Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Just don’t jump yourself into an irrational fear of carbs ok?
I have to ask myself this question all the time because I’ve definitely struggled a lot with being over restrictive when it comes to food. If a new habit I’m looking to put into practice is really just feeding that restriction and fear then I put a pin in it while I look deeper at whether I REALLY need it.
I’ll get regular comments from women asking “what about glucose spikes???” whenever I talk about carbs. And it’s always written exactly like that - frantically and fearfully.
Glucose and cortisol spikes are a normal part of biology. Did you know they’re also happening when you’re doing a slow and steady weights workout?
I just wanted to provide a little more context to the message in this post.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
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Just don’t jump yourself into an irrational fear of carbs ok?
I have to ask myself this question all the time because I’ve definitely struggled a lot with being over restrictive when it comes to food. If a new habit I’m looking to put into practice is really just feeding that restriction and fear then I put a pin in it while I look deeper at whether I REALLY need it.
I’ll get regular comments from women asking “what about glucose spikes???” whenever I talk about carbs. And it’s always written exactly like that - frantically and fearfully.
Glucose and cortisol spikes are a normal part of biology. Did you know they’re also happening when you’re doing a slow and steady weights workout?
I just wanted to provide a little more context to the message in this post.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
