Full disclosure, this episode covers some sensitive topics such as suicide and suicidal thoughts.

If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors, you can get help by dialing

1-800-273 talk. That's 1-800-273-T-A-L-K. Don't suffer alone. Reach out to somebody, get some help, talk to somebody.

Trust me, it's worth it. When I was a teenager and I tried to take my own life, my mother told me that I was here for a special reason, that God

put me here for a reason, and that I may never know what that reason is. And my voice is

cracking because it hits me these days that I was put here for times like these. The knowledge that I'm able to bring and

help people with over these past few years is nothing short of a blessing. And I'm so grateful to

be able to share it with you all and to have you all listening and sharing it out with your

friends and family. So don't struggle alone. Know that you were here for times like these. If you feel like

you can't talk to anybody in your immediate circle, reach out anonymously to this phone number at

1-800-273 talk. But get help and don't go it alone. Welcome to sugar season. If you don't know, I declare October 31st of every

year the start of sugar season. It runs from Halloween on through into summer. Virtually every month

from now until then has some sugary holiday in which big food tries to derail our best efforts

every time you go into any grocery store, all the sugars front and center. One of the ways i found to stay on track is with my lumen handheld metabolic coach it's a device that measures

your metabolism through your breath and on the lumen app it lets you know if you're burning fats or

carbs and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition workout sleep and even stress management

it's really simple to use All you have to do is breathe

into your Lumen first thing in the morning and you'll know what's going on with your metabolism,

whether you're burning mostly fats or carbs. Then Lumen gives you a personalized nutrition plan

for that day based on your measurements. You can also breathe into it before and after

workouts and meals so you know exactly what's going on in your body in real time. And Lumen will

give you tips to keep you on top of your health game. Why am I so excited that I can track my

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