TAKING ACTION: ✅ Who’s ready?! Comment LET’S GO below if you’re ready to crush goals in 2026! 💥🔥 It’s the first Monday of the New Year, and you know what that means—it’s time to get down to business! We’ve made it through the holidays, and now is the time to refocus. 🎉 I’ve said it before—nothing miraculously happens between December 31st and New Year’s; however, studies have shown that the New Year is a great opportunity to lean into your resolutions or goals. Why? Well, it’s a little something called “the honeymoon phase”. 🌙 That’s right! Just like you can experience a honeymoon phase in your personal relationships, this is also true for your health & wellness journeys. A brand-new year psychologically feels like a clean slate. Research on the “fresh-start effect” shows people are far more likely to pursue goals after temporal landmarks like January 1st because it creates a mental break from past failures. The important thing to note here is that the “honeymoon phase” must be done with intention. That’s the only way it works. The goal isn’t to go hard and heavy and burn yourself out within the first few weeks. The goal is to intentionally act out sustainable and healthy strategies that will move the needle slightly forward. In case you’re wondering—that’s exactly what we’re going to do. No drastic measures. No starving. No burning out.

My daughter got this book for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Im supposed to answer all the questions and then give it back to her. It’s precious memories.

✅ What nutrient-rich food did you prioritize today (colorful veggies, quality protein, minerals, etc.)? ✅ Share your favorite meal or snack from today and tell us why it made you feel good 🍽️ We’re talking about the honeymoon phase this week in our small group—and we’ll dive deeper into that tomorrow—but since it’s Recipe Tuesday, I want to zoom in on why we focus on nutrients instead of calories! Let’s look at two people both eating 1,600 calories in a day: 🚫 Person One: Calories come mostly from ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, and industrial oils → Low vitamins, minerals, fiber, and amino acids → Blood sugar swings, cravings, inflammation, and fatigue ✅ Person Two: Calories come from whole, nutrient-dense foods → Adequate protein for tissue repair → Fiber for gut health and hormone balance → Minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium → Vitamins that support energy, detox, and metabolism Same calories. Very different biological outcome. When people only focus on calories, they often miss what actually runs the body: 🧠 Micronutrients for brain and nervous system health 🦠 Fiber and phytonutrients for gut and hormone balance 🔥 Amino acids and minerals for metabolism and recovery That’s why we don’t obsess over numbers here. We prioritize food quality, nutrient density, and how your body responds. Although we don’t count macros and calories, here are still some good recipes for you to try: 25+ Macro-Friendly Recipes {500 cals or less!} - Slender Kitchen As we step into a brand new year—and ride that fresh start energy—this is your reminder: 👉 Focus on feeding your cells, not restricting your plate. 👉 Nourishment first. Results follow. 💫

This is my breakfast this morning. And some elderberry syrup and protein shake.

Every letter in January has a message for you.