First, a bit about my journey with blood sugar and sugar cravings…
I used to have intense sugar cravings that would drive me to binge eat until I felt physically sick.
As I started to understand what was fuelling those cravings — like high cortisol, low progesterone, and unstable blood sugar — things began to shift.
Getting consistent with balanced meals (protein, healthy fats, and carbs) was foundational. From there, adding in targeted support made a big difference.
Taking chromium daily with breakfast helped stabilize my blood sugar. Adding L-glutamine to my water in the
afternoon and evening helped calm cravings in the moment. A high-quality probiotic supported rebuilding my gut after years of sugar and antibiotics, and something I love now that I have used for a year, a clean beef protein powder helps keep my blood sugar steady while supporting gut health.
If you’ve ever felt like your cravings are running the show — especially for sugar and carbs — your blood sugar may be out of balance.
And this isn’t just about food. Blood sugar imbalances impact your energy, mood, hormones, metabolism, and even your ability to overcome emotional eating.
Let’s break it down.
What Is Blood Sugar?
Blood sugar (glucose) is your body’s main source of energy. When you eat, especially carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream.
Your body then releases insulin to help move that glucose into your cells for energy.
When this system is balanced, you feel:
- Steady energy
- Stable mood
- Reduced cravings
- Better focus
When it’s not balanced… that’s when symptoms start showing up.
Key Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance
Here are some of the most common signs I see with my clients:
- Intense sugar or carb cravings
- Energy crashes (especially mid-morning or afternoon)
- Feeling “hangry” or irritable if you don’t eat
- Brain fog or poor focus
- Waking up between 1–4 AM
- Binge eating or feeling out of control around food
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Shakiness, dizziness, or anxiety between meals
If you’re experiencing multiple of these, your body is asking for support.
What Throws Blood Sugar Off?
There are several key drivers of imbalance:
- Skipping meals or under-eating
This stresses the body and leads to crashes and intense cravings later. - High sugar and refined carb intake
Spikes blood sugar quickly… followed by a crash. - Chronic stress and high cortisol
Stress hormones directly disrupt blood sugar regulation. - Poor gut health
Your microbiome (trillions of different microflora) influences cravings, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. - Lack of protein and healthy fats
Meals without balance equal unstable blood sugar.
Steps to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally
The good news? There’s a lot you can do to support your body:
- Eat balanced meals every 3–4 hours
Include protein, healthy fats, and high quality carbs like root veggies, berries or quinoa. - Prioritize protein at breakfast and with every meal
This sets the tone for stable blood sugar all day. - Reduce refined sugars and processed carbs
Focus on whole, nourishing foods instead and swap processed sugars for natural like coconut sugar, monk fruit, stevia or raw honey - Support your gut health
A healthy microbiome reduces cravings and improves digestion. Chew your food slowly and eat mindfully, fork down between bites. - Manage stress and support your nervous system
This is huge for hormone and blood sugar balance. Do some deep breathing, get outside for some natural light, meditation, journaling or go for a walk - Add a simple supplementation protocol for blood sugar support
This can be a game changer — especially if you’re dealing with intense cravings.
Blood Sugar Support Bundle
That’s why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns.
(You can purchase the bundles below.)
It includes chromium (the blood sugar supporting mineral) for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine powder to help curb cravings fast. It’s the only amino acid to cross the blood brain barrier to shut cravings off in the moment while you feel tempted. It also helps soothe digestion. There’s also a high-quality probiotic for gut health to take at bedtime, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to support better blood sugar and is easy on the gut.
I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results.
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Final Thoughts
Balancing your blood sugar isn’t about perfection — it’s about supporting your body consistently.
When your blood sugar is stable, everything becomes easier:
Your energy improves. Your cravings calm down. Your mood stabilizes.
And most importantly… breaking patterns like emotional eating no longer feels like a constant battle.
Because healing your relationship with food isn’t just emotional…
It’s physical too.
To food and Body Freedom!
Amber