137. What is Blood Sugar Stability? A Guide to Steady Energy, Fewer Cravings, and Sustainable Weight Loss

Hey Friend,

If you’ve been hitting a wall by mid-afternoon…
craving sugar even though you’re “eating well”…
or feeling like weight loss just won’t respond anymore—

this episode was for you.

In today’s conversation, I slowed things down and walked through blood sugar stability—what it actually is, why it matters more than calories after 35, and why your body may not be working against you at all.

In fact, it may be doing exactly what God designed it to do: protect you.

Here’s what we covered:

What blood sugar stability really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why blood sugar is a communication system, not a standalone issue
How stress, cortisol, hormones, and the nervous system are affected by unstable blood sugar
Common signs your blood sugar may be swinging—without needing fancy testing
Why weight gain after 35 isn’t punishment, but feedback
The role of consistent nourishment and protein in calming cravings and stabilizing energy
Why this is a long-term stewardship issue, not a quick fix

One of the most important reminders from this episode is this:

Your body isn’t broken.
It’s responding.

When blood sugar swings up and down, your body compensates by raising cortisol, increasing fat storage, and staying on high alert. That’s not failure—that’s a safety response.

And the good news?
Communication can be supported.
Patterns can change.
Health can be restored—slowly and sustainably.

Your next step (keep it simple):

I’ve created a Simple Blood Sugar Foundations Guide to help you understand what your body is asking for without dieting, tracking, or overwhelm.

This guide is available inside my membership, The Women’s Functional Health Lab.

The Lab opens February 13th, and waitlist members receive early access and bonuses (the price does not change).

If this episode resonated, I strongly encourage you to get on the waitlist so you don’t miss those extras.

And remember—you don’t need to fix everything.
You just need to start with the next right step.

In grace + health,

Lacy Lain

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