Jenny D

Being busy isn’t the problem.

Travelling isn’t the problem.

Having kids with 47 activities isn’t the problem.

Do these make your life harder than the person who has no job, nannies and has all the time in the world - yes. But this doesn’t make it impossible.

The all-or-nothing mentality that tells you, “Well, I can’t do it like I normally do, so what’s the point?” is the problem.

Every time you make an effort towards that better choice - Your routine WILL change and your standards for taking care of yourself don’t have to.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

And then go enjoy your damn life. 🤝

Travel fatigue is REAL 😮‍💨

And when I’m tired, my brain immediately tells me I should probably skip the workout, lay around, eat whenever and “get back to it tomorrow.”

But I’ve learned that the longer I stay out of my normal routine, the harder it is to feel like myself again.

So when I travel, I try to get back to a few basics as soon as I can:

Eat actual meals.
Get some protein in.
Drink my water.
Walk.
Move my body.
Get outside.

Not because I need to be perfectly “on track” on vacation — but because **these are the things that make me feel good enough to actually ENJOY my vacation.**

Travelling and out of routine I usually feel like absolute 💩 before cardio or lifting. Tired and out of body.

After? Suddenly I have 1000 things I want to do, life is beautiful and apparently I can conquer the world 😂

Sometimes resting is exactly what you need.

And sometimes you’re waiting to *feel* energetic enough to move, when moving is the thing that’s going to give you the energy.

**The more you give your body, the more it gives back.** ❤️

Your goals shouldnt disappear while travelling.

The idea is to make them fit your life instead of making your life fit your goals.

Double dare you now.

This sh** is HARD. But no one ever talks about the easy sh**. You know why? Because it doesn’t get you anywhere.

If all you’ve learned is how to avoid carbs...

There’s a good chance that a year from now you’ll be eating those same carbs again, the weight will have crept back on, and you’ll be wondering why nothing ever sticks.

Not because carbs were the problem.

Because you never changed the habits that actually matter.

I don’t care if you haven’t eaten bread in six months.

I care whether you’ve learned how to eat bread **without** feeling like you’ve failed.

Have you learned how to build a balanced meal?

How to prioritize protein?

How to eat enough fibre?

How to enjoy dinner with your family without convincing yourself you’ve “ruined everything”?

How to get back on track after one indulgent meal instead of throwing away the rest of the week?

**That’s the real flex.**

Anyone can cut something out for a few weeks.

Learning how to include the foods you love while still making progress?

That’s the skill that changes your life.

So instead of asking yourself, *”What should I eliminate?”*

Start asking,

**”What can I add that will help me feel better?”**

More protein.
More fruit and vegetables.
More fibre.
More consistency.
More movement.
More meals that leave you feeling energized instead of deprived.

More more more. Not less less less.

Because the goal was never to fear food.

The goal was always to build a way of eating you can still enjoy a year from now.

Yeah, it’s kinda chic in case you forgot.

Living in your space, working on yourself, deciding that you’re worth more. Choosing growth over comfort.

I see it all the time - building a better relationship with yourself will change the relationships around you. It all starts with you.