Hormones.. ugh, am I right? Balancing out my hormones has been a major focus in my recovery They were really thrown out of whack by all the binge drinking and not eating I did over the years. Many of us go on partying, totally unaware of how drinking can heavily effect our hormone levels and wreak havoc in many areas of our lives. It raises estrogen, lowers progesterone and ultimately puts women at a higher risk for breast cancer. No thank you. Boozing it up also negatively affects our blood sugar levels and our ability to metabolize calcium. This can lead to osteoporosis and that may feel like a far off issue but trust that having your bones give out on you at any juncture in life would truly suck. Speaking of bones.. the hormonal imbalances caused by drinking can also lead to sexual dysfunction and even infertility. We really gotta stop calling wine “mommy juice” and saying things like “pour me a stiff one” as science has proven that alcohol can lead one to being barren and well, limp. I said what I said! In recovery, one step you can take to regulate your hormones is getting a lot of healthy fats into your diet. It works. I have experienced this! I was skeptical, dubious in fact but my hand to the sky, this is a simple and effective first step. So what are healthy fats? Simply put, they are things we like! Eggs, avocado, dark chocolate, nuts, chia seeds, cheese, yogurt, fatty fish, coconut in all its amazing formats (oil/ butter/cream/milk) and extra virgin olive oil. Also that Udo’s 3*6*9 oil I am always going on about has 14 grams of fat per tablespoon. It is legit!

Day 208: Fat A** Smoothie! Half a banana, 1/4 of an avocado, kale, spinach, bloobs, almond butter, Nutritional yeast, Udo’s 3*6*9 oil, coconut cream, ashwagandha, tulsi, rhodiola, wheatgrass, chaga and coconut water. There are nearly 30 grams of fat in this smoothie. All plant based. All organic.