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Real Functional Healing I’m Miranda, a functional nutritionist. I provide real healing solutions for people struggling wit

12/24/2025

You can enjoy the holidays and stay aligned with your health goals. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about staying rooted in what matters most to you.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟓 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧:

🥗Set a grounding intention before each gathering
Instead of going in on autopilot, pause and ask, “How do I want to feel after this?” That simple moment of presence can help you make conscious choices that are in line with your bigger goals.

🥗Prioritize sleep and rest. Your nervous system is the foundation of your health. Late nights are fun, but give yourself full permission to leave early or say no when you're feeling burnt out.

🥗Move your body in joyful ways. Walks with loved ones, dancing in the kitchen, or stretching while you enjoy a movie all count. You don’t have to “work off” holiday meals, you can move simply for pleasure and energy.

🥗Set boundaries with kindness. You’re allowed to say no to conversations, invitations, or traditions that drain you. Protect your peace.

🥗Make space for reflection. Whether it’s journaling in the morning, meditating at night, or simply breathing deeply in between activities, reconnecting with yourself brings you back into alignment.

This season, let your health goals 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 your joy instead of feeling like a burden 💛

Navigating the holidays when you have food sensitivities or personal health goals can feel tricky. You want to be part o...
12/23/2025

Navigating the holidays when you have food sensitivities or personal health goals can feel tricky.

You want to be part of the celebration, but you also want to feel good in your body.

𝐀 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

You don’t have to choose between belonging and well-being. You get to honor 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧:

💛 Bring something you love. Whether it's a comforting side dish, a gluten free dessert, or your favorite protein-packed salad, showing up with a food you can enjoy helps you stay grounded and feel included.

💛 Make easy ingredient swaps. Use almond or all purpose gluten free flour instead of white flour, coconut milk instead of cream, flax eggs instead of regular eggs, and maple syrup or applesauce instead of refined sugar. You’ll be surprised how satisfying your recipes still are.

💛 Create joy beyond the plate. The most memorable moments often have nothing to do with food. Think cozy walks, heart-opening conversations, old movies, card games, or simply being present with loved ones.

💛 Sip something festive without the crash. Mocktails, herbal infusions, kombucha in a wine glass, or warm adaptogenic drinks like cacao or golden milk can feel just as special.

💛 No explanations needed. You never have to justify how you care for your body. Your health is your journey, no one else's.

This season, let your choices come from love, not pressure.

Let your energy lead rather than making decisions based on guilt or shame.

You deserve a holiday that feels good from the inside out ✨

𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴?You're not lazy or unmotivated, your nerv...
12/19/2025

𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴?

You're not lazy or unmotivated, your nervous system might just need smaller, safer on-ramps.

That's where 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 come in. Think: 2-minute actions that feel easy, doable, and that actually stick.

Here’s how to use them to gently build rhythm with food:

🥄 Prep your breakfast the night before. Think easy items like smoothie bags in the freezer, overnight oats, or hardboiled eggs.
🍠 Chop up fresh veggies for tomorrow's snacks while dinner cooks
💧 Fill your water bottle first thing in the morning, before you check emails or dive into work
🌿 Ask: “What’s one nourishing thing I can do for myself today," then set a reminder in your calendar
🕯Take 3-5 deep breaths as you sit down to eat. This helps shift you into "rest and digest" mode.

Small, consistent actions shift identity over time. You'll become the version of you who supports herself without burnout.

Ready to make food feel easier and more aligned?

✨ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞✨

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𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 are small, simple actions that are intentionally designed to be so easy and quick that they feel almost eff...
12/18/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 are small, simple actions that are intentionally designed to be so easy and quick that they feel almost effortless to complete. They're powerful because they bypass resistance, overwhelm, and perfectionism, making it easier to build consistency over time.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬:

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥: Usually takes less than 2 minutes (e.g., “drink one glass of water,” “do one stretch,” “write one sentence”).

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤: They don't trigger fear of failure or inner criticism.

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐬 "𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬": They often lead to larger habits once initiated. For example, flossing one tooth often turns into flossing them all.

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬: Even small wins help reinforce the self-image you're building (“I’m someone who cares for my health”).

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬:

✨Placing supplements next to your toothbrush so you remember to take them
✨Doing 3-5 deep breaths before opening your laptop
✨Journaling for a few minutes each morning
✨Doing 5 minutes of sunlight exposure upon waking
✨Laying out workout clothes the night before

𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐤 (e𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘋𝘏𝘋, a𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 b𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘵):

Micro habits reduce the "activation energy" needed to start. For nervous systems that are overstimulated or fatigued, this is crucial. They also reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue, which supports follow-through even on low energy days 🌟

𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. They need to align their routines with how their brain actually works....
12/16/2025

𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. They need to align their routines with how their brain actually works.

