Key Takeaways
- 1Rest can be productive when your body truly needs it.
- 2Small, realistic healthy swaps add up more than all or nothing diets.
- 3You can still pour into others even when your own routine is not perfect.
- 4Staying grateful keeps exciting opportunities from feeling normal or entitled.
- 5Real life is a mix of work, play, mistakes, and wins, and that mix still counts as progress.
This day started with one simple win: I finally felt like a human again. Two days before, I was in full survival mode with the worst stomach situation ever. I was throwing up what felt like every hour and low key thought I would be out for the whole week. Instead, I woke up, sat up, and realized, “Wait, I feel… good?”
That alone had me grateful before I even made coffee. I had work to catch up on, calls on my calendar, and life to live. I did not have time to be sick, but my body clearly needed that pause. Once it got what it needed, I was ready to ease myself back into normal life.
Easing Back Into My Morning, Gently
First stop: the kitchen. I had been craving a yogurt bowl since before I got sick, but dairy and a sensitive stomach are not the best duo. So I waited, listened to my body, and the first day I felt steady again, I finally made it.
Yogurt, fruit, and that Catalina Crunch cereal I had been wanting to try for the longest time made the lineup. I care about protein, but I am picky with ingredients. My body does not love super processed food, so when I find something that gives me protein without a long scary ingredient list, I get way too excited.
The cereal ended up tasting like cinnamon goodness, which felt like a small “we are back” moment. Nothing crazy. Just me, my breakfast, and proof that my body was ready for real food again.
Showing Up For My Girls, Even On Imperfect Days
Next up: a one on one consult call. These are my big sister sessions where you bring your life stuff, and we talk through it together. I had paused them for a bit, since I felt weird giving advice during a time when I did not feel fully on top of my own routines.
That mindset almost kept me quiet for way too long. At some point I had to remind myself that wisdom does not disappear just because my own week feels messy. I can still hold space for someone else and share what I know, even if I am not in “perfect routine girl” mode that day.
So I opened my books again. I read her pre call form, got nervous and excited like I always do, and we talked past the planned time, like I always do. I hung up feeling lighter, reminded that simple conversations can shift so much. Sometimes I say something for you and hear that I needed it too.
Healthy Girl Snacks That Still Taste Fun
After the call, my snack gremlin woke up. Thrive Market had sent over some things I picked out, and I finally had the energy to taste test. If you have never heard of it, think online grocery store that lets you shop by your own priorities, like gluten free, high protein, low sugar, or certain oils.
I grabbed two things that had me the most curious:
- A high protein white cheddar popcorn
- A pineapple soda style drink with gut friendly ingredients
The popcorn was dangerous in the best way. Crunchy, cheesy, and no weird aftertaste. Two and a half cups for seven grams of protein felt like a win that did not scream “gym bro snack.”
The drink had me nervous at first. Thirty five calories and pretty clean ingredients will do that. My brain still thinks anything tasty needs a whole science lab behind it. Once I actually tried it, it tasted like pineapple juice mixed with sparkling water, just lighter and not syrupy. More “fun drink” than “health shot,” which works perfectly for me.
Little swaps like that help me stay aligned with how I want to eat, without living on plain chicken and sadness. I still love soda, but if I can reach for something that loves me back, that is growth.
Work, Emails, And A Surprise Movie Premiere
After my snack moment, it was laptop time. Two days of being knocked out meant emails, editing, and random grown up admin tasks were stacked up for me. I put on some music, got cozy with my computer, and started catching up.
In the middle of all that, I checked my inbox and saw one of my favorite kinds of emails: an invite. I had been invited to a movie premiere for “The Roofman,” two days before it came out in theaters. I got to bring a plus one, so of course I asked my cousin Jordan.
This is my second movie premiere. The first one was an F1 racing movie that I watched with my brother AJ, and we sat so close that it felt like we were inside the car. Moments like these still feel surreal. I sit there thinking, “This is my actual life right now?”
I am nowhere near my final form, and still I get these glimpses of the type of rooms I always dreamed about. It keeps me humble, grateful, and hungry for more in the best way.
Real Life Still Lives In The Background
Outside of content and premieres, life does not stop. I was packing for a wedding weekend, practicing line dances with Jordan in the living room, and getting my breath snatched from me halfway through choreography. That was my reminder that I need to stop skipping cardio.
We were learning a line dance the bridesmaids would perform, plus the “Party In The USA” dance from “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The vibes were very “middle school sleepover,” just with more bills and better snacks.
We even went to the wrong movie theater at first on the way to the premiere. Walked in all confident, told the worker we were there for the premiere, and he looked at us like, “Girl, that movie is not playing here.” We laughed, drove to the right spot, still made it on time, and everything turned out fine.
That is how life feels most days: a mix of little mistakes, funny stories, tiny wins, and random big blessings, all layered on top of each other.
What I Hope You Take From This Day
This day was not some big dramatic transformation. It was a regular day with a few special moments that reminded me of some simple truths:
Rest is not a waste. Getting sick forced me to slow down, then my body bounced back stronger. Routines can bend without breaking.
Healthy habits do not have to be all or nothing. A yogurt bowl, better snacks, and a fun soda swap helped me feel good without feeling restricted.
You do not need a perfect week to show up for people who trust you. Your heart and your honesty matter more than flawless execution.
And finally, the life you are building can feel fun, sacred, and chaotic at the same time. That does not mean you are off track. Sometimes it means you are right in the middle of something beautiful that you will not fully see until later.
If you are reading this under the video, I hope you remember this: even on “regular” days, your life is still worth feeling grateful for. You never know what email, invite, or little sign is waiting in your inbox today.
