Yesterday, I challenged you to practice awareness of your thoughts about yourself. This is important because your thoughts always precede your actions. The only way to change your thoughts is to question them. This is what awareness is. Once you change your thoughts, only then can you change your actions. 💯 As with anything else, awareness (for the sake of changing) is an ongoing process. That’s not to say it doesn’t get easier. It does. The more you practice awareness around your thoughts and actions, the more it becomes a part of you. Ultimately, it’s just like building any other habit—but we all know habits don’t build themselves. Habits are the product of doing something over and over until it sticks—until it becomes second nature. According to Tracking Your Food Intake for Awareness: Practical Guide to Healthy Eating, “Psychologists note that self-monitoring changes behavior by reducing ‘blind spots.’ When individuals track their food, they are less likely to underestimate portions or forget snacks. This process of tracking your food intake for awareness taps into accountability—when meals are recorded, it’s harder to ignore choices.” If you have extra time, feel free to check out the article today and learn more about why tracking is beneficial for better awareness!

TAKING ACTION: ✅ After reading today’s post, are you guilty of asking the questions, but not taking the time to think about and answer them? Do you see how you can level up your awareness by doing so? Awareness. Here’s the deal. We get all caught up in the next best thing when it comes to our health & wellness journeys. We jump from one thing to another, hoping that with each attempt, something will change. What I’m here to tell you is that there is one answer, and when it’s done correctly, the game changes. Forever. 💯 It’s called awareness. When you have a deep awareness of your thoughts, your actions can’t help but follow suit. Unfortunately, most of us spend our lives without digging into what it means to really be aware. Instead, we ask ourselves questions like, “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why can’t I get control of this?” You ask the questions, but asking the questions doesn’t do much good if you don’t focus on actually answering the questions. 🤯 This week, I want you to focus on answering some of the questions that arise when you have these types of thoughts. When you find yourself tempted to betray your goals, ask yourself what’s really going on. Are you tired? Did you have a rough day at work? Are you in a time crunch? Answer the question. That’s what awareness is all about—and awareness first is the way to overcome going astray! 💯 Speaking of awareness, you’re probably aware that Spring is right around the corner—and there’s nothing better than a cold, light broccoli salad straight outta the fridge on a warm Spring day! Check out this gluten-free/dairy-free recipe below and enjoy! 🥦 Whole Foods Broccoli Crunch Salad (Copycat Recipe) - Clean Eating Kitchen

TAKING ACTION: ✅ It’s time to share your weekly win/NSV, friends! I can’t wait to celebrate with you today! 🎉 “Treat every small victory like you just won the Super Bowl.” ~Lewis Howes Happy Friday, friends! We’ve had a big week, and you’ve had plenty of opportunities to snag a small win, wouldn’t you say? With a 24-Hour Fasting opportunity, surely you can find something to celebrate! Remember, it doesn’t have to be grandiose—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat it like it is! As the quote above says, “Treat every small victory like you just won the Super Bowl.” 🎉 ⬇️The Power of Treating Small Wins As Though They’re Big Wins⬇️ Celebrating small wins as though they’re big ones rewires your brain to release more dopamine and build stronger positive associations with progress, making it easier to stay motivated over the long haul. It creates momentum by breaking overwhelming goals into manageable, rewarding steps, which prevents burnout and keeps you consistently moving forward instead of waiting for rare “huge” victories. Treating small achievements with genuine enthusiasm also trains you to notice and appreciate progress in everyday life, dramatically improving your overall happiness and resilience regardless of external results. 🎉 You see, it’s important. I didn’t say it…science did. 😉

TAKING ACTION: ✅Comment FASTING below if you’re opting into today’s full-day fast! ✅Any last-minute questions? Share them below! Today’s the day, friends—it’s our monthly 24-hour fast! Trust me, it’s not as hard as it seems, and I’m going to give you all the tips and tricks to navigate it successfully! Keep your mind focused on the healing benefits of an extended fast—more fat burn, improved cognitive function, potential prevention against diabetes and obesity, and autophagy (a cellular process where cells break down and recycle their own damaged or unnecessary components to maintain energy and health). Check out the helpful tips below that will help you navigate today’s fast ⬇️ 🍽 Drink plenty of water and be prepared to drink more than you think you need. 💦 Electrolyte water (without added sugars) is always a wise choice because when we fast, our bodies quickly lose electrolytes/minerals. Electrolyte water will replenish those and help us push through with energy. The same part of our brain that signals when we are thirsty and when we are hungry, so if you feel hungry, drink more water. 🍽 As with our 16-hour fasts, be sure not to exceed 50 liquid calories; otherwise, you are at risk for breaking your fast. It’s also important to ensure your creamer doesn’t contain added sugar. You can also drink black coffee, unsweetened tea, hot tea, our Hydration, Creatine, Collagen, or BCAAs. ☕️ 🍽 Keep yourself busy today and remind yourself of why you’re doing this. Fasting is not happening TO us. It is happening FOR us. It’s important to give your digestive system a complete break now, and then so it can recover. Extended fasts also allow our bodies to repair our cells. Remember, extended fasts should be used for healing, not as punishment. 💯 🍽 Fast as long as you can, but always listen to your body. Anything over 12 hours is beneficial, and anything over 16 hours is awesome! Progress over perfection applies here, too. 🍽 Rest today or participate in a recovery day. It is important not to deplete your energy during your 24-hour fast.

TAKING ACTION: ✅ How do you plan to rest and recover today? Share your Sunday rest plans below! 🧘‍♀️ “Workouts are energy. Food is medicine. Sleep is recovery.” ~Dan Go We’ve talked a lot about nutrition and workouts this week because both are important when it comes to reaching your goals; however, the one thing we aren’t taught (until you joined this platform!) is that your rest and recovery days are just as important. 💯 Some people get confused between sleep and rest & recovery days. How are they connected? How are they different? While sleep is the highest-impact recovery tool (meaning recovery does occur during sleep), it simply isn’t enough time for full recovery to take place. Your muscles, central nervous system, and energy levels all need more time to complete the recovery process than what a good night’s rest can provide. If time permits, feel free to check out today’s ⬇️optional reading⬇️. The article breaks down the topic of sleep vs. rest/recovery well! Workout Recovery Explained: Sleep, Rest Days & Muscle Repair (Complete Guide) | Reshape App