I had a conversation on the plane yesterday that honestly kind of shifted something in my brain. We started talking about wellness, social media, girls, health, all of it. And he said something along the lines of “it’s not really about the recipes you post. It’s about the journey you experienced.”

And I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Because for a long time, I thought the goal was to figure out the perfect routine, the perfect supplement stack, the perfect diet, the perfect morning routine, the perfect workout split, the perfect “healthy girl” formula.

But I think what most women are actually looking for is to feel like themselves again. I know that’s what I was looking for. There were sooooooo many years where my life looked completely good from the outside. Living near the beach, great friends, building a career online, going to events, posting recipes, and trying to make the most out of my twenties.

And still… there were days I could barely get out of bed. Days where I felt so disconnected from myself physically and mentally that I genuinely started wondering if I was just lazy, dramatic, or weak.

I think a lot of women quietly feel this way, honestly. And what makes it harder is that so many of us still keep functioning while feeling terrible. We go to work, answer texts, show up to dinner, smile in photos, post the Instagram story. Meanwhile internally we’re exhausted, inflamed, anxious, overwhelmed, hormonal, disconnected, or just not okay.

I wish more people talked about that part. Not in a “everything is terrible” way. But in a real way. Because healing, at least for me, has not been one magical fix.

It wasn’t just food.
It wasn’t just hormones.
It wasn’t just supplements.
It wasn’t just therapy.
It wasn’t just sleep.

It’s been learning how to support myself as a whole person.

Food matters, obviously. I’ll always love creating recipes and sharing things that genuinely make people feel good. But over the years I’ve realized food is only one ingredient.

Feeling healthy is also:
sleeping enough
having people around you who make you feel safe
learning how to calm your nervous system
getting outside
finding purpose
laughing more
eating enough
having boundaries
moving your body because you love it, not because you hate it
learning how to trust yourself again

I think that’s the version of wellness I care about now. Not perfection, not optimization, not becoming the “best” woman in the world. Just feeling like myself again.

Anyways, that’s what’s been on my mind this morning!

And because I always like leaving you guys with something tangible too, here are a few things helping me lately while traveling and feeling slightly all over the place:

NYC wellness non-negotiables lately:

• electrolytes first thing in the morning

• protein within an hour of waking up

• walking everywhere instead of stressing about workouts

• magnesium at night

• taking 10 quiet minutes before bed without my phone

• not trying to “earn” rest

I think that’s all for today! Still figuring a lot of this out in real time, but maybe that’s the point :)

xx Paige

May is quiet, it’s that in-between where things are actually starting to happen, and you can still shift them. So if things feel a little off, a little unclear, a little “i thought i’d be further by now”… good, this is the window!

This is when you get insanelyyyy specific. Not “i want to feel better” or “i want to eat healthier.” those don’t move anything. I mean specific to the point where it almost feels ridiculous. Because right now you’re not guessing, you’re deciding. And the more detailed you are, the easier it is to actually align your habits, your energy, and your decisions with that version of you.

So here’s what i would do today: open your notes app or journal and write: “by june 30, my life looks like this:” and then fill in:

• exactly what your mornings look like (time you wake up, what you eat, how you feel)

• what you’re eating daily (not perfectly, but consistently)

• how your body feels (energy, digestion, mood)

• your work/output (specific numbers or actions)

• your social life (how often, what kind of plans)

• your relationship dynamic (even if it’s just how you’re treated)

This isn’t delusional, it’s about being intentional enough that your day-to-day actually reflects something!

ok. now for some spring recipes I’ve been making! All high-protein, gluten-free, and actually easy.

1. whipped cottage cheese + strawberry basil toast
   best for: follicular phase (light, fresh, rebuilding)

blend cottage cheese with lemon zest + a little honey until smooth. spread on toasted gluten-free bread, top with sliced strawberries, fresh basil, flaky salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.

it tastes like summer and has 20g+ protein.

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2. lemony chicken + shaved asparagus salad
   best for: ovulatory phase (bright, social, high energy)

grilled or pan-seared chicken, shaved raw asparagus, arugula, parmesan, and a lemon dijon dressing (lemon juice, olive oil, dijon, maple syrup)

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3. coconut chia protein pudding with mango
   best for: follicular & ovulatory

chia seeds + coconut milk + vanilla protein powder. let sit overnight. top with mango (or orange) + toasted coconut.

sweet but stable blood sugar.

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4. zucchini noodle pesto bowl with crispy salmon
   best for: luteal phase

zoodles tossed in pesto, cherry tomatoes, and crispy-skinned salmon on top.

light but still satisfying.

5. warm blueberry almond butter crumble bowl
   best for: luteal phase (comfort without the crash)

warm blueberries in a pan with cinnamon. top with almond butter + crushed gluten-free granola.

this is what you make when you want dessert every night.

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6. herby turkey + cucumber lettuce wraps
   best for: ovulatory phase

ground turkey with garlic, herbs, and a little tamari. spoon into butter lettuce with cucumber, avocado, and a sesame drizzle.

high protein, super refreshing.

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7. iced matcha protein shake with vanilla + sea salt
   best for: menstrual phase (low energy, easy nutrition)

matcha, vanilla protein, almond milk, ice, pinch of sea salt.

when you don’t feel like eating but need some fuel.

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8. roasted carrot + whipped feta bowl with hot honey
   best for: luteal phase (grounding, cozy)

roasted carrots, whipped feta, arugula, drizzle of hot honey + olive oil.

sweet, salty, and actually filling.

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You don’t need to overhaul everything, you just need a few meals that you rotate and actually enjoy. Same with your life! You don’t need a full reset, you need clarity on what you’re actually moving toward. So write it down, make it specific, make it a little bold, and then let May do what it does best!

ALSO I wanted to thank you guys so much for all the support on my book, seeing you guys make my recipes and hearing what you think is surreal to me. If you ordered it, leaving a review would mean the world to me SYNC & SAVOR !!!!

Ily guys! See ya Sunday

xx Paige

I’ll feel weirdly tired but also wired, hungry but nothing sounds good, qanting to post, but also not wanting to be perceived.

It’s not burnout exactly and it’s not stress in the obvious way. It’s more like my brain just has too many tabs open at all times. And I think a lot of us are living like this without realizing it.

We’re consuming so much in a day: short videos, texts, notifications, podcasts, background noise.

Even when we’re “relaxing,” we’re still taking things in. There’s almost no space where nothing is happening and I really believe your body feels that!

I started paying attention to how I feel in moments where there’s less going on. Not a full detox, nothing extreme. Just small pockets like: driving without music, making breakfast without a podcast, walking without my phone, sitting for a second before opening an app.

