Trying to play catch up on videos, comments & things I’ve missed. Been down since last Tuesday as Tuesday had to be in court for a speeding ticket and Wednesday had ulnar nerve release surgery along with a transposition and stabilizing on my dominant left side . So I’ve been out of it since Wednesday. Looks like I have some good content to go through.

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? 😉 )

Made this amazing blueberry oatmeal bake for the week Also making sweet potatoes to have on hand for the week as well. My future self will thank me

HAPPY OCTOBER 🎃 This week, we’re simply focusing on the present moment—on the decision you can make right now that will move you closer to the person you desire to be. Let’s look at some examples of decisions you might face this week that are “in the now” decisions ⬇️ 📌When you wake up, you only have about 20-30 minutes before you have to start getting ready for work. Will you scroll Instagram, or will you squeeze in some movement? 📌There’s a birthday celebration at work, and you can choose to eat birthday cake or grab the healthy snack you brought to work. (This isn’t to say you should never eat the birthday cake, but ask yourself, “Does a coworker’s birthday justify the splurge?”) 📌You’re forced to pull through the drive-thru one evening. Do you have to eat the French fries or can you choose a healthier side? The reality is that we have thousands of decisions to make every day. No wonder we want to make the easiest decision when it comes to our nutrition. I get it. But again, making the next right step is the secret sauce for long-term success! 💯