After our conversation on stress + glucose…this is the next powerful layer 👇 Because what you eat doesn’t just affect your glucose—👉 it affects how your body handles stress 1. Stress drains your system When stress hits: - Cortisol ↑ - Adrenaline ↑ Your body is in output mode, and over time, this can: - increase blood sugar swings - break down muscle (to create glucose) - deplete key nutrients needed for resilience 2. Protein = your stability anchor Protein gives your body the raw materials to stay steady under stress It helps: - stabilize blood sugar - reduce big spikes and crashes - keep energy more consistent 👉 So instead of: “stress → glucose spike → crash → cravings” You get: “stress → supported → more stable curve” 3. Amino acids support your nervous system Protein breaks down into amino acids—and these are critical for: - Neurotransmitters (like dopamine + serotonin) - Mood + focus - Stress resilience 👉 Without enough protein, your body has a harder time adapting 4. Protein helps buffer cortisol’s effects When protein is low: - your body may rely more on breaking down muscle - blood sugar becomes more reactive - you feel more “wired and tired” When protein is adequate: ✔️ better blood sugar control ✔️ improved recovery from stress ✔️ more grounded energy 5. What this looks like in real life Instead of:☕ coffee → stress → no food → crash Try:🥚 protein-based breakfast → steadier start Instead of:🍪 carb snack under stress Try:🧀 protein + fat pairing The takeaway msg: 👉 Protein doesn’t eliminate stress…👉 but it changes how your body RESPONDS to it Your experiment 👇 On a higher stress day: - prioritize protein at your first meal - include protein at each meal Then watch:👉 your energy👉 your cravings👉 your glucose curve Share your “before vs after” observations—I’d love to see your data 👀

It’s happening 🙌 I just put a CGM back on — and on April 20, I’m inviting you to put one on with me. Welcome to The Real-Time Reset — a free, guided 2-week experience where you’ll go through 10 simple experiments and see, in real time, how your body responds to food, movement, stress, and sleep. This group is where everything will live — your experiments, guides, updates, and conversation along the way. The full course will open closer to April 20 so everything is ready for day one. If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here a while, I’m so glad you’re still here. Before we begin, there’s just one thing to do now: get your CGM sensor. The FreeStyle Libre 2 is the one I recommend, although the Libre 3 works too. You can find one at most pharmacies or Costco. Just don’t put it on yet — we’ll all be applying ours together on April 20. More details and a full setup guide are coming soon. For now, drop a comment below and let me know you’re here 👋 — Tara