I don’t think the goal is to cut everything out- that’s not realistic, and honestly I like being online, it’s part of my life and my work! But I do think we’re missing the balance. We’ve normalized constant input to the point where silence feels weird, when really, that silence is where you process, regulate, and come back to yourself.

Something I’ve been trying this week has been to create small “no input” moments throughout the day.

• Not scrolling while I eat.

• Not reaching for my phone the second I wake up.

• Letting myself be a little bored.

It sounds simple, but it’s been one of the biggest shifts in how I feel day to day.

I don’t think we need another routine or more things to add, if anything, we probably need less! Less noise, less input, less constant stimulation. Just enough space to actually hear ourselves think again!

Let me know if this resonates with you guys!

xx Paige

Sync & Savor officially launched on Tuesday! This book has lived in my head (and my kitchen) for the past two and a half years, so the fact that it is finally here is surreal to me!

It all started as me trying to figure out my own hormones, my own energy, my own body… and turned into something I now get to share with all of you!

If you’re new here or haven’t preordered yet, Sync & Savor is my cycle aligned cookbook! It’s built around the idea that your body isn’t the same every day of the month, so your food, routines, and expectations shouldn’t be either.

It walks you through the four phases of your cycle with:

• 85+ simple, actually doable recipes

• how to support your hormones through food

• realistic day-to-day structure (not overwhelming wellness rules)

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about feeling better, having more energy, and finally understanding what your body needs instead of fighting it.

This week has literally been the best of my life celebrating the book! I went on KTLA to talk about the book on live TV which was sooo much fun. We did a little Pilates launch event with my friends at The Pilates Cave. Then we had a dinner / happy hour moment with my family and neighbors and it made me emotional in a way I didn’t expect. Like these are the people who have watched this whole process up close… the mess, the stress, the random recipe testing, everything!

I’ve always said I want to build something that makes you feel seen, understood, and taken care of… and this book feels like the first real version of that. So thank you for preordering it, for sharing it, for cooking from it, for trusting me, for being here. I just feel really grateful. I know everyone says that during launches, but I actually mean it in a very real way. You guys are the reason this book exists!

If you have the book already, cook something from it this weekend and tag me. I want to see everything. And if you don’t have it yet… it’s finally yours now :)

xx Paige

I’ve never experienced FOMO like that in my life.… ever. I was horizontal in on my couch, fully locked into the livestream, eyes glued, emotionally spiraling with everyone else on the internet. There’s something so fun about collective energy like that- everyone watching the same thing, texting their friends, posting, freaking out in real time. it almost doesn’t matter where you are, you still feel part of it!

Anyways, shifting gears from bieber-induced emotional instability to something that feels just as surreal in a very different way

My cookbook launches in 2 days!!!

I keep having these moments where it hits me out of nowhere, in between emails or making breakfast or going on a walk, that something I’ve been working on for 2.5 years is about to exist in the real world!

It’s not just a project anymore, it’s something you guys can hold, cook from, bookmark, spill things on, bring into your routines, and that’s honestly the part i’m most excited about! Not the “launch” or the numbers or the logistics, but the idea of you in your kitchen, making a recipe from Sync & Savor, maybe not even thinking twice about it, just letting it become part of your life. That’s the goal! Simple, grounding, actually doable meals that make you feel good in your body without overthinking it!

So in the spirit of that, I’m attaching a few recipes from the book if you want to cook from it today! Like a little unofficial pre-launch moment. Nothing fancy, just recipes I genuinely love and come back to, the kind that feel good now and later!

See ya Tuesday!

xx Paige

At the start of each month, I ask myself what I actually want to bring with me into this new month. Not everything needs to come with you into the next chapter, and not every habit or thought pattern deserves a place in your next month (keep that in mind ;))

Also… Sync & Savor comes out in two weeks!! There were so many moments over the past couple of years where this felt so far away or like it might not even happen the way I imagined, and now it’s here. This book holds so much of me. Not just recipes, but everything I’ve learned through healing my hormones, building routines that actually support me, and figuring out what works for my body without overcomplicating everything. It feels really surreal, a little emotional, and really exciting all at once.

I also wanted to do something in person to celebrate that actually feels like me, so I’m hosting a walk and hang at Alfalfa in Santa Monica for my LA girls. Think matcha, avocado toast, yogurt bowls, books for sale, and just getting to meet you guys in real life without it feeling like a big overwhelming event. You can RSVP here if you’re local and can come: https://partiful.com/e/9hIeSYJjMqVFf44NL3rn

And next week, I’m doing a live on TalkShop where we can actually hang in real time. I’ll be answering your questions, doing a little cookbook demo, and talking through hormones, routines, and everything that went into the book. If you preorder through the live, you’ll also get a signed copy, which I’m really excited about!! It’s free to register here come hang!! https://talkshop.live/watch/U217t5BwJp25

If you’re setting intentions for April and need inspo, I think mine are pretty simple. I don’t want to force anything or overdo it. I just want to let go of what’s been quietly weighing on me, focus on a few things that actually feel good, and be present enough to enjoy this moment, because I know it’s one I’ll look back on!

I have a feeling this is going to be a really special month (:

xx Paige

I feel like the more I learn about wellness, the less black and white everything becomes, and some of the things I used to fully believe… I don’t anymore. So these are my current takes. They might be a little controversial, but they’ve genuinely made me feel better

eating “perfectly clean” is overrated

I know this is not what people want to hear, but I’ve had days where I ate the cleanest meals possible and still felt bloated and off, and days where I was way more relaxed and felt completely fine. Being overly strict can stress your body out just as much as eating poorly

side note, here’s my famous chicken salad recipe!

most people are doing too much

too many supplements
too many rules
too many protocols

I get it because I’ve been there. But there’s a point where your body just feels overwhelmed instead of supported. More is not always better

not every symptom is something to fix

this was a hard one for me. But your body is allowed to fluctuate. You’re allowed to have a day where you feel off, it doesn’t mean your hormones are wrecked or your gut is ruined. Sometimes it literally just means… you had a day

walking is better than forcing workouts you don’t want to do

I said what I said. If you’re dragging yourself through a workout your body is not into, it’s probably not doing what you think it is. Walking consistently has done more for me than pushing through workouts when I feel exhausted

your body is not as fragile as you think

I feel like wellness content sometimes makes it seem like one “wrong” ingredient or one off day is going to mess everything up. Your body is way more resilient than that, it’s designed to adapt

gut health content can make you overthink everything

and this is coming from someone who talks about gut health. At a certain point, analyzing every ingredient and every reaction just makes you more anxious around food, and that alone can mess with your digestion

you don’t need to earn feeling good

you don’t need to have the perfect routine, the perfect diet, the perfect morning. Your body responds way better to consistency than perfection

being less intense has actually made me feel better

this is probably the biggest shift for me. Doing less, but doing it consistently. Not reacting to everything, not trying to fix everything immediately, and trusting my body a little more

what I’m actually doing right now

keeping things simple
eating meals that feel good and filling
moving every day in a way that feels natural
not overloading supplements

just give me nature and morning sun

final thought <3

I think the version of wellness that actually works long term is a lot less aesthetic than what we see online. It’s not perfect, it’s not extreme, it just feels good in your body. If you disagree with any of these I honestly get it because I used to disagree with half of them too… but this is where I’m at right now and thought I’d share to save you guys some time

PS: we are 20 days away from my Sync & Savor cookbook launch!! I’m so excited to spend all spring and summer cooking through the book with you all! Pre-order HERE

See ya on Sunday!

xx Paige

We are officially 30 days away from the launch of Sync & Savor. It honestly feels surreal typing that. This book has been years in the making and we are finally getting so close to it being in your kitchens!!

