Hey Rebel,
Before we jump in this week, I have a little video to say thank you. Give it a watch and learn about one of my nicknames!
Any issues with the video not playing? You can watch it here!
Last week, we leaned into When Stress Creeps In and learned how cortisol quietly steals your calm (and what to do when your body feels like it’s always on).
Halloween might be for the kids, but let’s be real, the Candy Conundrum hits all of us. 🍫
You tell yourself, “I’ll just have one,” and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in wrappers, your focus has vanished, and your hormones are begging for balance.
But it’s not really about the candy.
It’s about what’s happening before the craving even shows up.
- You rushed through the morning on caffeine and adrenaline.
- Skipped lunch or grabbed something quick between meetings.
- Hit 3 p.m. running on fumes, leaving your blood sugar dipping, cortisol climbing, and your brain begging for an emergency pick-me-up.
Your body is doing exactly what it was designed to do: find fast energy when it feels unsafe.
- When blood sugar drops or stress hormones spike, your brain gets one job → survival.
- It sends out an SOS for something quick: sugar, caffeine, carbs - anything to lift blood sugar and calm the alarm.
But when your body doesn’t get what it really needs, steady nourishment, rest, reassurance, it stays stuck in that stress loop.
And unsafe starts to look like:
- Snapping at people you love for no reason
- Waking up tired no matter how early you went to bed
- Feeling foggy or forgetful halfway through the day
- Needing sugar, caffeine, or chaos just to feel alive
- Losing patience, motivation, or your sense of calm for no obvious reason
These are signs of depletion.
Your body is begging for safety, for consistency, for proof that you’ll feed it before it has to panic.
I’ve seen it happen again and again where women try to cut out sugar or be good, when really, their bodies don’t need more rules… they need consistency, safety, and nourishment.
The Shift Starts Here
This week, instead of restriction, try stabilization.
You don’t have to skip the treat! You just need to teach your body it’s safe.
Here are three small shifts to start. Pick one to try today!
The Morning Anchor
Eat within 60 minutes of waking to calm cortisol before it spikes.
Even something small counts.
Try:
- Greek yogurt + berries + hemp seeds
- 2 boiled eggs + a slice of avocado toast
- Oatmeal with nut butter and cinnamon
- A protein smoothie with fruit + chia seeds
Your cue: If you wake up anxious, wired, or craving coffee before food → your body’s saying feed me first!
Respond with: A balanced breakfast that pairs protein + carbs + fat (no liquid coffee-only mornings).
The Pair + Protect Trick
When you reach for something sweet, pair it with protein or fat and that single step will slow blood sugar spikes and keep energy steady.
Try pairing:
- Chocolate + handful of almonds
- Cookie + string cheese
- Apple + nut butter
- Halloween candy + Greek yogurt dip (yes, you can!)
Your cue: If you crave sugar mid-day or after meals → your body’s saying, I don’t feel stable.
Respond with: A pairing habit that keeps portable proteins or healthy fats handy (nuts, seeds, cheese sticks, energy bites).
The Safety Scan
When a craving hits, pause and decode the signal instead of pushing it away.
Ask yourself:
- Am I tired?
- Overwhelmed?
- Under-fueled?”
Here’s what to give back:
- If you’re tired: Step away for 3 deep breaths or a 5-minute walk to reset cortisol.
- If you’re overwhelmed: Hydrate and eat something with salt + protein (electrolytes calm your nervous system).
- If you’re under-fueled: Grab something substantial like a protein bar, leftover lunch, or an energy bite and do it before your brain demands candy.
Your cue: If you catch yourself standing at the pantry and can’t decide what you want → your body’s saying, I need something grounding.
Respond with: Food first, caffeine second. Nourishment before numbing.
Each of these micro-shifts is a signal to your body that you’re listening and that’s where the healing begins.
Why Those Afternoon Crashes Happen
Speaking of energy crashes, did you know there are actually two main types?
The early-afternoon slump usually happens when blood sugar dips and cortisol jumps in to rescue you, leaving you foggy, snacky, or desperate for caffeine.
The late-day crash shows up when that same cortisol rhythm tanks your body runs out of fuel, your mood dips, and your focus disappears.
Most women try to fix both with more sugar or coffee, but that just keeps the rollercoaster going. When you understand which crash is hitting and why, you can finally support your body instead of fighting it.
I’ll be diving into this deeper during my Beat the Afternoon Crash Challenge, coming January 2026!
What’s Coming Thursday
Your inbox will get a little sweeter later this week!
I’m sharing my Almond Butter Cups (your hormone-friendly candy fix) and a few extra nuggets of wisdom to help you stay grounded when cravings hit.
Watch for Thursday’s email!
The Transformation in Motion
Every small act of stability teaches your body a new truth: you’re safe now.
When you start making these micro-shifts, then you stop living in reaction to your hormones and start responding from balance.
That’s the shift my clients feel first: calmer moods, steadier energy, and less guilt around food.
This is how the spooky stuff turns sparkly.
For fun, if you watched my video, you heard one of my nicknames I received from a past job I had. Hit replay and tell me one of your nicknames! I will read every single email you reply to....always!
Stay Loud. Raise Hell! - Even Through the Holidays!
Tracey
That Hormone Girl
P.S. My membership, Unregulated, is open and pricing is just $37/month right now. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump in, this is it. Link is in the black bar at the top of the email!
