Be Fab - Be You LLC Health/Wellness & Fitness

04/17/2026

Looking for a banana & chocolate bread, without flour or sugar, that doesn't wreck your blood sugar?

Oh I nailed it, this time.

Just had a bite too. Taste so yummy!

04/16/2026

This is my version of cereal for breakfast. 😄

If you think I never eat “normal breakfast food,” here you go.

This bowl had:
• unsweetened cashew Greek-style yogurt
• vanilla plant protein
• wild blueberries
• sunflower cocoa cereal for crunch (by Seven Sundays)
• unsweetened almond milk
• allulose powder
• FiberMend for extra fiber
• cinnamon + salt
• 4 tbsp chia gel (instead of dry chia)

And yes, the chia gel matters.

I made a batch ahead of time for quick use during the week, and it makes the bowl easier on texture and digestion than just tossing dry chia straight into the mix. Small step. Big upgrade.

This bowl came in at about:
• 13.1 g fiber
• 31.3 g protein
• 25.6 g net carbs
• 25.7 g fat
• 7.1 g sugar (0.17g from added sugar)
• 489 calories

Fiber and healthy carbs, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrients help keep blood sugar steadier, energy more stable, and keep you full for hours.

One note: this was my first time trying that Greek-style cashew yogurt. It was tasty, but also more calorie- and fat-dense.

You swap for the lighter unsweetened cashew yogurt and then add your protein on the side, like eggs, or another scoop of protein powder if you want to keep it all in one bowl.

Maria food rule: Healthy eating does not need to be complicated.

Action step: Take one familiar breakfast you already like and upgrade it with more fiber, more protein, and better ingredients.

Want more info about the ingredients/brands for this bowl or my chia gel method? DM me “chia” and I’ll send it to you.

04/09/2026

Great food is great food, no matter what time of day you eat it.

This breakfast came together fast because several parts were already prepared.

On this plate:
• almond flour tortilla
• hummus
• microgreens
• a veggie mix with beets, tomatoes, sautéed onions, green olives, and artichoke hearts
• 3 oz chicken
• nutritional yeast
• hot sauce

Several parts were already prepped ahead, which made this easy to assemble in minutes.

That veggie mix is one of my favorite things to keep on hand because it adds color, flavor, and nutrients to just about anything.

Fiber and healthy carbs, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrients help keep blood sugar steadier, energy more stable, and meals more satisfying.

The variety and color on this plate also mean more diversity, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Maria food rule:
Great food is great food, no matter what time of day you eat it.

Action step:
Prep one protein and one colorful veggie mix this week so you can build one easy meal without starting from scratch.

Would you eat something like this for breakfast?

04/02/2026

This took minutes because the prep was already done.

Here’s one simple example of how you can make breakfast easier and still support steady blood sugar, stable energy, and fullness for hours.

On this plate:
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• 6 oz organic edamame
• homemade chia porridge packed with protein and fiber

The eggs were steamed in bulk ahead of time.
The edamame was cooked in advance for multiple servings.

And the chia porridge was batch-made, portioned out, and ready for several days.

So when it was time to eat, I just put it together.

Fiber and healthy carbs, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrients help keep blood sugar steady, energy stable, and keep you full for hours.

This meal came in at about:
• 445 calories
• 15.5 g net carbs
• 13.9 g fiber
• 32.4 g protein
• 21.2 g fat
• 7.1 g sugar from foods, no-added sugars

That is very different from a quick breakfast built around a bagel with cream cheese, muffin, or cereal plus a bar, where calories may be similar but macronutrients and micronutrients that feed your cells to work for you are often much lower.

Your body needs nutrients from the least amount of processed foods possible.

Maria's food rule: Healthy eating does not need to be complicated.

Prep one protein, one fiber-rich food, and one easy side in advance this week so breakfast takes minutes, not effort.

Want the recipe for my chia porridge? DM me “chia” and I’ll send you the link.

03/28/2026

03/26/2026

Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated… just intentional.

This one came together by combining real food I already had prepared.

I started with:
• 1/3 cup egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• ~2 oz chicken

Let it cook, then layered on:
• spaghetti squash
• a homemade chicken + cashew + spinach mix (another ~1–1.5 oz chicken)
• nutritional yeast
• sautéed onions and mushrooms
• microgreens
• hot sauce for a little kick

Most of this was prepped ahead of time.
I just assembled it in minutes.

Fiber and healthy carbs, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrients to keep blood sugar steady, energy stable, and keep you full for hours.

Most people chase protein, and protein matters a lot. But don’t neglect fiber. I encourage you to prioritize it too—30 to 40 grams a day can go a long way toward better metabolic health.

No breakfast rules. Just real food that fuels your day.

Action step:
Start your next meal by asking: Where’s my fiber coming from? Then build around it.

