Something I often have to remind women of is that you don’t need to feel guilty for sitting down and doing nothing. Especially when your body is already dealing with health issues. We are constantly stimulated. Our phones are nearby, messages are coming through, people can reach us at any moment, there’s noise around us and there always seems to be something we should be doing. So actually sitting down and purposefully doing nothing is quite a unique thing these days. The quiet. The stillness. The lack of stimulation. Sometimes that is exactly the space your body needs to settle and allow healing to happen. So don’t underestimate those moments where you’re doing… absolutely nothing. How comfortable are you with stillness, and do you notice a difference in how your body feels when you give yourself more of it?

Watch this now if you experience overwhelm during your health journey or here in the community. Overwhelm is our enemy, so learn to notice it, then adjust and support yourself when it shows up. Are you feeling overwhelmed right now? What helps you come back to feeling more settled? Share below so we can learn from each other and help each other out.

If breakfast feels like the last thing you want in the morning, don't automatically assume your body simply "doesn't need food". We are here to help you understand your body so here are a few reasons your morning appetite may be low: Eating habits - Eating too late: A large or heavy dinner can mean your digestive system is still working in the morning. Stress & mental wellbeing - Stress: When you're in a heightened stress state, your body prioritises the "fight or flight" response over digestion and appetite. - Low mood, anxiety, ADHD: All these conditions can reduce appetite and interest in food. Sleep & lifestyle - Poor sleep: Inadequate or disrupted sleep can affect the hormones involved in hunger and appetite. - Dehydration: Being dehydrated when you wake can sometimes leave you feeling a little nauseous or "off" rather than hungry. Digestive health: - Reflux, bloating, nausea or sluggish digestion/slow metabolism can make eating first thing in the morning unappealing. This is perhaps the most common reason that I see. Medications - Many medications can reduce appetite or cause nausea as a side effect. If this is something you experience regularly, please take it as a sign to look into it rather than simply accepting it as normal for you. Your body is giving you information, and it's worth asking why your hunger signal is so quiet. Are you more stressed out and you should try to manage it better, have you started eating too late, are you hydrated enough, is the digestion just slow? You don't necessarily need to force down a huge breakfast. But ignoring a consistently poor appetite isn't the answer either. A simple place to start: 1. Have at least 200 mL of warm water when you wake, with a little apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice. This can help wake up your digestive system and get digestive secretions going. If you don't tolerate ACV or lemon juice, just have the warm water on its own. 2. Start with small breakfast, something you will enjoy, easy to get down but try to avoid sugary options (like a bowl of typical breakfast cereal or toast with honey).

Let’s do a quick check-in... First of all, are we actually eating breakfast? And secondly, are we making an effort to get some good protein in? I know this is such an important step for my own day. When I have a proper breakfast with enough protein, I notice such a difference in my energy. I work from home and I need to stay focused and productive, and I’m not sitting there thinking about snacks when lunchtime is still hours away. And I know how easy it is to start something well, keep it going for a few weeks, and then slowly start forgetting about it. It’s completely human. Life gets busy, routines change, and suddenly the good habits we were doing without thinking start slipping away. So if that’s you, take this as a little reminder rather than something to feel guilty about. You can simply start again tomorrow. It doesn’t have to be complicated - few eggs, adding protein powder, some healthy ham or even dinner leftovers. It really does shape your day. So, let’s check in: What did you have for breakfast today? Did you eat breakfast at all? And bonus question...where was the protein?

Quick update for you! I have a couple of new members who require low histamine food options so I created some yummy recipes. I’ve just added a new smoothie recipe collection to the Food Vault, this time with a focus on lower-histamine options. You’ll find a variety of fresh, nourishing combinations using fruits such as blueberries, pears, mango, cherries, apples and melon etc, along with gentle additions like seeds, collagen, oats and protein powders if you need your smoothie to be more filling. Perfect if you’re looking for some simple breakfast or snack ideas while keeping histamine triggers in mind. Head into the Food Vault and have a look at the new collection. Not a premium member yet - CLICK HERE to upgrade.