TAKING ACTION: ✅Share your two colorful fruits and/or veggies in the comments below! ✅Try forgoing any sugary drinks today and let me know how you do! As I’ve mentioned already this week, natural foods aren’t the enemy. In fact, did you know your brain actually needs sugar to survive? That’s right! The brain is the most energy-demanding organ and uses ½ of the sugar in your body for energy. But there’s one caveat—it needs natural sugar to survive. 🫐 Unfortunately, most people are not just overconsuming sugar, but they’re overconsuming processed sugar. I mean, let’s be real—people aren’t gaining unwanted fat and damaging their health because of too many blueberries… ⬇️ What You Need to Know ⬇️ In short, processed sugar hits your bloodstream fast, so your pancreas has to release a big surge of insulin to pull that sugar out of the blood. When that spike happens over and over, your cells start ignoring insulin, blood sugar stays higher than it should, and that makes fat loss harder, energy crashes more frequent, and long-term metabolic problems more likely. We’ll talk more about this throughout the month because overconsuming processed sugari is a big problem in our society. We’re also going to learn about the sneaky ways food manufacturers slip in sugars-in-disguise! Keep showing up. We have a lot of sweet information this month! (See what I did there? 😉 )

TAKING ACTION: ✅Post pics of your Color Challenge in the comments! ✅Where do you fall when it comes to eating candy or sweets? Are you able to practice proactive discipline and only enjoy a few pieces, or do you keep eating it once you start? Speaking of sugar, I often see other coaches advising their clients in one of two ways when it comes to eating the Halloween candy that’s lining the grocery aisles right now ⬇️ 👉 Don’t eat the candy 👉 Enjoy a few pieces of candy The problem is that—it’s not that simple. There are nuances that we need to factor in. It’s important to first understand your unique cravings, body, and thoughts. What works for me may not work for you—and that’s okay! For example, some people do better by allowing themselves to enjoy some of their favorite foods because complete restriction does more harm than good. On the other hand, complete restriction from certain foods may be the best option for some due to the fact that they can’t stop eating said food once they start. The question you need to ask yourself is, “Where do I fall regarding this?” If you feel as though you need complete restriction around a certain food, don’t let that get you down. The reality is that while it feels tough to swallow right now, your taste buds and your brain will change. 💯 Ultimately, the answer to the question above is unique to you and your ability to control your sugar intake.

TAKING ACTION: ✅Share your weekly win below, and remember, it’s good for your mental health! 🎉 In this space, taking the next right step always equates to a small win. 💯 This week, we touched on the importance of focusing on the present moment—on the next right step. You’ve learned that when you focus on what is right in front of you, you mitigate the feelings of depression (about past decisions) and anxiety (about future decisions). When you only have to look at “right now”, you can often make a good decision—and one good decision in the present moment is a small win! 🎉 The article below has some great information about how celebrating your small wins is good for your mental health. In the article, the author suggests the following ways to celebrate ⬇️ Write them down. Check. We do that in the comments. ✅ Celebrate with friends. Check. We also do that in the comments. ✅ Reward yourself. This one is up to you. How can you reward yourself with something small each week? Check out the rest of the article below and then share your weekly wins in the comments today! How Celebrating Small Wins Helps Your Mental Health | Rivia Mind