My dream for launch week is that we are all making the recipes together in real time. I will be sharing what I am cooking, how I am planning my meals for the week, and little tips from the book that didn’t fully make it onto the page.

If you want to be part of that moment, make sure you pre-order so your copy arrives right when the book drops. Pre-order here!

A lil life update

I want to talk about something that I do not always show online. The past few weeks I honestly was not in a great place mentally. I felt really down, unmotivated, and a little stuck in my head. Which is funny because if you looked at my social media it probably looked like life was fun and busy. That’s the strange thing about the internet, life can look exciting and aesthetic while you are still struggling internally, it happens to everyone.

Two days before, I randomly decided to book a trip to Hawaii to stay with some friends. Very spontaneous, very last minute, slightly chaotic. But it ended up being exactly what I needed. We did the simplest things. We surfed, we ran in the rain, we played games at night, we cooked meals together, we laughed a lot. Nothing fancy, nothing productive. Just being outside, moving our bodies, and spending time with good people. And it was soooo healing.

It reminded me of something that sounds simple but is easy to forget. Sometimes the cure is not a new routine, a new supplement, or a perfectly optimized morning. Sometimes the cure is just changing your environment.

Getting outside, being around people who make you feel good, getting off your phone, letting life be simple again.

Now realistically, flying to Hawaii every time I am in a funk is not exactly a sustainable mental health strategy. I wish. But what the trip reminded me of is that when I feel low, the worst thing I can do is what I naturally want to do (which is isolate). All I want to do during periods like this is stay in my apartment, scroll on my phone, overthink everything.

Instead, the answer is usually to do the opposite. Visit a friend, go on a walk, say yes to dinner, get in the ocean, change your scenery for a day or two.

Even a small shift can reset your nervous system more than you realize!

What I’m focusing on this week

With the book launch approaching, the next month is going to be busy and exciting. But after the past few weeks I am trying to stay grounded in the simple things that actually make me feel good:

• Morning sunlight and movement
• Cooking real meals instead of rushing through the day
• Surfing whenever I can (I’m not good btw)
• Getting outside even if it is just a walk
• Spending time with friends even when I’d rather be alone

Those things sound basic but they are the foundation for everything else. And honestly they are also the heart of Sync & Savor. The book is not just recipes. It is about building rhythms that support your hormones, your energy, and your overall well being.

This week’s little reminder

If you are in a funk right now, you are not broken. You might just need a change of scenery. Go outside. Move your body. See a friend. Cook a meal. Step away from the noise for a bit. Simple things can shift everything.

Anddddd if you want to cook along with me during launch week, make sure to pre-order Sync & Savor so your copy arrives right when the book releases.

If you have been planning to order, now is the time to pre-order.

When you pre-order before launch you will
• receive the pre-order bonus pack
• and most importantly, you can cook along with me during launch week

I seriously cannot wait to see your kitchens, your versions of the recipes, and what you make first.

We are officially 30 days out, it’s happening!!!

See you next Sunday (:

xx Paige

Once I stopped trying to eat and act the same way every single week of the month and started syncing my meals and lifestyle to my hormones, something clicked. My cravings stopped feeling chaotic, my bloating felt less dramatic, my late-night “what do I even want?” spirals got quieter.

Sunday Sync is not just meal prep, it’s hormone strategy! Below are 4 brand-new recipes for each phase + “why this works” under each so you actually understand what your body is doing! Save this. Cook this. Come back to it.

MENSTRUAL PHASE

Lower estrogen + progesterone. Energy dips. Body is shedding. Think warm, iron-rich, grounding.

Smoky Sweet Potato & Grass-Fed Beef Chili

Serves 4–5

Ingredients

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled + cubed

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 cup bone broth

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• Sea salt + black pepper

• Optional toppings: avocado, pumpkin seeds, cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion, cook 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.

3. Add beef, breaking up until browned.

4. Stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and spices.

5. Bring to boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Why This Works

• Grass-fed beef → highly absorbable heme iron to replenish losses

• Sweet potatoes → grounding complex carbs to stabilize blood sugar

• Bone broth → minerals + gut support when digestion may feel slower

• Warming spices → support circulation and digestion

This is not the week to force cold salads. Let yourself be warm.

FOLLICULAR PHASE

Estrogen rising. Brain clearer. Energy building. Body handles lighter, fresher meals beautifully.

Lemon Herb Chicken + Spring Veg Quinoa Bowl

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 cup dry quinoa

• 2 cups water or broth

• 1 bunch asparagus

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 2 handfuls arugula

• Sea salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss asparagus + zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast 15–18 min.

3. Cook quinoa (bring to boil, simmer covered 15 min, fluff).

4. Marinate chicken in lemon, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.

5. Bake 18–22 min. Slice and assemble bowls.

Why This Works

• Quinoa → light but protein-rich carb for rising activity

• Bitter greens (arugula/asparagus) → support liver processing of increasing estrogen

• Lean protein → supports muscle repair and metabolic flexibility

This is usually when you want to try new workouts, start projects, clean your apartment at 9pm. Eat for it!

OVULATORY PHASE

Peak estrogen. Often your most magnetic, social, outward-facing week.

Mango Salmon Glow Bowl

Serves 3–4

Ingredients

• 3 wild salmon fillets

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Sea salt + pepper

• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 mango, diced

• 1 avocado, sliced

• Juice of 1 lime

• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper. Bake 10–12 minutes.

3. Layer cabbage, cucumber, mango in bowls.

4. Add salmon + avocado. Finish with lime + cilantro.

Why This Works

• Omega-3s (salmon) → anti-inflammatory support when estrogen peaks

• Vitamin C (mango + lime) → supports collagen + iron absorption

• Healthy fats (avocado) → stabilize blood sugar and enhance glow

This is the phase where your skin looks best and your appetite may feel slightly lighter. Keep meals colorful and vibrant!

LUTEAL PHASE

Progesterone rises. Metabolism increases slightly. Cravings louder. Blood sugar needs stability.

Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Drizzle

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Sea salt

• ¼ cup tahini

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Splash of water

Instructions

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 40–45 minutes.

2. Brown turkey in olive oil with spices.

3. Mix tahini + lemon + water into drizzle.

4. Split potatoes, fill with turkey, drizzle sauce.

Why This Works

• Complex carbs → support serotonin production

• Higher protein + fats → stabilize rising appetite

• Magnesium-rich tahini → supports PMS mood + muscle relaxation

This is not the week to restrict. Your body literally needs more.

The Framework Behind All of This

What you just read isn’t random recipe curation, it’s a framework. This is exactly how my cookbook Sync & Savor is structured! Not just dinners! But breakfasts, lunches, snacks, desserts for every single phase, so you’re not guessing what your body needs.

In the book we go deeper into:

• What’s happening hormonally in each phase

• How metabolism and cravings actually shift

• How to reduce bloating + blood sugar swings

• How to build balanced plates without overthinking it

• Grocery lists + prep structure so Sundays feel calm

It’s not a diet, it’s a rhythm! And if you pre-order this month, you get the bonus pack with exclusive recipes from the book and full “days in my life” during each phase! Just put your order number HERE and it will be emailed to you immediately! Here’s a bonus recipe for ya ;)

For today though: pick your phase, cook one recipe, stock your fridge.

Your Wednesday self will feel very taken care of!

Have the best week

xx Paige

And writing this made me realize how many of us are just winging our food every single day. Even the girls who “eat healthy,” even the girls who care about their cycle, even the girls who save recipes on Instagram, we still end up at 7:30 pm like wait what am I making, or 9 am realizing we have nothing balanced for breakfast, or mid afternoon grabbing something random because we did not plan ahead.

That is exactly why I wrote this. Not to be a chef, not to be aesthetic, not to make complicated wellness food. I wrote the book I actually wish I had when I was trying to feel good in my body without overthinking every bite.

what this actually is

Sync & Savor is 85+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts, organized by each phase of your cycle so you know what to lean into and when. Everything is high protein but not boring, gluten free without feeling restrictive, balanced in a way that supports your energy and hormones, fast enough for real life, and made with ingredients you can actually find at a normal grocery store.

There are breakfasts that keep you full and steady, lunches you can meal prep without hating them by Wednesday, dinners that take 20 to 30 minutes and taste like something you would order out, snacks that are actually satisfying, and desserts that I get tagged in daily because people are obsessed.

This is not a once in a while cookbook. This is a use it multiple times a week cookbook. It is structure without obsession. It is balance without rules.

why I am asking you to preorder

To be transparent, preorders are everythinggggg in publishing. They determine how many copies stores order, they determine placement, they determine how visible the book is, and they determine whether I get to do this again. If you already know you like my recipes, or you plan on eventually getting the book anyway, preordering is the most impactful way to support me.

here is the bonus part

If you preorder Sync & Savor, you also get access to an exclusive digital bonus guide. It walks you through a day in the life for each phase of your cycle, with supportive mindset cues, realistic movement ideas, skincare habits that align with each phase, and sneak peek recipes that are only available through this preorder bonus.

You have to preorder and submit your info to get it HERE, it will not be available after launch, so this is truly just for the early girls !!

why I am telling you this

If you have ever saved one of my recipes, tried one of my dinners, made one of my protein desserts, or messaged me about hormones, bloating, or protein, this book was built for you. I genuinely think it will make your life easier and take away that daily what do I eat spiral.

Preorder it, get the bonus guide, and set yourself up with meals that actually work.

I am really proud of this one :)

xx Paige

So here’s what’s on my mind lately:

1. My body responds way more to stress than to food.

I’ve tested every food theory. Gluten free, dairy free, higher carb, lower carb, more fiber, less fiber. And yes, food matters. But the weeks I feel the most bloated, puffy, inflamed it’s almost always when I’m:

• overthinking texts

• overchecking my analytics

• overscheduling myself

• sleeping 6 hours instead of 8

My body does not care how clean my meals are if my nervous system is fried and I don’t think we talk about that enough.

2. Growth seasons feel unstable before they feel expansive.

With my work especially, there’s this weird in-between phase where:

• You’ve outgrown your current systems

• You’re not fully in the next level yet

• Your engagement fluctuates

• Your income feels less predictable

• Your identity is shifting

It sometimes feel like regression, but I actually think it’s recalibration. Every time I’ve had a big leap, there was a weird, uncomfortable in-between first. So if you’re there right now, same.

3. My best weeks are boring.

My best feeling weeks look like:

• walking daily

• having a lil morning routine

• protein at every meal

• strength training 2x

• no dramatic conversations

• phone on do not disturb at night

• going to bed before 11

Nothing extreme, nothing viral, nothing impressive, just consistent. And consistency is not sexy online, but it’s everythingggg in real life.

If you’re in a similar season, I see you. And if something in your life feels loud right now, maybe the answer isn’t more intensity, maybe it’s just less noise.

I’ll see ya guys on Sunday with your weekly cycle based recipes. In the meantime, if you haven’t pre-ordered my cookbook Sync & Savor, you can pre-order here! In it, you’ll get hormone info from OBGYN Dr. Amersi, lifestyle and workout tips that support each phase, and 85+ breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert recipes for your menstural, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phase <3

xx Paige

For so long I thought my energy, cravings, mood, motivation, confidence, and digestion were just random. Some weeks I felt clear, social, productive, and lean. Other weeks I was bloated, exhausted, hungry, and questioning everything.

Turns out, it’s not random. If you have a cycle, your hormones are shifting every single week. Estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH, they rise and fall in a predictable pattern, and those shifts affect way more than just your period. They impact how you tolerate workouts, how you process carbs, how social you feel, how well you sleep, and even how your skin looks.

You do not have one consistent body all month. You have four different hormonal environments.

Once I understood that, everything changed. I stopped trying to eat the same way, train the same way, and schedule my life the same way every week. Instead, I started working with my cycle and my energy, workouts, and overall mood became way more stable.

I turned this information into a 28-day blueprint!

(Based on a ~28 day cycle. If yours is 26 or 32 days, the phases still apply, they just shift slightly.)

Day 1 = first day of bleeding.

You move through four distinct hormonal environments each month:

1. Menstrual

2. Follicular

3. Ovulatory

4. Luteal

Here’s what’s happening, and how to work with it.

Phase 1: Menstrual (Approx. Days 1–5)

What’s happening hormonally:
Estrogen and progesterone are both low. Your body is shedding the uterine lining. Inflammation is slightly higher. Energy is usually lower.

