I recently read Good Energy by Casey Means and if you get the chance to read or listen to it, I highly recommend it! The inspiration behind this month’s challenge came straight from its pages.

Strength is my specialty, but I know there’s so much more that goes into truly feeling your best, especially in midlife. When we feel better, we move better. We have more energy to lift, walk, live, and thrive.

That’s why I started creating these monthly challenges: to help you focus on different aspects of your health in a simple, manageable way. I didn’t get where I am today by changing my entire lifestyle overnight. I started with one habit, stuck with it, and built from there. Real change isn’t a one-week fix, it’s a lifelong process.

This August, we’re focusing on adding more vegetables to your plate.

If you know me, you know I’ll eat almost anything these days. But if you’re someone who doesn’t love vegetables, you might be thinking, “Yeah, but you’ll eat anything.”
Well… I wasn’t always like this.

In fact, I didn’t eat fruits or vegetables until I was 20 years old. My mom tried and tried, but I couldn’t stand the texture. I didn’t even like my food to touch, let alone mix. I was a classic meat-and-potatoes girl.

Things changed when I got sick in college and gained weight. That’s when I decided it was time to add some color to my plate. I started small, blending fruit with peanut butter and milk to make shakes. I began with corn (yes, I didn’t even like corn) and green beans, chopping them into tiny pieces and mixing them with rice and meat so I could mask the texture.

It took a few years before I could eat fruit whole without blending it, and even longer before I could handle vegetables without cringing. I still prefer most of my veggies roasted or cooked, but I can eat some things raw now too.

The point is, no matter how much you dislike something, it’s never too late to start trying. And keep trying. And then try again. Like any change, it takes practice.

This month, I’m focusing on bringing veggies back as a snack, not just something that sits next to lunch or dinner.

What will you focus on?

Your Challenge:

Pick Just One & Stick With It!

Small, mindful changes can lead to big improvements in how you feel. Adjust as needed and make it work for YOU! Let me know which one you’re focusing on this month. 🧡

Here are two of my quick and favorite recipes, give them a try!