensive targeted treatment plan for reducing your anxiety, Book your initial consultation here. Therapies may include herbal medicine, nutraceutical support, coaching and lifestyle changes.

DM me on @wellnesswithinclinic if you have any questions!

~ Lauren x