How you might feel:

• Tired, slower

• More introspective

• Crampy or achy

• Lower appetite (for some)

• Wanting more alone time

Nutrition focus:

• Iron-rich foods (grass-fed beef, lentils, spinach)

• Warm, easy-to-digest meals (soups, stews, oatmeal)

• Hydration + electrolytes

• Magnesium for cramps

• Don’t under-eat, your body is doing real work

Training focus:

• Walks

• Light Pilates

• Mobility

• Stretching

• If you feel good, short low-intensity lifts are fine, but don’t force PRs

Life focus:

• Reflect

• Journal

• Review goals

• Keep your schedule lighter if possible

This is not the week to prove yourself. It’s the week to reset.

Phase 2: Follicular (Approx. Days 6–13)

What’s happening hormonally:
Estrogen starts rising. FSH stimulates follicle development. Energy builds. Insulin sensitivity improves.

How you might feel:

• Clearer mentally

• Motivated

• Creative

• More social

• Leaner / less bloated

Nutrition focus:

• Higher protein for muscle building

• Fresh, lighter meals (big salads, bowls, smoothies)

• Great time to try new recipes

• Your body generally tolerates carbs well here

Training focus:

• Progressive overload

• Strength training

• Trying new workouts

• Higher intensity intervals (if you enjoy them)

Life focus:

• Start new projects

• Pitch ideas

• Batch content

• Plan social things

This is your “fresh start” window each month.

Phase 3: Ovulatory (Approx. Days 14–16)

What’s happening hormonally:
Estrogen peaks. LH surges to trigger ovulation. Testosterone rises slightly.

How you might feel:

• Confident

• Magnetic

• Social

• More outgoing

• Higher libido

• Stronger in workouts

Nutrition focus:

• Balanced meals (protein + carbs + fat)

• Fiber to support estrogen metabolism

• Don’t skip meals

Training focus:

• Heavier lifts

• Performance days

• Group classes

• Challenging workouts

Life focus:

• First dates

• Meetings

• Networking

• Photoshoots

• Big presentations

If you’re going to schedule something bold, this is your window!

Phase 4: Luteal (Approx. Days 17–28)

This phase has two distinct halves.

Early Luteal (Days 17–23)

Hormones: Progesterone rises. Body temp increases. Metabolism increases slightly.

You might feel:

• Calm

• Focused

• Productive

• Slightly hungrier

Nutrition focus:

• Add ~100–300 extra calories

• Prioritize complex carbs at dinner (sweet potato, rice, fruit)

• Magnesium + B6 support

• Keep blood sugar stable

Training focus:

• Strength training still great

• Moderate intensity

• Structured workouts

Late Luteal (Days 24–28)

Hormones: Progesterone drops if no pregnancy. Estrogen dips. PMS symptoms can show up.

You might feel:

• More sensitive

• Lower motivation

• More bloated

• Constipated

• Craving chocolate / carbs

• Lower frustration tolerance

Nutrition focus:

• Do not slash carbs

• Salt + potassium balance (helps bloating)

• Dark chocolate is fine

• Warm, grounding meals

• Extra hydration

Training focus:

• Lower intensity

• Walks

• Pilates

• Skip HIIT if you feel drained

Life focus:

• Protect your evenings

• Avoid major decisions

• Don’t over-schedule

This is not a discipline issue. It’s a hormonal shift.

How to Use This

1. Figure out what day you’re on.

2. Identify your phase.

3. Adjust slightly, not dramatically.

4. Observe what changes.

You don’t need to overhaul your personality each week. Just small shifts:

• Push harder when estrogen is high

• Eat more when progesterone rises

• Rest when both hormones drop

The Takeaway

You are not inconsistent. You are cyclical.

When you understand your hormonal rhythm, you stop fighting your body and start planning with it. That’s when workouts feel better, cravings make more sense, and your mood swings feel less chaotic.

If you like this type of info, you’ll love my book Sync & Savor where I deep dive into all of this info further with OBGYN Dr. Amersi & share 85+ recipes that support each phase :)

This month isn’t about reinventing yourself, it’s about refining. Listening more closely. Choosing what you want to carry forward and what you’re done forcing.

My February intentions

I make a list every month! Here’s mine incase you need some inspo for yours

What’s in season in February 🍊🥬

Eating seasonally is one of the simplest ways to support hormones and digestion, especially in winter!

Right now, think grounding + warming + mineral-rich:

• Citrus (oranges, grapefruit, lemons)

• Sweet potatoes & winter squash

• Beets

• Carrots

• Dark leafy greens

• Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)

• Apples & pears

These foods support liver detox pathways, digestion, and steady energy, all things we need as winter lingers and cycles fluctuate.

Menstrual-phase meal prep

If you’re like me and get your period around the full moon (lol), I thought I’d share what I meal prepped for this week!

This is the phase for:

• warm meals

• easy-to-digest carbs

• iron + protein

• foods that feel comforting but stabilizing

Here are some of my favorite low-effort, high-reward period meal prep staples:

Bone Broth Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati are easiest to digest)

• 2 cups bone broth (chicken or beef)

• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear.

2. Add rice and bone broth to a pot. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

4. Stir in salt and butter or olive oil.

5. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.

Why it works

• Gentle, easy-to-digest carbs

• Mineral-rich from bone broth

• Supports digestion, replenishment, and energy during your period

Perfect as a base for bowls, eggs, ground meat, or eaten warm on its own.

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.

4. Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.

Why it works

• Slow-release carbs for stable energy

• Supports progesterone production

• Deeply grounding and satisfying

Great with breakfast, alongside protein, or as a snack when cravings hit.

Simple Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• Optional: 1 clove garlic, dried herbs, or black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef and break it up as it cooks.

3. Season with salt (and garlic/herbs if using).

4. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

5. Drain excess fat if needed (or keep it — fat is supportive here).

Why it works

• Rich in iron, B vitamins, and protein

• Supports energy levels during bleeding

• Extremely versatile and satiating

Use in bowls, lettuce wraps, over rice, or with roasted veggies.

Chocolate Protein Balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup nut butter (almond or peanut)

• ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

• 2 tbsp cacao powder

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)

• Pinch of sea salt

• Splash of almond milk if mixture is dry

• Optional: sprinkle of hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao nibs, or goji berries

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

2. Mix until a thick dough forms.

3. Roll into bite-sized balls.

4. Store in the fridge up to 1 week.

Why it works

• Satisfies chocolate cravings

• Stabilizes blood sugar

• Feels indulgent without the crash

Bonus Period Prep Ideas:

• Slow-cooked soups or stews

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Steamed veggies tossed with olive oil

• Warm herbal teas (ginger, cinnamon, chamomile)

The goal during your period isn’t perfection, it’s support

A lil reminder <3

If you’re feeling pulled toward structure but also craving softness, that’s not a contradiction, it’s wisdom.