After a degree in Psychology, 3 years in a Functional Neurology clinic, and almost 15 years in the nutrition field, I’ve seen it time and again:

Smart, capable women who know what to do, but can’t stick with it. Not because they’re lazy. But because their nervous system is in survival mode and their executive function is maxed out.

A 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 focuses on:

✨ Nervous system regulation to calm the overwhelm
✨ Balanced blood sugar (aka a steady fuel supply to the brain)
✨ Systems that reduce cognitive load
✨ Rhythms that honor energy shifts versus simply pushing through
✨ Micro-habits that build trust and traction over time

It’s supportive. It’s strategic. And it’s sustainable, because it’s rooted in how your brain actually operates.

📌 If this resonates, I’d love to connect!

✨ “𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞?” ✨If you’ve asked yourself this (especially when you know 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 to do, you just ...
12/10/2025

✨ “𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞?” ✨

If you’ve asked yourself this (especially when you know 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 to do, you just can’t seem to 𝘥𝘰 it) you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

For high-achieving women with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic overwhelm, follow-through isn’t a matter of willpower, laziness, or lack of discipline. It’s a matter of neurobiology and 𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞:

✔️ You know the routine, but you can’t get started.
✔️ You start strong, then lose steam and blame yourself.
✔️ You bounce between extremes- all in, then completely off.
✔️ You feel overwhelmed just thinking about what you “should” be doing.

In my work as a brain-based nutritionist, I help women stop the cycle of shame and start creating routines that actually work with their brain, not against it.

💡 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡:

✔️ You’re not inconsistent, your nervous system is dysregulated
✔️ You’re not lazy, you’re overloaded
✔️ You’re not failing, you just haven’t had the right support or roadmap

Want to explore a brain-based approach to health that honors your unique “wiring” AND your wellness goals?

Let’s chat 💗

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫? What if you're just stuck in a cycle of stress and overwhelm that mak...
12/03/2025

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫? What if you're just stuck in a cycle of stress and overwhelm that makes building new habits feel like climbing Mt Everest? 😳

When your nervous system is dysregulated, everything feels harder:

🍽 Eating well
🧠 Focusing
💊 Remembering to take supplements
😴 Falling asleep

Many of my clients come to me feeling like they know what they 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 be doing, but they can’t get themselves to do it consistently. And they’re tired of the self-blame spiral.

What they need isn’t more advice. It’s a roadmap that works with their brain, not against it.

This is what I specialize in: optimizing brain + mental health for women who are tired of bandaids and burnout. We use targeted lab tests, lifestyle changes, and individualized nutrition programs to reset your body and brain. And we do it in a sustainable way, making sure you have foundational habits in place so you're not burning through protocol after protocol hoping the next one "fixes" you.

If you're struggling with brain fog, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and feeling burned out trying to fix things on your own, let's chat ❤️

𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦?Start with these daily habits I teach all my...
11/21/2025

𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦?

Start with these daily habits I teach all my clients:

✨ 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭. Aim for 30 grams to balance blood sugar + reduce cravings later in the day.
✨ 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. Your body often confuses thirst with hunger. Add electrolytes to help you absorb the water into cells and tissues!
✨ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫. It keeps you full longer + supports your gut (which supports your metabolism). All plant based foods contain fiber, focus on getting more of your fiber from vegetables (they pack extra nutritional benefits)
✨ 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲. This doesn’t have to be intense exercise. Walking, stretching, playing with your kids - it all counts.

These small habits make a HUGE difference when life gets busy. They also support your gut brain connection and mental health, which many people struggle with over the holidays 💗

Which one will you focus on this week? Comment below👇

How many times have you said…“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲.”“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲.”“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 ____.”Here’s the truth:You do...
11/19/2025

How many times have you said…

“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲.”
“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲.”
“𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 ____.”

Here’s the truth:

You don’t need the “perfect” time — you need 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.

Quick fixes don’t work because they don’t teach you to build habits. And without habits, the results never stick.

𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬:

✅Small, daily actions are what keep your health on track (not some big New Year's resolution)
✅ It takes anywhere from 21 to 66 days to cement a habit. So be patient with yourself and focus on simply being consistent.
✅If it's no sustainable, it won't stick

Start small. Start imperfectly. Just start. Your future self will thank you 💗

🌟 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭.If you’re constantly hitting energy crashes, battling brain fog, craving sug...
10/27/2025

🌟 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭.

