04/08/2026
When you skip meals (especially first thing in the morning), your body perceives this as “oh we’re in a stressful situation, better conserve energy and raise stress hormones.”
So cortisol goes up. Blood sugar gets a little more unstable. You might feel irritable, more easily overwhelmed (and overstimulated), anxious, shaky, racing heart/palpitations, and by mid-afternoon you are reaching for whatever is going to give you a quick burst of energy (usually coffee 😬 ) because your body is trying to keep you safe.
Eating regularly is one of the simplest ways to tell your nervous system “we’re okay, there’s no emergency here.”
Your energy will improve, your mood will improve, you won’t have as many cravings, and even your ability to make decisions around food will get easier.
Start simple. Hard boiled eggs, yogurt bowl, cottage cheese & whole grain toast, even a protein shake and some almonds will do.
If it’s time you’re lacking, prep your breakfast the night before like you would your lunch. I make my smoothies or scrambled eggs the night before so they are ready to grab and go in the morning.
Something is always better than nothing. 💛
