The Phase Most People Misinterpret

Scroll down for Today's Recipe: Chicken & Bean Soup Hey there, There's a moment that catches a lot of people off guard. You start paying attention. You make a few supportive changes. You're more mindful than you were before. And instead of feeling immediately better, you feel… off. Lower energy than expected. A little unsettled. Not worse — just different. That moment is easy to misread. But feeling "off" is often a sign that your body is adjusting — not failing. Why adjustment doesn't always feel good at first Your body is incredibly adaptive. When routines shift, stress changes, sleep improves (or worsens), or nutrition becomes more consistent, your internal systems start recalibrating. That recalibration can temporarily feel like: • fatigue • digestive changes • altered appetite • mental fog • emotional sensitivity These sensations don't mean something is wrong. They usually mean your body is processing change. Why this phase gets mistaken for a setback We expect progress to feel obvious. More energy. Better mood. Immediate relief. But biological systems don't always move in straight lines. Before improvements stabilize, the body often has to: • downshift stress responses • re-balance signaling • adjust energy use • restore depleted systems That process is quiet — and sometimes uncomfortable. What not to do when this happens This is the point where many people overcorrect. They add more rules. They push harder. They change too many things at once. Ironically, that often disrupts the adjustment already underway. A steadier way to respond Instead of asking: "Why don't I feel better yet?" Try asking: "What might my body be adapting to right now?" That question invites patience instead of pressure. And patience is often what allows adjustment to turn into improvement. As you move into this week If something feels different — not worse, just unfamiliar — don't rush to fix it. Let your body finish adjusting. Stay consistent. Keep supporting the basics. Progress doesn't always feel good at first. But when you allow it to settle, it often leads to the changes you were hoping for all along. Jonathan Bailor, (347) 979-1735 Chief Research Director | SANE.MD New York Times Bestselling Author Father of Aavia, Keirra, and Amarra Today's Recipe: Chicken & Bean Soup One Pot. Simple Ingredients. Incredibly Satisfying Chicken & Bean Soup Golden onions, garlic, herbs, and slow-simmered chicken come together with creamy white beans and hearty greens in this rustic, one-pot soup.  It's cozy, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly easy—exactly the kind of recipe you'll want to bookmark for busy weeks when you still want something homemade and comforting. Click here to get the full recipe. Copyright © 2026 SANESolution, All rights reserved. This email may be considered an advertising or promotional message. You received this because you signed-up with SANESolution a while back, but I don't want to be a bother :-) To stop getting subscriber-only savings, recipes, and tips, please unsubscribe below. Privacy Policy Our mailing address is: 227 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 257, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list