October Glow-Up: Fueling Resilience From the Inside Out

When we talk about a glow-up, we often picture our appearance - our hair, makeup, or clothes - giving us that unstoppable feeling. And yes, those things are part of the fun (we'll be diving into them later this month, from beauty rituals to the joy of a Sephora trip!). But the deepest glow doesn't start there. It begins with what we put inside our bodies.

Yes we're talking NUTRITION 🍎🍉🫛🧀🍳🥪🥗

Resilience, at its core, is about giving yourself the tools to bounce back stronger. And one of the most overlooked tools is right there in your fridge. If you want October to be your glow-up month, start with what's fueling you.

🍎 Stocking Your Resilient Fridge

Think of your fridge as your front line in the fight against inflammation, fatigue, restless nights, and energy crashes. If it's stocked with the right foods, you'll have what you need to glow from the inside out.

🍎 Here are some simple swaps and staples:

1. Foods That Fight Inflammation

Leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula) → packed with antioxidants.

Berries → blueberries, raspberries, blackberries calm inflammation and sweeten your day naturally.

Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) → rich in omega-3s, nature's anti-inflammatory warriors.

2. Foods That Energize You

Quinoa, oats, brown rice → slow-release carbs that don't spike your blood sugar.

Nuts & seeds (almonds, chia, flax) → protein + healthy fats = steady energy.

Apples & citrus fruits → fresh, hydrating, with that natural zing.

3. Foods That Support Restful Sleep

Turkey & pumpkin seeds → contain tryptophan, which helps your body make melatonin.

Chamomile tea → calming, gentle, a cue to wind down.

Bananas & kiwi → natural sources of magnesium and serotonin-boosting compounds.

🍎 Why This Matters for Your Glow-Up

When your body isn't busy battling sugar crashes or inflammation flare-ups, it can focus on what it does best: keeping you vibrant, focused, and ready to shine. That's resilience - quietly building strength in the background so you can show up glowing in the foreground.

🍎 Try This Today

Clean out one shelf in your fridge and restock it with at least three glow-up foods from the list above.

Make yourself a resilience bowl: greens, quinoa, salmon, berries on the side. Notice how your energy shifts after eating clean.

End your evening with a soothing tea ritual instead of late-night snacking.

🫶 What's one "glow-up food" you're adding to your fridge this week?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments on IG/Facebook or message me directly. I'd love to hear from you!

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