Would you try something like this for breakfast?

03/20/2026

Real-Life Functional Breakfast!

This breakfast started with leftovers and turned into a nutrient-packed plate in minutes.

Most weeks I cook a few foods in advance, and then I simply assemble meals like this throughout the week.

Today’s plate included:
• leftover black beans
• shredded chicken
• a slice of my homemade broccoli slaw crust pizza
• microgreens
• avocado
• h**p seeds
• nutritional yeast

Fiber and healthy carbs, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrients to help keep blood sugar steady, energy stable, and keep you full for hours.

No complicated recipes.
No “breakfast food” rules.
Just real food that fuels the body.

When you build your next meal, start by asking: Where’s the fiber coming from?

Would you eat something like this for breakfast?

03/13/2026

Who says breakfast has to look like breakfast?

Rarely I cook breakfast, and most meals, from scratch. I cook a few foods once or twice a week and then just assemble them with other real food on a plate like this.

Today’s breakfast bowl:

• chicken
• Brussels sprouts hash with Korean sweet potato & bacon
• sautéed mushrooms and grilled onions
• microgreens
• cashew dip (home made)
• h**p seeds
• nutritional yeast
• hot sauce for a little kick

Protein, fiber, and healthy fats help keep blood sugar steady, energy stable, and cravings away.

Food is food. If it fuels your body, it works any time of day.

Would you eat something like this for breakfast? 👇

03/01/2026

76° sunny afternoon in ATL. Pure greatness. What an amazing 1st day of a new promising month.

Put running shoes on and got 3.75 miles in🏃‍♀️. I just couldn't pass. My first jog outside in 2026; the first of many, I expect :)

Weather like this brings so much positive energy to me. So grateful 🙏

I wonder if it does to you too?!?!

Cheers to signs of Spring!

02/10/2026

On Sunday, I watched Lindsey Vonn crash at the Olympics, and my heart sank.

Not because she fell, but because I know the level of strength, courage, and preparation it takes to even stand at that start line in downhill skiing.

What struck me most was how quickly people forget. Since returning to competition, she has earned multiple podiums and medals. Yet after one crash, the same voices saying she was too old came back again.

Age is not the limit. Health is the enabler.

Strength, recovery, hormones, metabolism, and stress resilience are what allow people to keep showing up at a high level, whether you are an Olympian or a driven professional who knows you still have more to give.

High performers do not do it alone. They build support around their bodies and minds. That is the kind of work I do with my clients.

If you feel stuck, low energy, or like your body is not keeping up with your goals, there are ways to change that.

Learn more here: www.BeFabBeYou.com

01/06/2026

Ever feel “off”… even though your labs look fine?

That disconnect is more common than most busy professionals realize.

Brain fog that hits mid afternoon.
Cravings that feel urgent, not casual.
Stubborn belly fat despite real effort.
Shorter patience, lower tolerance, mood swings you cannot explain.
Alcohol, meds, or even strong smells hitting harder than they used to.

For some people, these are not random annoyances.
They are clues.

Labs are a snapshot.
Your body is the full movie.

Before jumping to “it must be hormones,” it is worth asking a better question:
Is my body overloaded right now?

You are not broken.
You may just need clearer signals and a smarter way to read them.

Swipe through.
Notice patterns, not labels.
And if this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Save this. Share it with someone who has been saying “I feel fine… but not really.”

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. 🎉 (No fluff—just truth.)

If you want 2026 to feel + look + perform different, your daily defaults have to look different.

I watched a short clip of Andrew Huberman talking with David Goggins, and one point hit hard: doing the things we don’t want to do—on purpose—builds the part of the brain responsible for follow-through and resilience.

In other words:
discipline isn’t a personality trait… it’s a skill you train.

So here’s your January 1st prompt:

Choose your hard.

Because “hard” is also:
* waking up tired and foggy
* cravings running your schedule
* bloating/reflux/constipation and guessing what your body needs
* stubborn weight and feeling like you’re doing “everything right”

Or you can choose the hard that builds you:
* getting functional labs so you stop guessing and start targeting
* a protein-forward breakfast
* lifting even when motivation is missing
* earlier bedtime
* tracking food/symptoms for 7 days

For high-performing professionals, this matters—because health is the foundation of freedom:

> energy to lead
> clarity to think
> resilience to handle stress
> confidence in your body again

If 2026 is your “no more guessing” year, I can help.

I’m a functional health practitioner and coach, and I work with busy professionals to improve weight, digestion, and steady energy using a personalized, lab-informed approach.

Want a simple first step? Book a free Health + Performance Assessment.

Comment ASSESS (or DM me “ASSESS”) and I’ll send it directly.

P.S. I’ll add the YouTube clip link to the comments.