Your body doesn’t need punishment to change.
It needs rhythm, nourishment, and trust.

✨ Sync & Savor is officially available for pre-order ✨

If you want a deeper, more intentional way to eat with your cycle, not against it, my cookbook Sync & Savor is designed to guide you through exactly that (:

It’s rooted in:

• cycle-synced nourishment

• hormone-supportive meals

• realistic routines that fit real life

Pre-ordering truly means the world to me and helps bring this work to more women who need it. Pre-order Sync & Savor here

Have the best week ahead!

xx Paige

Winter is when your body naturally craves warmth, grounding, and predictability. Digestion slows slightly, energy comes in waves instead of bursts, and your nervous system benefits from routine.

Right now for me, it’s warm breakfasts I can reheat, soups that calm digestion, balanced bowls that don’t require a million ingredients, & a few sweet things (of course) that keep me from feeling deprived.

These are the recipes that have been on repeat in my kitchen lately. Nothing fancy. Just food that works in January

Cozy Cinnamon-Vanilla Baked Oatmeal

This is the breakfast I make when I want something cozy but filling enough to last

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1½ cups milk of choice

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: ½ cup chopped Medjool dates or frozen berries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a small baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined. Fold in dates or berries if using.

5. Transfer to baking dish and smooth the top.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes, until set in the center.

Let cool slightly before slicing. Reheat throughout the week and serve with yogurt, nut butter, or a splash of milk!

Winter Glow Soup

Simple, soothing, and digestion-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

• 4 cups bone broth

• ½ tsp sea salt (more to taste)

• Black pepper, to taste

• Optional: ¼ cup coconut milk for extra creaminess

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and sauté 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.

3. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add carrots, sweet potato, bone broth, salt, and pepper.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.

6. Blend with an immersion blender (or carefully in a blender) until smooth.

7. Stir in coconut milk if using and adjust seasoning.

Finish with olive oil and flaky salt. Stores well for 4–5 days.

Maple-Miso Salmon Bowls

A winter dinner I never get sick of

Ingredients

• 2–4 salmon fillets

• 1 tbsp white miso

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1½ cups cooked jasmine rice

• 2 cups roasted vegetables (broccoli, green beans, or carrots work well)

• Optional: avocado, sesame seeds, or chili crisp

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.

2. In a small bowl, whisk miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.

3. Place salmon on baking sheet and brush generously with glaze.

4. Bake 10–12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.

5. Serve over warm jasmine rice with roasted vegetables (or salad).

6. Top with avocado, sesame seeds, or chili crisp if desired.

Balanced, cozy, and perfect for weeknights.

Chocolate Date Tahini Bites

Because January still needs dessert

Ingredients

• 10–12 Medjool dates, pitted

• ¼ cup tahini

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips

• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Open each date and stuff with about 1 teaspoon tahini (or peanut butter if you prefer)

2. Melt dark chocolate gently (microwave in 30-second intervals)

3. Dip or drizzle dates with melted chocolate

4. Sprinkle lightly with flaky salt

5. Place in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes until set

Keep stored in the fridge for an easy sweet bite all week.

Grab your ingredients this weekend and enjoy these recipes all next week! See ya Sunday :)

xx Paige

I took the past couple weeks off for the holidays to spend time with my best friends in Hawaii and then my family. It has felt really good.

Instead of the usual “new year, new me” energy, I am stepping into 2026 with a different intention: alignment over intensity.

This past year taught me that real progress does not come from doing more. It comes from doing what actually supports your body, your nervous system, and your life consistently. I do not want another year of white knuckling wellness or setting goals that look good on paper but do not feel good in real life.

So as we cross into 2026, I am focusing on:

• Feeling regulated instead of rushed

• Eating in a way that supports my hormones, not fights them

• Building routines that feel grounding, not restrictive

• Creating from a place of truth, not trends

If you are craving a softer, more sustainable way to take care of yourself this year, you are in the right place.

My 2026 Wellness Intentions (Feel Free to Borrow)

Instead of rigid resolutions, these are the anchors I am returning to:

• Honor my cycle by planning food & movement around hormonal shifts

• Protein and minerals first, especially during busy or stressful weeks

• Stability over extremes with fewer “reset” moments and more daily nourishment

• Nervous system support over willpower

• Consistency over perfection every time

Which brings me to something I know so many of you love and ask for

Cycle Aligned Recipes

My cookbook Sync & Savor comes out this year!! Simple, hormone supportive meals you will actually make! I’m so excited to finally be able to get this guide in your hands.

I want to keep the book recipes special for you all but will still continue to give meal ideas over the next few months! Below is a phase by phase guide with brand new, full recipes designed to support energy, digestion, hormones, and blood sugar throughout your cycle :)

This is a toolbox, not a rulebook. Take what serves you.

Phase 1: Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5)

Focus: Replenishment, warmth, rest
Support: Iron levels, recovery, nervous system

Iron Rich Beef and Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 oz grass fed ground beef

• 1 cup jasmine rice cooked in bone broth

• 1 cup spinach

• Olive oil

• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Brown beef in a pan with sea salt.

2. Lightly sauté spinach until just wilted.

3. Serve beef and spinach over rice and finish with olive oil.

Why it works: Iron, glycine, and easy to digest carbs support recovery and reduce fatigue.

Cinnamon Date Latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm almond or oat milk

• 1 to 2 Medjool dates, blended

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• Pinch sea salt

Blend or whisk until smooth. Sip slowly.

Phase 2: Follicular Phase (Days 6–10)

Focus: Lightness, clarity, energy
Support: Rising estrogen, digestion, motivation

Lemon Tahini Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice

• Arugula or mixed greens

Tahini Sauce

• ¼ cup tahini

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• Water to thin

Instructions

1. Season chicken and pan sear until golden and cooked through. Slice.

2. Whisk tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.

3. Assemble bowls with rice, greens, chicken, and sauce.

Berry Protein Yogurt Crunch

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cup mixed berries

• 1 tablespoon ground flax

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

• Drizzle of honey

Why it works: Fiber and protein gently wake up digestion after menstruation.

Phase 3: Ovulatory Phase (Days 11–16)

Focus: Radiance, strength, social energy
Support: Peak estrogen, inflammation control

Ginger Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Cucumber Salad

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey

• Pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Bake salmon at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes.

2. Toss cucumber salad ingredients together.

3. Serve salmon with salad on the side.

Dark Chocolate Bark

Ingredients

• ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

• Flaky sea salt

Spread chocolate on parchment, sprinkle toppings, freeze, and break into pieces.

Phase 4: Luteal Phase (Days 17–28)

Focus: Blood sugar stability, calm, comfort
Support: Progesterone production, stress resilience

Cozy Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 large sweet potato, diced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Roast sweet potato at 425°F for 25 minutes.

