After our cross-country move, I could feel the months of running on fumes catching up with me—brain fog, puffiness, and a heaviness I couldn’t ignore. In this post, I share the gentle shift that helped me climb out of the spiral: moving from restriction and food rules to nourishment that restores. From morning smoothies and simple protein-based meals to gut-health rhythms like sauerkraut and kimchi, this is an honest reflection on caring for a tired body in a full season—without shame, pressure, or perfection.