{HMW} A satiety signal that has nothing to do with fullness
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Dear Reader, Your nervous system starts shifting from "still hungry" to "we're good" before you physically feel full. And your breathing is usually the first place it shows up. I call it the satisfaction sigh. Once you start noticing it, it becomes one of the most reliable "am I done?" signals you have β more useful than the empty plate or the mental I probably should stop. Try this at your next meal: around the halfway point, just check in with your breathing. Has it shifted? Have you taken a slightly deeper breath without thinking about it? When you catch it, pause for a second: do I want more, or was that actually enough? That one pause can change a lot. I did a full episode on this over on Consciously Eaten β my private podcast inside the Just One More Bite Community. Come join us by grabbing one of 3 paid membership options . π§
Have it: Interesting Article Alert: What is soft socializing? The 2026 trend explained (makes me want to host a flower arranging club) My newest word game obsessionβ Made it: β5-Senses Sundayβ Dinosaur breath, Stone Age small talk, Death Valley in full bloom, and the condiment you've never heard of but need immediately. This week's 5-Senses Sunday is a lot of fun Want it: βThis bath-stone bath matβ Ingredient Spotlight: Labneh Have you ever wanted cream cheese but wished it tasted a little more interesting? Meet labneh. Labneh is basically yogurt that's been strained until it gets thick and spreadable β somewhere between Greek yogurt and cream cheese, but tangier than both. It's been a staple in Middle Eastern kitchens forever, and honestly, it deserves a permanent spot in the rest of our fridges too. You can find it at Whole Foods, Middle Eastern markets, or even some regular grocery stores now. Scoop it into a bowl, drizzle it with good olive oil, hit it with some za'atar or everything bagel seasoning, and serve it with pita or crackers. Done. It also works beautifully as a base for grain bowls, a swap for sour cream, or dolloped onto roasted vegetables. Nutrition-wise, it's a solid source of protein and probiotics β gut-friendly and genuinely satisfying in a way that keeps you full without any drama about it. β18 labneh recipes for the cheese obsessed Announcements & Upcoming: βThe Every Day Balance Bundleβ The Everyday Balance Bundle closes March 22nd, and I didn't want you to miss it. If you grabbed it already, wonderful. If not, here's the short version: it's free, it includes my Nervous System Regulation Toolkit, and there are 51 other resources in there covering stress, emotional wellbeing, home life, and more. βGrab it here before it closes: βThe Bloom and Be Summitβ If youβve been craving self-care that actually supports your real lifeβ¦this is for you. βBloom + Be: A Gentle Self-Care Experience is a free, 3-day virtual self-care event happening March 24-26, created for creative, kindhearted women who want more joy, clarity, and momentumβ¦without hustle culture or pressure. This isnβt about adding more to your to-do list. Itβs about caring for your mind, body, and energy in ways that help you feel lighter and more connected to yourself. Come exactly as you are. Take what helps. Leave the rest. βFree tickets are available now! β Extra Bytes: What I'm Reading: What Einstein Told his Cook, by Robert L. Wolkeβ What I'm Watching: A Knight of the Seven Kingdomsβ What I'm Listening to: It's 1989 and You're Relaxing on a Yacht | β΅80s Soft Rock Mixβ What I'm Eating: Tofu Marsala with roasted green beans and mashed potatoesβ That's it for me this week. I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day! Warmly, Jenny β |