Try the recipe I put in the Hydrating Meal Plan book for Sour Patch Apples! So good when you’re craving sour fruit snacks!

Random snack suggestion…..but I’ve been making homemade popsicles to curb my evening sweets craving! I got some reusable molds at a local shop, and just blend strawberries, coconut water, honey, lime juice, and a little ginger together and then pour into the molds. They’re so good (and simple!) and I’m looking forward to experimenting with more flavor combos!

Julie — YES to the fruit thing! I always tell people this with beverages, too. If you lay off the sugary drinks for a while you’ll suddenly realize that some water infused with strawberries and mint tastes amazing, sweet, and flavorful. We get so used to having foods that are extremely over-sweetened or over-seasoned and basically build up a tolerance to it. Read the book “Dorito Effect” if this interests you. It goes through the entire history of food “flavorings” and additives and how it shaped our cravings and impacted our brains. Super interesting!

Lizzie — you get access to the recipes for 1 week after the course ends. Make sure you save off any you want to reference later 🙂

Hey Julie — the most important part of hydration is consistency. It’s best to drink small amounts of water consistently throughout the day, rather than chugging it. My best tips are to designate a water cup and keep it with you at all times (next to the bed, at your desk, in the car during your commute etc). When water is available we tend to drink it more naturally, but the cup also serves as a visual cue that helps us remember to sip.

I’d also suggest tuning in to your body’s *actual* indicators for mild dehydration. The first signs of which are sleepiness, brain fog, and ability focusing! Think of water as brain fuel, and have a sip whenever you feel a little slump. If you feel thirsty you were already experiencing cognitive impairment of dehydration.

My daily routine consists of lemon water with sea salt in the morning, a green juice 3-4 times per week, a minimum of 80 ounces of water each day, along with 5-10 servings of plants each day (they’re an important part of hydration). And then just avoiding being sedentary. I aim to walk at least 10,000 steps each day, but also prioritize getting up from my desk at least once every 45-60 minutes just to move and stretch.

Ultimately optimum hydration is a combination of drinking water, eating water, and moving water (which includes exercise, but also things like massage, acupuncture, dry brushing etc.) and I try to prioritize all 3 aspects of hydration each day.

Hope that helps!

Wow your meals/treats so far sound AMAZING! I’m sure it’s fun to watch your family enjoy them, as well. I’ve gotta go look up those Chicken Curry Street Tacos!

I added additional almond flour until they dough similar to playdough. They easily formed into little balls and I kept them in the oven quite a while — until they were all golden. I also skipped the wire rack and let them cool on the pan. They were REALLY good. I’m making them again later this week, for sure!

I was wondering this, too. Thanks for asking!

I love Core workouts. Gonna try this one tomorrow. Thanks, Julie!

Hey, I’m Dani! I’m originally from MN but currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Along with taking the program myself I am also helping lead a group of my readers through it and am excited for all of us to learn more about nutrition together. Although I tend to eat quite healthy my downfall is sweets, so my main goal is to learn some healthier ways to satisfy those cravings. Already off to a great start this week with the Double Chocolate Tahini Cookies! ❤🙌🏻