Midlife Blood Sugar Drama? Here’s How I Finally Balanced the Rollercoaster.

A wholesome breakfast featuring sunny-side-up eggs, avocado-topped toast, and a steaming cup of coffee, perfect for starting the day with balance and nutrition.

Let’s cut the crap: I used to live on carbs and caffeine — and crash like a toddler after a birthday party. If you’d told me a few years ago that I needed to “stabilize my blood sugar,” I’d have rolled my eyes and reached for some sourdough bread and/or a chocolate bar.

But now? After 40? My body is like, “Nah girl — we don’t play like that anymore.”

So if you’re wondering why your mood is all over the place, your energy tanks at 3pm, and your cravings have turned you into a snack gremlin… you’re not broken. Your blood sugar’s just on a rollercoaster. And it’s time to get off the ride.

🧠 Why Blood Sugar Stability Is Everything After 40

As estrogen starts to decline in perimenopause and menopause, our insulin sensitivity shifts too. That means your body doesn’t process sugar the same way it used to — even if you’re eating “healthy.” Unstable blood sugar =

⚡ Mood swings

🥴 Brain fog

🍭 Wild cravings

😴 Energy crashes

😮‍💨 More belly fat (yes, really).

But good news? You don’t need to give up all the good stuff. You just need to get strategic.

🍳 What’s Working for Me

Starting the day with a refreshing protein coffee as the sun rises, providing a boost of energy and nearly 50g of protein.

Here’s how I stopped chasing sugar highs and started feeling human again:

1. Protein First, Always (yes, I know we're not that far into this blog adventure and you've heard this for the umpteenth time!)

We’ll go deeper on this in Part 2 of this series, but hear me now:

If you start your day with toast and coffee, your blood sugar is in the gutter by 10am. Start with protein — minimum 30g at breakfast.

🔥 My go-to: protein coffee, eggs + sausage, or Greek yogurt bowls with chia, flax, and nuts I can actually eat (RIP walnuts and pecans, we are not friends).

2. Eat by the Clock, Not Just the Craving

I used to graze all day and wonder why I was exhausted. Now? I aim for three solid meals and I build them to stabilize me.

💡 Tip: Pair your carbs with protein, fat, and fiber. No naked carbs. Think: fruit with nut butter, sweet potato with eggs, rice with avocado oil + chicken.

3. Watch the Hidden Sugar Traps

"Healthy" doesn’t mean blood sugar-friendly. Granola? Sugar bomb. Oat milk latte? Blood sugar spike. Low-fat yogurt? Girl, that’s dessert with a health halo.

Read labels. Learn your body. And remember:

❌ Processed doesn't mean packaged — it means processed by your body like a spike-and-crash bomb.

4. Swap Don’t Slash

I’m not about deprivation. I’m about supporting my body. So instead of cutting everything out, I find swaps that keep me feeling nourished, not punished.

• Swap crackers for Isagenix Protein Crackers

• Use Fairlife instead of oat or soy milk

• Add fiber-rich chia or flax to meals

• Bake with almond flour instead of white

• Love sweets? So did I, but now I eat them and feel sick... if you have a sweet tooth, try some naturally sweet swaps, grilled pineapple or peaches rather than ice cream is one I do during summer. Or if its something you only do every now and then... live it up! I still enjoy a scoop of Handel's Midnight Madness from time to time.

A simple and nutritious meal featuring salmon, broccoli, tomato, cucumber, and eggs, highlighted as a "Whole-Foods, Protein-Rich Plate" with a fork on the side.

💥 Real Talk:

Stable blood sugar changed everything for me. I’m not snapping at people mid-afternoon. I can think straight. My energy is more even than it’s been in years. And bonus? My cravings are no longer driving the damn bus.

This isn’t about “clean eating" though I have naturally transitioned into clean eating as I adjusted and made swaps, but that is a bonus! It’s about blood sugar peace, and finally feeling like I’m not in a daily tug-of-war with my own body.

📣 Up Next in the Series:

“Not Eating Enough Protein? That Might Be Why You’re So Damn Tired.”

We’re talking protein myths, what finally clicked for me, and how I shifted from starving and dragging… to feeling strong, clear, and satisfied. 💪

See you Wednesday, until then... cheers to the journey of life,

Regina