Lately, I’ve been thinking about what’s next for me and not in a dramatic, flip-the-table, reinvent-myself kind of way.
More like a quiet, honest check-in.
Since coming back from my cruise in October, my nutrition has… wandered off. Not because I don’t know better. I do. But routines slipped, travel brain lingered, and suddenly I was making choices that didn’t really love my body back.
You know the spiral:
“I’ll just enjoy this.”
“I’ll get back on track Monday.”
Monday ghosts you.
And now here we are.
The thing is, I know my body. I know gluten and I are not besties. I know too much dairy and alcohol send my digestion straight into chaos (hi, IBS). And I know that when I ignore those signals, my body gets louder and louder until I finally listen.
Also… I’m 44 now. That alone changes the conversation.
This isn’t about weight loss or punishment or starting over because I “messed up.” This is about hormone health, energy, digestion, sleep, mood, all the things that make daily life feel manageable instead of exhausting.
So I’m starting Belle Vitale again.
If you’re unfamiliar, Belle Vitale isn’t a crash diet or an extreme fitness plan. It’s a wellness-focused program designed specifically for women especially those of us in our 40s who are realizing that what used to work… doesn’t anymore.
It focuses on:
- Supporting hormone health
- Eating in a way that reduces inflammation and bloat
- Strength training that actually makes you feel strong (not destroyed)
- And building sustainable habits instead of white-knuckling your way through a plan
- Drinking my water (because shockingly, it helps everything)
- Getting my steps in (sometimes intentionally, sometimes just by moving more)
- Doing simple stretches at my desk when my body starts feeling stiff and crunchy
- Making a realistic schedule that supports my energy… and actually sticking to it (most days)
I did Belle Vitale last year, and I felt really good. Not just physically, but mentally. It helped me slow down and pay attention to what my body needed instead of pushing through everything on caffeine and vibes.
And here’s something I’ve learned about myself:
When I feel good, I do better.
I eat better. I move more consistently. I’m more patient. I think more clearly. I show up better: for work, for life, for myself.
This time around, I’m also focusing hard on the small, everyday things like the boring stuff that doesn’t get a highlight reel but makes the biggest difference.
I’ll be sharing little things I’m doing each day, like:
- Drinking my water (because shockingly, it helps everything)
- Getting my steps in—sometimes intentionally, sometimes just by moving more
- Doing simple stretches at my desk when my body starts feeling stiff and crunchy
- Nothing extreme or perfect. Just small choices, done consistently.
I’ll be following the Belle Vitale eating plan and workouts, using their supplements to support hormones and overall wellness, and continuing with my MAKE products because they help me stay energized, hydrated, and focused without feeling fried.
Here's the Belle Vitale Workbook I made to help me stay on track.
Here's the Phase 1, Week 1 meal plan.
This isn’t punishment for past choices. This isn’t a “get it together” lecture. This is self-respect.
It’s choosing to listen instead of ignore, to support instead of restrict, and to build routines that help future me feel better.
So what’s next for me?
A reset that’s grounded in experience. A focus on how I feel, not just how I look. And a reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be loud, extreme, or all-or-nothing to work.
If you’re feeling a little off lately, like low energy, bloated, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, just know you’re not behind. You’re probably just ready for your next chapter too.
Join me in my journey. I'll be sharing my meal plans (Plan A for Belle Vitale) as well as any of my recipes. All for free. I'm starting January 19th. Let's reset together.
