ashley
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ashley
@ashhpollard
Strength, Performance & Holistic Health Coach. Functional Nutrition Practitioner. On a mission to help humans & athletes thrive. Metabolic Health. 🤝
Katılım Kasım 2019
185 Takip Edilen88 Takipçiler

Light is one of the strongest signals your body uses to time sleep.
Bright white light after sunset tricks your brain into thinking it's still daytime, delaying melatonin and messing with circadian rhythm + sleep cycles.
Warm & red light don't register the same way and instead, emit a calming, wind-down energy.


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Why I care about balancing blood sugar when working with ANY client:
Most people think it's only necessary if you're diabetic, but we keep it balanced, we naturally see:
- lower insulin (aka the fat-storage hormone)
- steady energy (goodbye 3PM crashes)
- better muscle retention & repair
- improved serotonin (aka happier moods + fewer swings)
- deeper sleep & better recovery
- fewer cravings & snack attacks
- reduced puffiness and inflammation
- more regulated hormones
- sharper focus & mental clarity
Stabilize it = change everything.
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Why don't we hear more people talking about the fact that you can be skinny and still have insulin resistance.
Blood sugar is the foundation of balanced hormones, so if you struggle with heavy or painful periods, crashing after meals, acne, or any other hormonal symptoms, take a look at blood sugar regulation.
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How to build a fat-burning metabolism (without tracking a thing):
1. Prioritize bioavailabile protein at every meal.
2. Train full-body 3x/week with intention.
3. Start the day with sun, movement, & minerals.
4. Find simple, repeatable, and enjoyable meals.
5. Walk daily, especially after meals.
6. Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed.
7. Walk more than you think you should.
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