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Healthy living is a state of mind… it’s what you eat, how you approach food, what you do to create balance in your life, and what you do that ultimately “feeds” your body. Developing a mindful eating practice can provide a platform that truly supports and nurtures your yoga or wellness routine. To "Fuel Awesome" is about making choices to live in a health conscious manner. This means being intenti

onal, proactive and taking a holistic approach to your health and view on life in general. What you do for your body, and the food you fuel it with, impact you on so many levels. It is Lindsey's mission to provide you with the knowledge and access to ingredients and movement tips that are delicious for mind, body, and soul.

06/22/2026

One of the biggest mindset shifts I see in midlife is moving from training for appearance to training for capacity.

Not because aesthetics don’t matter.

But because capacity gives you so much more.

The ability to recover from a busy week.
The energy to hike, travel, play, and explore.
The resilience to handle stress without feeling completely depleted.
The confidence that your body can meet the demands of your life.

Strong glutes happen to be part of that conversation.

Not because they create a certain look, but because they contribute to a stronger, more capable system.

When we shift the goal from shrinking our bodies to expanding our capacity, training starts to feel less like punishment and more like an investment.

What is something your body can do today that you’re grateful for?

👇 Let me know below.

06/15/2026

There’s an uncomfortable truth about health that doesn’t get talked about enough:

Sometimes we use supplements because they’re easier to control than our habits.

It’s far more appealing to buy a new protocol than it is to consistently eat breakfast, slow down at meals, prioritize sleep, or adjust a training schedule that’s no longer serving us.

And I get it. Supplements feel actionable.

But healing often happens through the boring, unsexy things that don’t make for great marketing.

The challenge is that those foundational habits don’t usually produce dramatic changes overnight. They compound quietly over weeks and months.

That doesn’t mean supplements don’t have a role. It just means they work best when they’re supporting a system that’s already moving in the right direction.

The goal isn’t to become dependent on more interventions.

The goal is to become more resilient with fewer.

What’s one health habit you’ve noticed makes a bigger difference than people give it credit for?

06/12/2026

Same squat.

Different inputs.

Different experience.

Before assuming a movement is “bad” or “wrong,” try changing the information available to your body.

👀 Eyes
🌬️ Breath
🦶 Stance

You might be surprised by what changes.

👇 Which variation felt the most different for you?

Functional lab testing is one of the most common questions I get asked.“Should I do a DUTCH test?”“Is stool testing wort...
06/11/2026

Functional lab testing is one of the most common questions I get asked.

“Should I do a DUTCH test?”
“Is stool testing worth it?”
“What about food sensitivity testing?”

The answer is rarely a simple yes or no.

In this week’s episode of The Health Filter, I’m exploring a question I think gets missed entirely:

👉 Are we asking the right question at the right time?

Because sometimes testing creates incredible clarity.

And sometimes it creates more data, more confusion, and a much lighter wallet.

We talk about:
• When testing can be genuinely helpful
• Common pitfalls I see with functional testing
• What “testing readiness” means
• Why context matters more than individual markers
• The questions I think everyone should ask before investing in a test

This isn’t an anti-testing conversation.

It’s a conversation about using testing thoughtfully and understanding where it fits within the bigger picture of your health.

Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio.

I’d love to hear your experience:

Have you ever done functional testing? Did it provide clarity, confusion, or a bit of both?

06/08/2026

One of the questions I ask most often in practice isn’t:

“What’s wrong?”

It’s:

“What might the body be responding to?”

The same compensation pattern can exist for very different reasons.

A shoulder may be doing more work because the thorax isn’t moving well or because an old injury changed how the body distributes load.

A low back may be working harder because the hips have lost some capacity or because someone spends most of their day in positions that limit movement options.

A neck may become chronically tense because the system is under persistent stress or because visual demands, breathing patterns, or postural habits are asking it to do more than usual.

The same pattern can show up for very different reasons, which is why context matters.

This is why I believe we need to be cautious about labeling compensation patterns as “bad.”

Sometimes they are the body’s best available solution.

The more useful question is whether the system has enough capacity and adaptability to meet the demands being placed upon it.

When we focus exclusively on the compensation, we can miss the context that created it.

When we understand the context, we can often create meaningful change.

This shift in thinking is one of the reasons I love systems-based approaches to health and movement.

Instead of asking:

“How do I stop compensating?”

Try asking:

“What might my body be adapting to?”

The answer is often far more interesting—and useful.

I’m curious:

Do you have one area of your body that always seems to get blamed for everything?

06/05/2026

The challenge in this reel isn’t really about putting your phone down. It’s about resisting the urge to believe that the answer is always somewhere else.

A different expert.
A different supplement.
A different protocol.
A different plan.

The wellness industry is built on the promise that the next thing might be the thing.

And sometimes it is.

But often, the biggest barrier isn’t a lack of information.

It’s a lack of trust in the fundamentals.

Because fundamentals are rarely exciting.

They don’t create the same dopamine hit as discovering something new.

Yet many of the adaptations people are seeking- better energy, more strength, improved resilience, metabolic health, nervous system regulation… are built through repeating simple actions long enough for the body to respond.

Not because they’re glamorous.

Because they’re effective.

This is one of the reasons I talk so much about systems thinking.

The body doesn’t care what you’re excited about.

The body responds to what it experiences repeatedly.

So before adding something new this week, take a moment to ask:

What am I overlooking because it feels too simple?

That answer is often more valuable than the next piece of health information you consume.

And if you’re taking on the challenge, tell me:

What’s your ONE thing for the next 7 days?

One of the most challenging truths about health is that the things that create the biggest changes are often the least e...
06/03/2026

One of the most challenging truths about health is that the things that create the biggest changes are often the least exciting.

Sleep.
Walking.
Strength training.
Protein.
Stress management.
Recovery.

None of these are particularly flashy.

Yet they are responsible for many of the adaptations people are seeking.

The wellness industry is built around novelty because novelty captures attention.

Your physiology doesn’t care what’s trending.

Your physiology responds to repeated inputs.

This doesn’t mean new tools, therapies, or strategies aren’t valuable. Sometimes they can be incredibly helpful.

But they work best when they support and not aim to replace the fundamentals.

The goal isn’t to find the perfect protocol.

The goal is to create enough consistency that your body has the opportunity to adapt.

Because healing is often less about discovering something new and more about practicing something important long enough for the system to change.

What’s one fundamental habit that you know supports your health but could use a little more consistency right now?👇

I wrote something a little different this week.It’s about influence.Not the kind that tells you what supplements to buy,...
06/02/2026

I wrote something a little different this week.

It’s about influence.

Not the kind that tells you what supplements to buy, what trend to follow, or what morning routine will supposedly change your life.

The kind that helps you think more critically about the information you consume.

Because in a world full of health advice, I think one of the most valuable skills we can develop is the ability to ask better questions.

Who is this for?
Does it make sense for my body?
What problem is it actually solving?
Is it sustainable?

This is really the intention behind the content I’ve been creating lately… Inside the System, The Health Filter, and the practical tools I share each Friday.

Not to tell you what to think.

But to help you better understand your body so you can make informed decisions that support your health.

The full article is now on Substack. Link in bio.

I’d love to know: What’s one health trend or piece of advice you’ve questioned recently?

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