Most leaders think fat loss means eating less or doing more cardio. But for high performers, the real problem isn’t food. It’s cortisol. Chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode, holding fat around your stomach like armour. Think of cortisol like a bad accountant. It keeps transferring your energy into the wrong account, belly fat, instead of muscle or recovery. Research in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that prolonged stress can increase deep belly fat by up to 20% in high-pressure professionals. That’s not a diet issue. That’s a hormonal imbalance. 💡 Thrive365 Tip: Spend 15 minutes every morning calming your nervous system before you start the day: - 5 minutes of deep nasal breathing (box breathing works well). - 10 minutes of light mobility or walking to lower cortisol and boost blood flow. That’s your daily reset. It keeps your stress low, digestion stable, and fat storage under control, even when you’re living out of a suitcase. Two supplements to consider are adaptogens and magnesium glycinate. If you would like to know what I recommend to my clients, comment 'SUPPS' below Q. What’s your current go-to routine to manage stress?

Most people don’t fail because the plan didn’t work. They fail because the plan wasn’t built to last. You drop 10 pounds in 6 weeks. Then life happens. Old habits creep back in. And before you know it… you’re back where you started. Sound familiar? It’s not motivation you’re missing. It’s a foundation. Inside Thrive365, we focus on 3 rules that build results that last: 1. Build habits, not restrictions If your plan cuts out your favourite foods or your social life, it’s a ticking time bomb. 2. Train for performance, not punishment You don’t need to burn calories. You need to build strength. Muscle is what keeps the fat off for good. 3. Eat more protein, every meal Protein supports recovery. Curbs cravings. Keeps you full. It’s the anchor of every great diet. Forget the short-term fix. Build a system that survives Monday mornings, client dinners, and school runs. That’s sustainable fat loss. 💡 Thrive365 Tip Pick one habit you could still stick to six months from now. That’s your starting point. Not the extreme version of yourself.

As a parting gift, I wanted to give you this months recipe packs. This is the normal recipes, the plant based one will be posted seperately. Here is the list of delicious recipes you can find inside: 1. Sweet Berry Cottage Cheese Bowl 2. Protein-Packed Scrambled Eggs 3. Low-Carb Granola 4. Herbed Egg Toast 5. High Protein Broccoli Soup 6. Chicken Burrito Bowl 7. Herbed Couscous Salmon 8. Ground Beef & Cabbage 9. One Pot Rice & Salmon 10. Pork Fried Rice 11. Burger Salad 12. Ham & Broccoli Pasta 13. Apple Raisin & Cinnamon Oat Bar 14. Blueberry Muffins 15. Citrus Green Smoothie Which dish(s) will you be trying first?

Here is the list of delicious plant based recipes you can find inside this month's: 1. Butter Bean & Pesto Breakfast Bowl 2. Strawberry & Coconut Granola 3. Kimchi Pancakes 4. Power Butter 5. 5-Ingredient Mushroom Pasta 6. Spiced Cauliflower Soup 7. Creamy Broccoli Tomato Pasta 8. Lentil & Mushroom Stew 9. White Bean Salad 10. Lemon Quinoa with Roasted Veggies 11. Tofu Mashed Potatoes with Glazed Mushrooms 12. Orange Ginger Power Smoothie 13. Spelt Banana & Apple Muffins 14. Pear Crumble 15. Vegan Orange Cookies Which dish(s) will you be trying first?

Don’t throw your banana skins away! Chop them up into chunks, pop them into a pot of water, gently boil for 20/25 mins - cool and drink the water, it’s full of magnesium. Helps ease those restless legs.