🥗 The Plate That Fights Back: What I Eat to Keep My Hormones from Hijacking My Life 💥

I used to think eating “healthy” meant tiny portions, fat-free dressing, and giving up all the fun stuff.

Girl. I was starving.

Worse — I was inflamed, exhausted, bloated, snappy, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t focus, and was wondering why my body felt like a stranger.

Then I learned something wild:🧠 Hormones run the show. And the food I was eating (or NOT eating) was making them act feral.

So instead of “dieting,” I built a plate that works with my hormones — not against them. And I follow a program that is easy as pie for my busy life.

🍽️ The 5 Elements of a Hormone-Happy Plate

Forget calorie counting and macro spreadsheets. Here’s what actually made me feel like myself again:

1. Protein — The Foundation

We covered this in Day 2, but it bears repeating: Protein isn’t optional. It’s everything.

💡Aim for 25–35g per meal.✔️ I rotate: eggs, chicken, grass-fed beef, high-quality protein shakes, and wild-caught fish (okay, you won’t catch ME eating fish... but that’s a “you do you” moment).❌ What I don’t do: low-protein “meals” like a bagel with cream cheese and call it breakfast.

2. Healthy Fats — Your Hormones LOVE These

Every single hormone in your body is made from fat. So if you’ve been in low-fat girlie land, it’s time to get out.

🔥 My go-tos (because fish and walnuts are banned in my world):– Extra virgin olive oil– Avocado oil– Almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts– Chia & flax seeds– Full-fat Greek yogurt– Grass-fed butter (yes, really)

3. Fiber — Don’t Skip It, Sis

Fiber keeps your gut (and mood) regular. It also helps your body get rid of used-up estrogen, so you don’t end up estrogen dominant — aka moody, heavy, bloated, and puffy.

🥬 Where I get mine:– High-quality protein shakes - Fiberpro - Leafy greens– Chia, flax, and “super seed” blends– Roasted veggies– Berries– Sweet potatoes & legumes

4. Complex Carbs — Real Energy, No Crashes

Carbs aren’t the enemy — unbalanced carbs are. Pair your starchy foods with protein and fat and they’ll fuel you, not fry you.

✅ Sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa✅ Sourdough (on occasion — my body handles it well)❌ Highly refined flours or sugary cereals

5. Flavor & Joy — Non-Negotiable

No bland bowls or sad salads here. If I don’t enjoy what I’m eating, it’s a “hell no.”

I add flavor: herbs, garlic, sea salt, tahini drizzle, you name it. And, I take joy in preparing my meals, even my shakes. I honor the nutrients I am about to consume by taking care in my preparation and showing my body I love it, by prioritizing healthy options.

🌿 A Typical Day on My Plate:

🥣 Breakfast: Protein Iced Coffee: 1 cup black coffee, 1 cup Fairlife milk, 2-4 scoops of Isagenix Isalean Protein Powder = Hit it with the immersion blender and add a ton of ice.

🥗 Lunch: 6-8 oz of a lean protein, veggies, and a healthy carb (eaten in that order).

🍛 Dinner: Protein Shake: Right now I'm on a strawberry kick 1 cup Fairlife milk, 2-4 scoops of Isagenix Isalean Strawberry and a handful or two of frozen berries - blend and enjoy.

🍫 Snack: Tri-Release Ice Cream: 1 cup Fairlife milk, 2 scoops of Isagenix Tri-Release protein, a spoonful of peanut butter, and a lot of ice - blend until creamy and thick like a Wendy's Frosty - but a healthy version. Tri-Release supports the release of amino acids from fast to slow over time. This maximizes muscle protein synthesis (MPS), helping you develop lean muscle, enhance strength, and speed up recovery. It also has the added bonus of helping your metabolism continue to function even while you sleep.

💬Truth Bomb:

Someone said to me the other day, “But it’s so expensive to eat healthy…” And honestly? They’re not wrong. It is expensive. But you know what’s more expensive? Living in a body that’s breaking down because it’s been underfed, ignored, or fueled with junk.

You only get one body for this lifetime — that’s your ride or die. Your temple. Your vessel. Your home.

A pastor I love once said, “If you want to know where your idols are, look at where your money goes.” For some, it’s shopping. For others, it’s wine, takeout, Amazon, or chasing the dopamine hit. No shame — but for me?

I choose to fuel my body first. Bills get paid, then it’s food that supports my energy, my hormones, my healing.

If there’s anything left after that? Cool. If not? I’ll wear the same jeans and skip the Starbucks — because this body? She’s been through hell… and she deserves the damn best.

💬 Final Truth Bomb:

Your hormones are not the villain — they’re the messengers.

The question is: what message are you sending them with every bite?

Build a plate that tells your body: “I got you, girl. Let’s thrive.”

📣 Up Next in the Series:

“Your Gut-Mood Connection: Why You’re Craving Sugar, Snapping at Everyone, and Feeling Foggy AF”

We’re digging into the microbiome-hormone-mood triangle — and how small shifts in gut health have made a huge difference in how I feel, think, and show up.

Same time, same place... Friday - Cheers,

Regina