04/09/2025
⚡ Understanding Fasting & Blood Sugar: Ride the Energy Wave 🌊🧠
Feeling a little weak or foggy during fasting? Maybe a headache creeps in and you think:
“Uh-oh, is my blood sugar dangerously low?” 😵💫
Let’s bust that myth and dive into how your body actually handles blood sugar while fasting — so you can ride the wave with confidence 🌊💪
🍽️ Blood Sugar Basics:
Think of your body as a well-stocked kitchen 🏡.
When you eat carbs 🍞🍌, they turn into sugar (aka glucose) and get stored in your muscles, liver, and fat — just like groceries being put away in the fridge (liver) and freezer (fat stores) 🧊🛒.
Meanwhile, a steady stream of sugar stays in your bloodstream 🚿 — powering your brain and body non-stop 💡🧠.
🔁 How Your Body Keeps You Fueled While Fasting:
1️⃣ Adrenaline Boost ⚡
Your adrenal glands release a tiny burst of adrenaline to slightly raise your blood sugar — keeping your brain and organs energized.
2️⃣ Glucagon's Got You 🔓
This hormone tells your liver (aka the fridge) to release stored sugar into your bloodstream 🧃 — unless it’s sluggish from too much processed food or alcohol 🍟🍷.
✅ Support your liver with fiber & real food 🌿💚.
3️⃣ Freezer Backup 🧊
When needed, glucagon unlocks sugar from fat cells (your freezer!) 🔥 — so you're never really out of fuel.
🤯 But What About Headaches or Fatigue?
It’s probably not low blood sugar.
👉 The real culprit? Electrolyte imbalance — especially low sodium 🧂 or potassium 🍌.
Stay tuned — we’ll talk more about that in the next post! 🧪👀
By learning how your body works, you can fast with confidence, clarity, and calm 💫
Keep riding the wave 🌊 — you’ve got this!
