blood glucose and store it as glycogen.
Because you exercise regularly, there’s some
room in your glycogen “tanks,” and because
you’re insulin sensitive, the glucose, amino
acids, and fats are efficiently transported into
cells to start doing their respective jobs.
Over the next few hours, your blood
glucose gradually declines, which triggers
your pancreas to secrete some glucagon.
Glucagon tells your liver to release some
glucose back into the blood, keeping your
blood sugar in a normal, healthy range. This
give-and-take balance is constantly monitored
and adjusted, helping to keep your energy
levels and mental focus consistent throughout
the day.
Around noon, your declining blood sugar
and rising “hunger hormones” remind you it’s
time for lunch. You enjoy a hearty salad
(mixed greens, roasted beets, sliced apples,
grilled chicken breast, and walnuts) with an
olive oil and balsamic dressing. Though you