Nourish Without the Pressure:

How to Feed Yourself on Busy Days Without Falling Apart…

Let’s talk about the days when everything feels like too much.

You didn’t prep meals.
You’re exhausted.
You’re juggling a million things and now — oh great — you’re starving and starting to spiral.

This is the moment where so many of us either:

• Give up and order whatever

• Order take out and tell ourselves we’ll “be better tomorrow”

But here’s the thing — nourishing yourself isn’t about getting it right. It’s about staying connected to you, even in the chaos.

Let’s break this down.

First: Reframe What Nourishment Means

Nourishing yourself isn’t about cooking beautiful, balanced meals every day.

It’s about feeding your body in a way that supports your energy and mood — without guilt.

Some days that’s a home-cooked dinner.
Some days that’s grabbing rotisserie chicken and bagged salad.
Some days that’s cheese and crackers in between Zoom calls.

It all counts.

Stop thinking of nourishing yourself as something that has to be perfect to be valid.
If it fuels you and prevents the hangry meltdown → it’s a win.

Second: Build a No-Brainer Meal List

Decision fatigue is often the reason we skip or opt out.

Make a list right now of 5 meals or snacks that are:
✔️ Easy
✔️ Quick
✔️ Satisfying

Think:

• Eggs + toast

• Smoothie + nut butter toast

• Rice, frozen veggies + sauce + protein

• Turkey wrap + fruit

• Greek yogurt + nuts + honey

This isn’t gourmet.
This is keep me going food.

When in doubt, go to your list.
You don’t have to think — just pick and eat.

Third: Make Convenience Work FOR You

There is no award for making every meal from scratch.

Frozen veggies.
Canned beans.
Precooked proteins.

These are your best friends on busy days.

Your job is to make eating easier — not harder.
Convenience can support wellness if you choose nourishing options.

Final Thought

Eating isn’t about earning gold stars.

It’s about giving your body what it needs, even when life is chaotic.

Release the pressure.
Feed yourself in simple ways.
Show up, even imperfectly.

That is wellness.

Before you go → help me pick our first Book Club read! We’re kicking off soon and I want your vote:

📚 Year of Yes (Shonda Rhimes)
📚 Judgment Detox (Gabby Bernstein)
📚 The Gifts of Imperfection (Brené Brown)
📚 Life Is Short, Wear Your Party Pants (Loretta LaRoche)
📚 Badass Habits (Jen Sincero)

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