“It’s a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity for a new you.” — Samuel Fatoki TAKING ACTION: ✅Comment HERE if you’re committed to showing up this week to talk about changing your brain so that it can help you reach your goals! It’s going to be a great week of education! As the quote above reminds us, today is a new day, a new week, and a brand new opportunity for you. The only question is—what will you do with it? Only you can answer that question. Only you can decide. The good news is that you’re a lot more powerful than you think. If that doesn’t feel true, it’s only because you’ve trained yourself to believe that you aren’t—but science says you are. This week, we’re going to tap into three proven brain strategies to help you begin believing in your own capability: 1️⃣Identity-Based Affirmations + Evidence Tracking 2️⃣Future Self Visualization 3️⃣The “Two-Version Day” Experiment Don’t worry, I’m going to break each of these down in an understandable way this week—and if you think talking about the brain isn’t going to help with your nutrition and fitness habits, think again. The brain is in charge, friends. Everything else is secondary. 💯

Is plant based cheese better for you? And does it taste good? I just can’t wrap my head around how it would taste.

TAKING ACTION: ✅Since there are some things we can’t control when it comes to belly fat, tell me one thing you’re committed to this week that you can control. I want to see all of your answers below! As you learned last week, we can’t target where we lose fat—meaning, you can’t spot treat your trouble areas. Many things factor into where your body gains fat, including genetics, gender, age, and hormones. As you can see, most of these things aren’t necessarily in your control. With that said, it’s important to utilize the strategies and lean into what we can control—and that’s what these two weeks have been all about—doing the things we can control. Because we can’t spot treat our trouble areas, it’s safe to say that you can’t necessarily target belly fat specifically. If you struggle with unwanted belly fat, that’s a hard pill to swallow. An even harder pill to swallow is the fact that wherever you naturally gain fat the most is probably the last place you’ll actually notice fat loss. The good news is that when you consume mostly whole-food nutrition, while also focusing on the right ratio/percentages of macronutrients, you will begin burning belly fat. 🔥 In short, quality (mostly whole-food nutrition). How can you add more whole foods to your week? For starters, you can start with this recipe below that just so happens to be perfect if you’re a Taco Tuesday fan. Just sayin’...⬇️ Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos - Cookie and Kate _______________________________________________________________________________________ TABATA WORKOUT IN THE COMMENTS OR GO FOR A BRISK WALK TODAY!!

Homemade Produce Cleaning Solution Ingredients: - 1 cup white vinegar - 1 tablespoon sea salt - 1 cup 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide (the standard brown bottle sold in stores is typically 3%) - 4 cups filtered water Instructions: 1. Fill a large bowl or clean sink with 4 cups of filtered water. 2. Add 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Stir until the salt dissolves. 3. Soak fruits and vegetables for 10–15 minutes. 4. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. 5. For produce with thicker skins (apples, cucumbers, potatoes), spray or lightly coat with 3% hydrogen peroxide, let sit for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. 6. Allow produce to air dry or pat dry with a clean towel before storing.

✅ What inventory are you committing to taking today? Choose from the list below or tell me about your own plan to prepare for the upcoming week! Happy Monday, friends! ☀️ It’s the last full week of the month, and this is your reminder to head into the week with intention, preparation, and confidence. Small consistent actions truly add up. 💪 This week, I encourage you to take a few minutes to look ahead and make a plan for success. Having a plan in place can make a huge difference in staying on track and reducing stress throughout the week. 💯 📌 Take a look at your calendar for the week. Are there any busy days, events, or challenges you need to prepare for ahead of time? 📌 Check your pantry and refrigerator. Do you have nourishing whole-food options ready to support your goals this week? 📌 How’s your mindset? Try shifting your thoughts from “I have to” to “I get to.” Every healthy choice is an opportunity to support your body, energy, and long-term goals. ✨ Remember, progress is built through daily habits, preparation, and consistency—not perfection. Take a little time today to set yourself up for a strong and successful week ahead. You’ve got this! 🚀