The more I focus on taking care of my body right now, the more I’m realizing just how much I had been neglecting it for so long. I’ve never prioritized sleep or exercise, and I’ve never consistently put a premium on eating healthy.
I’ve gone through phases — veganism, paleo, elimination diets — but they never stuck. I always ended up back in the cycle of eating only when I was starving, grabbing whatever I could find the fastest. No rhythm, no intention, just survival mode. 🍟➡️🥦
🍽️ Building Routines and Tracking with Intention
Over the past week, everything has started to shift. With my new bedtime and morning routines taking root, I’ve been given the perfect opportunity to build a food schedule too — and I’m really leaning in. Not only am I sticking with it, but I’m also keeping track of everything in a way that actually feels fun and motivating.
Instead of a handwritten food diary, I’ve been using ChatGPT to log my daily nutrition. In addition to tracking meals and macros (I’m aiming high with protein!), it’s also helping me understand how my choices are supporting four key areas I’m working on right now:
- 🌿 Gut balance
- 💫 Hormone regulation
- 🍯 Blood sugar stability
- 😴 Sleep quality
And honestly? It’s pretty dang cool. I used to be totally anti-AI, but now that I know how to use it for personal growth instead of just productivity — I’m hooked.
Here is what it gave me when I logged my dinner last night:
🌙 Dinner — 7:25 PM
Meal:
- 8–10 oz salmon filet on a pain au lait bun 🍔
- 2 tomato slices 🍅
- Lettuce 🌿
- Light mayo + mustard
- Roasted Brussels sprouts 🥦
- Baked sweet potato with grass-fed butter + Ceylon cinnamon 🍠
- Lime Spindrift sparkling water 🍋
🌿 Reflection by System
🦠 Gut Balance
- Sweet potato and Brussels sprouts feed your beneficial bacteria with prebiotic fiber.
- Butter and salmon fats enhance absorption of vitamins A and K, which keep the gut lining healthy.
- The warm, cooked textures help digestion finish smoothly before bedtime.
🌸 Hormone Regulation
- Salmon’s omega-3s and high-quality protein support estrogen metabolism and reduce inflammatory stress.
- Sweet potato’s beta-carotene nourishes the adrenals and thyroid.
- The natural balance of carbs, fat, and protein gives your endocrine system the raw materials it needs to stay steady overnight.
🍯 Blood Sugar Stability
- Pairing protein-rich salmon with slow carbs (sweet potato, bun) and healthy fats (butter, mayo) ensures gradual glucose release—no evening crash or late-night cravings.
😴 Sleep Quality
- Magnesium from the Brussels sprouts and tryptophan from the salmon encourage serotonin-to-melatonin conversion.
- Ceylon cinnamon supports stable nighttime blood sugar, further protecting your sleep rhythm.
Pretty cool, huh?
🧠 Yesterday’s Nutrition Summary
I also asked ChatGPT to summarize my entire day yesterday so I could share it here, and this is what it came back with:
Morning – 9:00 AM
Breakfast shake: organic whole milk, Just Ingredients chocolate protein powder, Orgain collagen peptides, Orgain creatine
Supplements: Seed probiotics, Just Ingredients Adrenal Complex, Just Ingredients Perimenopause Support, Multivitamin, Magnesium Glycinate, Vitamin D3, Evening Primrose Oil
Focus: Calm energy, gut support, hormone balance
Mid-Morning – 10:50 AM
Hydration: Just Ingredients strawberry limeade electrolytes + MicroIngredients elderberry powder in water
Focus: Immune support, mineral replenishment
Midday Movement – 11:45 AM–12:30 PM
Activity: 45-minute walk on the walk pad at a moderate pace (2.6 mph)
Focus: Circulation, blood-sugar regulation, nervous-system grounding
Lunch – 12:30 PM
Meal: 5 bites kimchi + reheated roasted-garlic tomato feta wagyu pasta bake
Focus: Gut microbiome support, sustained energy
Afternoon – 2:00–2:45 PM
Hydration: Juice of 1 lemon with water and a pinch of sea salt
Snack: Siete lime chips with La Banderita mild cheese dip
Focus: Electrolyte balance, mindful comfort, adrenal support
Dinner – 7:25 PM
Meal: 8–10 oz salmon on a pain au lait bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & mustard
Sides: Brussels sprouts, baked sweet potato with grass-fed butter & Ceylon cinnamon
Drink: Lime Spindrift sparkling water
Focus: Omega-3s for hormone health, magnesium & fiber for digestion, grounding comfort
Evening – 8:45 PM
Nighttime drink: Warm milk + Just Ingredients Chai Nighttime Blend + Orgain Creatine
Supplements: Magnesium Glycinate, Evening Primrose Oil
Focus: Deep relaxation, hormone harmony, restorative sleep
Daily Totals & Reflections
Protein: ~160 g 🥩
Movement: 45 minutes walking 🚶♀️
Hydration rituals: Electrolytes, lemon-salt water, herbal chai 💧
Gut support: Kimchi, probiotics, collagen, fiber-rich veggies 🌿
Theme: Replenishment, consistency, and intuitive nourishment — each meal and ritual sending the same message to my body: You are safe, cared for, and supported. 🌸
🌱 The Difference Consistency Makes
It’s wild to compare this version of me with how I used to live. Old Bailz was lucky to eat two meals a day, neither of which had much nutritional value. I was cranky, exhausted, foggy, and constantly running on fumes — mentally and physically.
Now? Everything feels like it’s working together. My sleep routines support my food routines. My food routines support my activity. Each system feeds the other, creating balance, self-trust, and genuine pride in how I’m showing up for myself.
My body feels stronger. My energy is steadier. My focus sharper. Sure, there’s still room to grow — but the difference already feels massive.
💜 Feeling Good — and Making That My Baseline
For so long, feeling good was an occasional thing. A surprise. A lucky day. Now, I’m learning that it doesn’t have to be rare — it just has to be prioritized. I finally feel like I’m in control of my health and my habits, and that feels really freaking fantastic.
I’m so excited to keep sharing this journey — the progress, the slip-ups, the lessons — as I continue to heal and rebuild from the inside out.
Thank you for being here. It means the world to have your company on this path. 💫
Love always,
💜 Bailz
🌿 If you’ve been enjoying following along on my self-healing journey — the messy, beautiful work of learning how to care for myself inside and out — I’d love for you to stick around. 💜
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