2. Brown turkey with spices and sea salt.

3. Combine and drizzle with olive oil.

Banana Tahini Mug Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 tablespoon tahini

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Mash all ingredients and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds.

Why it works: Calming carbs and fats help curb cravings and support sleep.

A Note From Me <3

Thank you for being here, for giving me space, and for choosing a softer path with me.

Here is to nourishment, consistency, and a year that actually feels good :)

xx Paige

The holidays are officially here- the dinners, the travel, the overstimulation, the sugar, the late nights, the expectations, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how easy it is to abandon ourselves during this time “just for a few weeks.”

And then suddenly it’s January and we’re exhausted, inflamed, and disconnected from our bodies.

So this is your reminder: you don’t need to do the holidays perfectly to do them intentionally.

A few things I’m personally prioritizing right now:

• Earlier nights when possible (even 30–45 minutes matters)

• Protein + minerals before sugar (not instead of, before)

• Sunlight + movement in the morning to regulate cortisol

• Staying warm (nervous system gold)

If you’re traveling, eating differently, drinking more than usual, or around people who drain you a bit, the goal isn’t restriction or control. It’s support!

Think: What can I add that helps my body feel safe?

Warm meals. Salt. Water. Gentle walks. Deep breaths. A moment alone before bed.

That’s it. That’s the work.

This Week’s Sunday Sync <3

Take a second today to check in with where you are in your cycle, or just how your body feels if you don’t track.

Ask yourself:

• What feels energizing right now?

• What feels heavy or forced?

• Where can I soften instead of push?

Your body is always communicating. The holidays don’t change that, they just make it easier to ignore.

Light a candle, make something warm, and let today be slower than you think it “should” be.

Cycle Syncing This Week

Follicular Phase + Ovulation

These phases are all about energy, creativity, confidence, and digestion support, but without spiking blood sugar or overdoing caffeine (especially important during the holidays).

Below are two recipes I’ve never shared before, + 1 page from my cookbook designed specifically for this window

Lemon Tahini Chickpea & Herb Bowl

Bright, light, and grounding Why it works: Supports estrogen rise, liver detox, and digestion while keeping blood sugar stable.

Ingredients (1–2 servings)

• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and dried

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Sea salt & pepper

Tahini Lemon Sauce

• 2 tbsp tahini

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)

• Pinch sea salt

To assemble

• Mixed greens or arugula

• Chopped cucumber

• Fresh dill + parsley

• Optional: avocado or goat cheese

Instructions

1. Roast chickpeas at 400°F for ~25 minutes with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until golden.

2. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and warm water until smooth.

3. Assemble greens, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, and drizzle generously with sauce.

✨ Tip: This is amazing with a warm pita or side of roasted sweet potatoes if you need more grounding.

Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

This is a confidence-boosting, hormone-supporting dinner, perfect for ovulation energy. Why it works: High protein, anti-inflammatory fats, zinc for ovulation, and easy digestion.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 2 salmon fillets

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Glaze

• 1 tbsp raw honey

• 1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Coconut Rice

• 1 cup jasmine rice

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk

• Pinch sea salt

To serve

• Steamed or sautéed broccolini or green beans

• Lime wedges

• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook rice with water, coconut milk, and salt.

2. Mix glaze ingredients.

3. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear salmon skin-side down 3–4 minutes, flip, brush with glaze, and cook another 2–3 minutes.

4. Serve over coconut rice with greens, lime, and sesame seeds.

✨ Tip: This is a great meal to make when hosting, it feels elevated but is incredibly simple.

If you guys have been loving the Sunday Sync recipes, you’ll love Sync & Savor! It’s my cookbook for living in tune with your cycle, filled with over 85 recipes, lifestyle tips and guidance on simple swaps that can help balance hormones, ease symptoms, and promote whole-body health for women everywhere :) PRE-ORDER HERE

A Gentle Reminder…

You don’t need to “reset” in January if you stay connected now. The holidays aren’t something to survive, they’re something to move through with care. Eat the cookies. Drink the wine if you want. Just don’t forget to nourish yourself too :)
See you next Sunday

xx Paige

When you’re bleeding, your body is literally shedding and rebuilding tissue. Your iron is dipping, inflammation can be higher, and your nervous system wants comfort and steadiness. So today’s Sunday Sync is all about supportive, mineral-rich, easy recipes that help your body replenish without you spending an hour in the kitchen. Think: cozy soups, warming spices, creamy blends, and chocolate (always chocolate).

Let’s get into everything I made for my menstrual phase this week.
Save this for your next bleed!

Cinnamon Date Coconut Milk

Warming, iron-supportive, grounding.

Cinnamon, coconut, and dates are all great for menstrual phase because they’re naturally warming, soothing to digestion, and rich in minerals your body craves during a bleed. Dates give quick natural energy, coconut milk provides healthy fats, and spices help circulation.

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 cup water

• 4 dates, pitted

• Cinnamon, to taste

• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. Add everything to a blender.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Strain for the silkiest texture.

4. Store in the fridge 3–4 days.

Use it in matcha, golden milk, oatmeal, or sip it warm before bed.

Lasagna Soup (Cozy One-Pot)

High-iron, protein-rich, perfect for replenishing.

During your period, your iron needs naturally go up. The combination of beef + bone broth gives your body a huge hit of bioavailable iron, electrolytes, collagen, and protein- all things that stabilize energy and reduce that “drained” feeling.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 can tomato sauce

• 4 cups bone broth

• Broken lasagna noodles

• Optional: ricotta or parmesan

Instructions

1. Sauté onion in a little olive oil until soft.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

3. Stir in tomato sauce + bone broth.

4. Bring to a simmer, then add broken lasagna noodles.

5. Cook until noodles are tender.

6. Season to taste.

7. Serve warm with ricotta or parmesan.

It’s the ultimate comfort bowl for low-energy days.

Holiday Spice Overnight Oats

Balancing, easy on digestion, and supportive for low blood sugar.

Oats + chia give slow, steady energy (so important during your bleed), spices improve cramps by reducing inflammation, and protein keeps you full and grounded. Almond butter adds healthy fats that help stabilize hormones and ease PMS symptoms.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oats

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• ½–1 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch ginger

• Pinch nutmeg

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cup milk of choice

• 1 scoop vanilla protein

• 1 tbsp almond butter

Instructions

1. Add oats, chia, spices, and protein to a jar.

2. Pour in milk + maple syrup and stir well.

3. Top with almond butter.

4. Refrigerate overnight.

The easiest, no-thinking-required breakfast for the entire first half of your period.

My Famous Sweet Potato Brownies

Magnesium-rich, mood-boosting, and anti-inflammatory.

