My Food, My Flow: A Refresh That Feels Like Me
Let’s be real: changing up your eating habits doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not always pretty or perfect, but with a little intention and a lot of grace, it is possible. Over the past few months, I’ve been cleaning up my diet in a way that feels nourishing, doable, and sustainable — not restrictive or rigid. It started small, but those little changes have added up to a big shift in how I feel, function, and show up in my day.
It All Started with Breakfast
Breakfast used to be an afterthought. I’d either skip it, grab something fast and carby, or just rely on coffee until I was famished. Now, I prioritize a balanced breakfast with protein, healthy fat, and fiber. It sets the tone for my day — no blood sugar crashes, no mid-morning cravings. Think: eggs with avocado and greens, chia pudding with berries, or a simple protein shake when I’m on the go.
Hydration, But Make It a Habit
I also got honest with myself about how little water I was actually drinking. Now I keep water with me at all times and aim to get most of it in before dinner. I add a pinch of sea salt or a splash of lemon to make it more hydrating and flavorful. It sounds basic, but hydration has helped everything — my energy, digestion, even my cravings.
More Veggies, More Color, More Life
Instead of focusing on cutting things out, I started thinking about what I could add in — especially veggies. I began bulking up every plate with greens, roasted vegetables, or even a side salad. When I plan ahead and prep a few things for the week, it’s so much easier to throw together a balanced meal.
Protein: The Real MVP (Even If It’s a Struggle)
Not gonna lie — getting enough protein every day is still a challenge. But I’ve learned a few hacks that help. I love a post-workout protein shake or a scoop of collagen or protein powder in my morning coffee (hello, protein coffee!). Having cooked chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or lentils on hand makes building meals easier, too. It’s all about being prepared and not waiting until I’m starving to figure out what to eat — because that’s when I used to make the least supportive choices.
Crowding Out the Wine
Here’s the unexpected part: by filling my body up with what it truly needs — real food, protein, hydration, and nourishment — my nightly wine habit started to fade. I didn’t “quit” anything cold turkey, I just naturally started craving something different. Now, I unwind with a cozy mug of ginger tea most nights. It’s soothing, grounding, and a much better signal to my body that it’s time to relax.
Meal Prep: The Key to it All
If there’s one thing that makes this whole way of eating possible, it’s meal prep. When I take time to plan and prep a few things ahead — like chopping veggies, cooking protein, or making a big batch of something nourishing — everything flows better. I’m less stressed, I eat better, and I feel more in control.
Final Thoughts
Cleaning up your diet doesn’t mean being perfect. It means noticing what makes you feel good and making more space for that. For me, it’s been about adding in the good stuff until it naturally pushed out the things that weren’t serving me anymore.
Tiny tweaks, day by day. That’s how real change happens.
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