Summer’s Test: How to Manage Your Diet When School’s Out and Daily Routines Disappear

06/15/24 • 21 min

Do you feel that mix of excitement and panic as summer rolls in?
Sure, we're all looking forward to a well-deserved break, but...
There's a nagging question keeping us up at night—
“How on earth am I going to keep everything running with the kids at home and no set routine?!”
Well, what if I told you that the freedom of summer and the inevitable change in routine could actually pave the way for something new, something even better?
See, the summer isn’t just a time-out; it's the perfect chance to shake things up.
It's your shot at becoming more adaptable and ready for anything—whether it's a holiday, a random day off, or any moment life decides it's time for us to dodge a wrench.
Now, I can almost hear you saying:
"That sounds great and all, but I'm seriously worried this is going to derail everything."
And the fear of everything spiraling out of control? It’s totally valid. Really, it is.
But that doesn’t mean it has to become your reality.
Heading into summer doesn’t mean you have to ditch everything and hope for the best.
The trick?
Identify those critical actions that set the stage for success and find ways to work them into your more fluid summer schedule.
Sounds easier said than done, I know.
That's why we're going to give you practical, actionable advice that will help keep you on track, no matter what the calendar throws at you.
So how do you turn this summer challenge into a golden opportunity? And how do you keep up your momentum when every day starts to feel like a never-ending Saturday?
Well, tune in, and let's find out how to turn flexibility into your superpower.

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Previous Episode

What Happens When You Treat Your Health as a Relationship and Not a Project

Imagine treating your health like a sprint-to-the-end project.
You've got a start date, an end date, and a to-do list that you absolutely must hit.
Miss a task? Uh-oh. You're falling behind; better scramble to catch up.
Sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it?
That's because when you see your health as a project, it's a surefire recipe for constant frustration...
And it triggers an endless cycle of restarts, with no real progress to show.
Plus, let’s be real—
Does a project-based approach even sound like it could last a lifetime?
Okay, now let's flip the scene.
What if you treated your health like a relationship instead? No deadlines, no finish lines—just a lifelong commitment.
It could really dial down your stress levels, right?
Suddenly, missing a checkbox wouldn’t be the end of the world.
And who knows? You might even start cutting yourself some slack when things don't go perfect.
When your health becomes more about a relationship, it becomes a part of your life—it's flexible, it adapts.
Now, take a long, hard look in the mirror:
Are you treating your health like just another project?
Here are some dead giveaways:
Do you find yourself saying, "I’ll start fresh on Monday"?
Ever think, "I missed the gym today, so I'll just double up on workouts next week"?
If these sound familiar, you might just be in a project mindset.
Want to get out of this madness?
Well, tune in, and we'll show you how to stop seeing your health as a stressful project.

Next Episode

Missed Your Workout Again? Here's How to Make Your Mess-Ups Matter!

Found yourself in the same spot again, haven't you?
There you are, glued to the couch, endlessly scrolling, as your gym clothes collect dust in the bedroom...
You finally snap out of it, check the time, and "Whoa!"—there goes an hour you’ll never get back.
And now? It's way too late to start anything productive.
That's when the inner critic chimes in:
"You swore you'd hit the gym today, and here you are. Seriously, what’s the point?"
You know the voice I'm talking about.
We've all got that inner critic who’s not only a pro at pointing out every slip-up but also loves to rub salt in the wound.
And you know what's even worse?
It constantly tries to convince us we're just not cut out for this and maybe it’s time to stop trying.
That critic isn’t very helpful, is it?
But it could be...
Like, what if the critic changed its tune?
What if, instead of repeating the tired old "I've screwed up again" mantra, it started tossing out some genuinely helpful questions?
Like this: "What got in my way this time?"
Or: "What was the first domino that set off this whole chain reaction?"
Even better, what if it challenged you with: "What exactly can I change so I don’t end up here again?"
That shift from critic to questioner would be super helpful, wouldn't it?
See—
When your inner critic STOPS being a bully and STARTS helping you learn from the situation...
Well, that's when you start to see some real change.
The goal today?
To turn those "mess-up" moments into actionable lessons learned.
So, how can you turn a slip-up into a step forward?
Stick with us because we’re about to dive into exactly how you can make every slip count.