Sweet potato is full of vitamin A and potassium, which support hormone production and calm your nervous system. Cacao = magnesium, which helps with cramps, headaches, and stress reactivity. This dessert is literally therapeutic.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato

• ½ cup nut butter

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 egg (or flax egg)

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 1 tsp vanilla

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

3. Spread into a lined baking dish.

4. Bake 20–25 minutes until just set.

5. Cool before slicing.

Soft, fudgy & good for the soul

If you’re bleeding this week, here’s your reminder:

• Favor warming foods (soups, spices, stews) over cold/raw.

• Bring in iron-rich ingredients like beef, bone broth, dates, and leafy greens.

• Focus on slow mornings and restorative movement.

• Hydrate with electrolytes- blood volume dips this phase.

• Allow rest! Rest is productive.

Your period is not a “pause”, it’s a reset. These recipes help your body rebuild, recharge, and move into your follicular phase feeling clearer, lighter, and actually energized.

Have the best week ahead!

xx Paige

I kept this guide tight, aesthetic, and functional- nothing random, nothing filler, just my real favorites. Use this for gifting your sister, your wellness girlies, your cozy-home friends, or yourself (send to your mom) !

Cozy Clothes & Loungewear

These are the things you throw on once… and then suddenly they’re your entire personality. Soft, comfy, oversized in the right way ;)

• Roxy Finley Wide Leg Linen-Blend Pants
  Elevated linen, easy to style, sooo comfy, and flattering.

  

• FP Movement Mountain High Half Zip Fleece
  The zip-up you reach for every single chilly morning. I get so many compliments on it

  

• Free People Go-To Long Sleeve Set
  When you want to look put-together but feel like you’re in pajamas (me everyday)

• Edikted Striped Foldover Shorts (PacSun)
  Beachy energy, cozy texture, perfect for California winter. Love these with a big sweater

• We The Free Oversized Striped Crewneck
  A forever piece. Wear it with leggings, jeans, or none of the above…

• ANINE BING Harvey Sweatshirt – Heather Grey
  My go-to gray hoodie

• adidas Handball Spezial Brown Sneakers
  My favorite shoes of all time!

• New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5

  My favorite walking / running shoes. So much support and so cute

Glow, Skin & Beauty Staples

A mix of my clean beauty favorites!

• Tower 28 LipSoftie® Treatment
  My favorite lip product

• Primally Pure Dry Shampoo (Dark Hair)
  The only dry shampoo that has ever worked for me, gives great volume, non-toxic

• Pirette Eau de Parfum
  Beachy, soft, warm, & clean! The signature scent of someone who moisturizes.

• Cowboy Colostrum Powder – Vanilla
  Gut support + skin glow in one. Great wellness gift. Very yummy in matcha, coffee, oats, and yogurt bowls

• Medicube Deep Vita C Facial Pads
  Fast vitamin C glow. Perfect for dull winter skin!

• +Lux Unfiltered N°32 Gradual Self Tanner – Santal
  Your “I’m glowing, not orange” secret in the winter. Clean ingredients, no weird self tan scent

• LED Red Light Therapy Panel
  Stimulates collagen & helps inflammation!

Home, Kitchen & Non-Toxic Cooking

Giftable upgrades that make everyday routines feel just a little more elevated.

• Winter Grove Soy Candle
  Clean burn, cozy scent, instant mood shift.

• Our Place Wonder Oven (Air Fryer + Toaster)
  The “I actually cook now” starter pack. Best thing I bought all year

• Caraway 4.5 qt Non-Toxic Ceramic Sauté Pan (Perracotta)
  Pretty enough to leave on your stove (I do)

• Caraway Kitchen Organization Set
  For your Type-A friend… or the friend who wants to be. Pricey but SUCH a great gift I love it so much

ENJOY

xx Paige

Then I sat on the sand journaling and wrote a list that I want to share with you:

27 things I’ve learned by 27 ↓

1. What’s meant for you will never pass you by.

2. Do more of what you don’t want to do, comfort is cozy, but growth is better.

3. Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.

4. Everything is new to everyone at some point- do the thing!

5. Nature is healing.

6. It’s always worth asking.

7. Your body and your looks are the least interesting thing about you.

8. If you get the chance to be spontaneous, do it.

9. Happiness isn’t on the other side of anything.

10. No one shares their whole life online- comparing isn’t worth it.

11. You become who you surround yourself with.

12. If someone judges you for doing something you love, let them, someone else will think it’s cool.

13. There are people you haven’t met yet who will become some of the most important people in your life.

14. Never stop learning.

15. Be genuinely happy for others- there’s room for everyone.

16. Timing is real and it’s always working for you.

17. Don’t take anything personally, people’s actions are reflections of themselves.

18. Get your morning sun.

19. Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s a step toward it.

20. Rest is productive.

21. Therapy is amazing.

22. If nothing changes, nothing changes.

23. Move your body for your mind first.

24. When you think someone is cool, tell them.

25. Bad chapters can lead to the best stories.

26. Words without action is manipulation.

27. It really is all fun and games!

xx Paige

This week felt like déjà vu- the kind where life puts you in a familiar situation specifically to test if you’ve actually grown. I caught myself reacting in old patterns, spiraling in my head, feeling triggered by things that weren’t actually real problems, and thinking, “didn’t I learn this lesson already??”

But I realized something hugeeeee while reflecting: Sometimes we don’t actually want the thing we say we want, we want the feeling we think it will give us.

Validation
Control
Certainty
Being chosen
Feeling seen

And when we don’t have that within ourselves, we chase it in other places- work, people, productivity, aesthetics, performance, perfectionism, whatever our “thing” is.

So this week I’m shifting the focus to: How can I give myself what I’m looking for externally? Because that’s real alignment. That’s real confidence. That’s real growth.

Things I’m doing this week to feel like my best self:

• Walk outside first thing in the morning to support my cortisol

• Warm lemon water+ L-glutamine before breakfast

• Epsom salt baths + magnesium glycinate before bed

• Lymphatic drainage (gua sha + body brushing before shower)

• Intentional morning silence- no phone first 30 minutes

Projects I’m working on this week:

• Filming a new 8-minute Pilates series that will destroy your glutes

• Major Substack revamp: more structure, more value, more routines

• A holiday recipe series ideas

Reflection Prompt:

Where in my life am I expecting something external to fix something internal? & what would it look like if I gave that to myself instead?

Recipe of the Week:

Cinnamon Maple Winter Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1 egg

• 1 banana

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• Pinch sea salt

Mix → cook → top with berries + maple syrup.

Mantra of the Week

“I don’t chase. I align. What’s meant for me flows to me.”

If you feel like you’ve been here before- you have. But you’re not the same version of you this time! Consider it a pop quiz from the universe: Are you going to react from old patterns, or respond from new awareness? Have the best Monday eva! Talk to ya Wednesday :)

xx Paige