Good morning Reader and Happy Easter!

I bought the Lindt Easter bunny for my daughter a few days before Easter…
You know the one—gold foil, red ribbon, the sweetest face that somehow calls to you every time you walk through the kitchen.

And sure enough—there it sits on the counter.
Staring me down.
Again.

Here’s what I’ve come to realize (and maybe you have too):

And that’s not a judgment, it’s just the reality.

So instead of fighting it or pretending we have superhuman willpower, here’s what actually helps:

🧭 A More Realistic (and Kinder) Approach:

1. Plan for the treats.​
   If they’re coming in the house, make them part of your plan. Don’t “hope” to resist them—assume they’ll be eaten, and move on.
2. Keep them in a spot that’s out of sight.​
   It’s a small thing, but it works. If it’s not front and center every time you walk into the kitchen, it’s less likely to be a constant trigger.
3. Practice the pause.​
   Before diving in, just take 10 seconds to check in: “Do I actually want this right now? Or is it just there?”
4. Don’t make it mean anything.​
   Whether you eat the bunny or not, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed, fallen off track, or need to “start over.” It just means you’re human.

One chocolate bunny doesn’t make or break your health goals.
But learning how to navigate food in a way that feels relaxed, not reactive?
That’s the real win.

If you’re ready to stop stressing about food and start feeling good in your body—without all the overthinking—I’m here to help.

👉 Reply to this email and let's chat​

We’ll talk about what’s been getting in the way and how to make your health goals actually work with your real life (chocolate and all).

Cheers,
Brigitte, your "Bad Ass" Health Coach
​Health Coach for Women 40+ | Helping active women Thrive Through Perimenopause and beyond.