If you’re constantly hitting energy crashes, battling brain fog, craving sugar or salt, or wondering why you're wired but tired at night — you're not alone.

And it’s not “𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥.”

Join 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐆𝐲𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧 and 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐲𝐞r for a transformational, 90-minute class that bridges the gap between fitness, hormones, and blood sugar.

Vibe's mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive fitness and wellness facility for women and genderqueer people. With a focus on individualized, empowering movement, Vibe offers expert-led classes, personal training, and holistic support (massage, reiki, nutrition) that meets you where you are.

✨ 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:

✅ A full-body strength routine you can repeat on your own
✅ How to move with confidence (form, safety, modifications)
✅ How blood sugar affects energy, cravings & focus
✅ What to eat (and avoid) to stabilize blood sugar
✅ How hormones respond to stress, exercise, and food
✅ Why cortisol might be waking you up at 2am and tanking your morning energy
✅ Which lab tests can reveal the real root cause of your symptoms

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭:

✔️ Morning fatigue
✔️ Brain fog
✔️ Cravings
✔️ Low motivation
✔️ Trouble sleeping
✔️ Gym anxiety
✔️ Resistance to exercise

🎓 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

A 90-minute, information-packed class blending fitness, functional nutrition, and live Q&A.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Saturday 11/1 @ 12pm
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 4045 Pecos St. Suite 160. Denver, CO 80211
💰 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: FREE for members or first time guests

Space is limited — reserve your spot now. 👉 Register here: https://vibegymandwellness.gymmasteronline.com/portal/account/book/class/798629?session_id=3f714fe0-fafb-4de6-b13e-20348e6a7c05

You deserve to feel better. Let’s start by getting to the root.

❤️ Your Partner In Health,

Miranda

🍩 Feel like you’re out of control around food sometimes? I used to feel that way often. Here's what I want you to know: ...
10/02/2025

🍩 Feel like you’re out of control around food sometimes? I used to feel that way often.

Here's what I want you to know: You’re not broken. You’re not addicted. You’re not failing.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞.

Emotional and binge eating often come from:

💥 Unprocessed stress
🧠 A dysregulated nervous system
🧸 Inner child wounds
😞 Guilt or shame cycles
🍽️ Under-nourishment from dieting + blood sugar crashes

Here’s what helps (and none of it involves punishment):

💛 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. Are you actually hungry, or are you thirsty, emotionally dysregulated, or tired?
🫁 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐚𝐭 – stop, check in with yourself, and take a few deep breaths to regulate your system
🍗 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 & 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, these will help prevent blood sugar crashes (which initiate physical cravings) later in the day
📓 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫. Was there an event or emotional shift that occurred right before you binged or felt out of control around food?
🧘‍♀️ 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭. Restriction is where willpower fails. Instead of trying to talk yourself out of eating the comfort food, replace the behavior. Make a cup of your favorite tea. Step outside. Pick up your favorite book.

𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. There’s no shame in emotional eating. But there is power in learning new ways to meet your needs ❤️

💊 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜, 𝗪𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨?Let’s get real: GLP-1 meds can help ce...
10/01/2025

💊 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜, 𝗪𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨?

Let’s get real: GLP-1 meds can help certain medical conditions, but they’re 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤- you still have to adjust your eating habits, exercise, and deal with emotional eating triggers for the weight to stay off. They’re also not your only option.

Before going the pharmaceutical route, you might want to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲’𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐆𝐋𝐏-𝟏 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 and regulate blood sugar:

🌿 Berberine – Improves insulin sensitivity & mimics metformin
🍽 Inulin (prebiotic fiber) – Enhances satiety hormones like GLP-1
🦠 Probiotic strains – L. rhamnosus, B. lactis, L. plantarum boost gut-based GLP-1 signaling
🧃 Apple Cider Vinegar – Reduces blood sugar spikes after meals
🧂 Ceylon Cinnamon – Supports glucose balance & metabolism
💧 Hydration & fiber – Crucial for digestion & metabolic flow
🏋️‍♀️ Strength training & HIIT – Stimulates your own GLP-1 naturally
🌈 Polyphenol-rich foods – Berries, cacao, olive oil = reduce inflammation, which supports insulin sensitivity
🧠 Support Your Nervous System – Emotional eating doesn’t just vanish with a GLP, identifying and working through triggers can help

✨ Remember: There’s no one-size-fits-all path and it's important to make educated decisions when it comes to your health. Start with nutrition, nervous system, and muscle building, your metabolism will thank you.

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