What to Eat When You’re Too Tired to Care (And Still Want to Feel Better)

You want to eat better- but you’re exhausted. You’re over the food rules. And honestly? Some days, you’re just not that hungry.

So you skip breakfast. Or you grab something random. Then around 3 p.m., you're crashing, cranky, and wondering how you got here again.

I know that day. I’ve lived that day. I’ve coached women through that day on repeat.

Let’s talk about why this happens—and what real food looks like when you have zero bandwidth but still want to feel good.

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It’s not asking for another rule.

Or another app.

It’s asking for:

• Energy that lasts (complex carbs + healthy fats)

• Steady focus (not the caffeine-sugar crash cycle)

• Something satisfying (not just quick or trendy)

  
  

It’s okay to not feel hungry in the morning. But when you do eat, think balance—not bare minimum.

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Signs You Need a Reset (Not a Restriction)

• You’re crashing in the afternoon

• You’re bloated, even when you eat “clean”

• You’re snacking all day but still feel unsatisfied

• You’re too tired to meal prep but want something nourishing

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My Go-To Snacks When I'm Over It

These are things I keep around—because I don’t always feel like cooking either. But I want to eat in a way that makes me feel steady.

• Boiled eggs + sea salt + berries

• Hummus (Hope or Abraham's) + cucumber & carrots

• Chia pudding with milk of your choice + banana

• Apple + peanut butter (Teddie’s)

• Frozen veggie bowl + canned chickpeas + tahini

• Plain Greek yogurt + pear + cinnamon

• RX Bar + iced green tea

• Mary's Gone Crackers + Good Culture cottage cheese

No fuss. Just food that works.

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Why Real Food Wins Every Time

You don’t need protein powder to feel full. You don’t need a calorie goal to make progress. You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be supported.

Real food doesn’t chase perfection. It chases how you feel.

Let’s Make This Easier

If you’re tired of starting over, try starting smaller.

Grab my free 3-day meal plan for real-life meals that don’t take all day—and actually leave you feeling full.