{HMW} Before You Make That Food Resolution, Read This...
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Dear Reader, New Year's Eve is almost here, and with it comes the pressure to create dramatic eating resolutions. "Starting January 1st, I'll be perfect with food." "New year, new me! this time I'll really change." But here's the truth: the calendar changing doesn't magically create different results. Real, lasting change with food comes from a completely different approach than New Year's resolutions. Start Where You Are: Don't wait for January 1st or Monday or next month. Any moment can be a beginning. The best time to start eating more consciously is right now—the next meal, the next bite. This removes the "last supper" mentality and the pressure of a grand, perfect beginning. Choose One Small Practice: Instead of overhauling everything, choose one tiny, doable practice. Not "eat perfectly," but "pause and take three breaths before eating." Not "never eat sugar," but "check in with my hunger level before afternoon snacks." Small practices build momentum and confidence without the overwhelm of dramatic change. Focus on Adding, Not Removing: Rather than eliminating foods or restricting, focus on what to add: more awareness, more vegetables, more pleasure, more self-compassion, more pauses during meals. Addition feels abundant; restriction feels depriving. Your brain responds differently to each approach, and adding supports sustainable change. Wishing you a 2026 filled with joy, awe, curiosity and inner peace. Have it: Interesting Article Alert: What is peptide stacking - and is it healthy? This site which will help me (and you!) plan your next big trip! Made it: Enjoy the 5-Senses Sunday round-up of all of my favorite sensory treats from 2025 Want it: This cozy cookbook filled with nourishing winter recipes. I've had a hankering for taking a novel-writing class for a few months now... Ingredient Spotlight: Macadamia Nuts Buttery, creamy, and kind of luxurious, macadamia nuts have a richness that stands out even in the crowded nut category. They're higher in monounsaturated fats (the kind that supports heart health) and lower in omega-6s than most nuts, which means they're less prone to oxidation. Translation: they stay fresh-tasting longer. They're great eaten straight, but they also blend beautifully into creamy sauces, make a surprisingly good nut butter, and add substance to baked goods without being heavy. You can toast them lightly to bring out more flavor, or chop them up and use them as a crunchy topping for salads, oatmeal, or roasted vegetables. They're on the pricier side, but a little texture contrast can go a long way in making a meal feel more satisfying. 25 Must-Try Sweet and Savory Macadamia Nut Recipes Announcements & Upcoming: Next week, I’m part of an amazing 5-day audio summit designed for women who feel exhausted and stuck with symptoms no one can explain. It’s called the Whole Body Health Summit, a private podcast event featuring 15 speakers, including health coaches, movement specialists, breathwork teachers, and therapists. They’ll be sharing their best insights, tools, and practices specifically for women who keep hearing “everything looks normal” but know something deeper is going on. I’ll be teaching about expanding your energy capacity throughout the day. We’re starting on January 7, and you’ll get three new podcast episodes each day, perfect for listening on the go.
And yes, it’s completely free to attend. You’ll also get access to the private pop-up group and a digital swag bag filled with gifts and resources from the speakers. Extra Bytes: What I'm Reading: What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer Ackerman What I'm Watching: Pluribus What I'm Listening to: This podcast episode I was featured in discussing easy meal prep ideas What I'm Eating: Thai Lemongrass Soup tofu, quinoa-speckled rice, cremini mushroom That's it for me this week! I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day and a safe and fun New Year!! Warmly, Jenny PS. Write me back and tell me what your word for 2026 is. |