You’ve made it halfway through Week 2 of the Balanced Plate Challenge! By now, you’ve tried rainbow plates, plant‑based proteins, herbs and spices, and even new whole grains. Today’s focus is on tuning into your body — specifically, how balanced eating affects your energy.
🌱 Why Energy Awareness Matters
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Mind‑body connection: Paying attention helps you understand how food fuels your day.
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Spot patterns: Balanced meals often lead to steady energy, while imbalanced ones cause crashes.
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Motivation: Feeling energized reinforces why these changes are worth it.
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Evidence‑based: Research shows diets rich in whole foods and balanced portions improve energy and reduce fatigue.
🥗 Your Day 15 Task
Throughout the day, notice how your meals affect your energy:
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After breakfast: Do you feel alert or sluggish?
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After lunch: Do you power through the afternoon or crash at 3 p.m.?
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After dinner: Do you feel satisfied without being overly full?
Write down your observations — even quick notes in your phone count.
😂 A Little Humour
If you usually need three cups of coffee to survive the afternoon, today’s challenge might reveal that broccoli and quinoa are secretly better energy boosters than caffeine.
✅ Reflection Prompt
At the end of the day, ask yourself:
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Did balanced meals help me feel more energized?
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Did I notice fewer energy crashes?
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Which foods seemed to support steady energy best?