Eat. Move. Sleep. Repeat.

 


I was talking to my health coach in England this week, telling her about all the tests I’ve been doing a gut test, a DNA test to figure out what workouts and food are “best” for my body. She started laughing and said something that really stuck with me:

"You Americans have all these tests and supplements, I have some clients taking 30 supplements a day! Here, we just eat healthy, move our bodies, and get good sleep."

It made me pause because she’s absolutely right.

Over the last 12–18 months, I’ve been on a bit of a roller coaster: perimenopause, weight gain, weight loss, weight gain again, frozen shoulder, more bloodwork and tests than I can count, diet changes, running a half marathon, and trying a dozen different “solutions.”

But her words reminded me of what I already know  and what I would tell anyone else if they asked: keep it simple.

Eat real, whole food.
Move your body every day.
Get 7–9 hours of sleep a night.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve overcomplicated what it means to be healthy. We’re always searching for the quick fix, the magic pill, or the latest trend — when the answer has been right in front of us all along.

After I shared a video about this on social media, a few people commented, “Well, their food isn’t toxic in England like it is here in the U.S.” And honestly? That frustrated me.

Do I agree that there are plenty of unhealthy, highly processed foods in the U.S.? Absolutely. But I also see fast-food drive-thru lines packed, grocery carts full of soda, candy, and sugary cereals, while fresh produce and whole foods sit just a few aisles away.

It’s not just “the food system.” It’s also about the choices we make. There are millions of healthy people in this country simply because they choose better, consistently.

So, if you’re starting (or restarting) your health journey, remember, it’s just that: a journey. There’s no finish line where you get to stop eating healthy, stop moving, and expect to stay well.

Here are 3 simple things you can do every day for the next 6 months:

1.       Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep.

2.       Eat whole, real food 90% of the time — and enjoy treats 10% of the time.

3.       Move your body every day. Incorporate both strength training and cardio.

You don’t need fancy supplements, fad diets, or even a fancy gym.

Just keep it simple and be consistent.

You’ve got this.


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