Weekly Wellness Reset: Slow Summer Wellness & Simple Meals

Week of June 8, 2026 | Summer Has Just Begun

Summer has a different rhythm to it.

The days feel a little longer. Meals feel a little lighter. There’s more time outside, more sunshine, more opportunities to slow down and reconnect with yourself in simple ways.

And honestly? That’s the energy I want to lean into this week.

Not harder.
Not more restrictive.
Not trying to “perfect” wellness.

Just supportive habits that help you feel good physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Because some of the most restorative wellness habits are also the simplest:

  • Sunlight

  • Movement

  • Hydration

  • Nourishing food

  • Rest

  • Laughter

  • Time outside

  • Meaningful connection

  • Quiet moments alone

This week’s reset is all about slowing down enough to actually notice what helps you feel like yourself again.

Below, you’ll find weekly meal inspiration, movement & the mindset theme of the week.

 
 

Breakfast: Tropical Island Protein Smoothie

Refreshing, energizing, and incredibly easy.

This smoothie is the kind of breakfast that feels perfect for summer — cold, tropical, light, but still supportive. It’s a simple way to get in protein first thing in the morning without having to cook or overthink it.

Think tropical fruit, protein, hydration, and something you can throw together in just a few minutes.

Why I love it for summer:

  • Quick and low effort

  • Great for busy mornings or hot days

  • Easy way to increase protein intake

  • Hydrating and energizing

  • Feels more like something you want to have versus something you “have” to eat

You can also customize it depending on your needs:

  • Add chia or flax for extra fiber

  • Add Greek yogurt for additional protein

  • Toss in spinach for extra nutrients

  • Blend with coconut water for extra hydration

Simple meals are often the meals we stay most consistent with — and consistency is what really supports wellness long term.

Get The Recipe: Tropical Island Protein Smoothie

Lunch: Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Sandwich

This is one of those meals that tastes like summer.

Fresh vegetables, grilled flavor, healthy fats, and satisfying texture all layered into something that feels simple but still nourishing and balanced.

It’s a great reminder that healthy meals do not need to be boring or overly restrictive to support your goals.

Why I love this for summer:

  • Packed with colorful vegetables

  • Feels fresh and satisfying without being heavy

  • Easy to pair with fruit, a salad, or protein

  • Great for lunches outside, pool days, or slower afternoons

  • Simple way to embrace more Mediterranean-style eating

Want to make it more filling or higher protein?

  • Add grilled chicken

  • Add turkey

  • Pair it with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

  • Serve alongside a protein smoothie or pasta salad

This is the kind of meal that supports that “feel good” summer energy — fresh, balanced, flavorful, and easy to enjoy.

Get The Recipe: Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Sandwich

 
 

Dinner: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze

Summer food should feel fun.

And grilled meals just feel like summer.

These skewers are great because they’re simple, flavorful, high in protein, and easy to pair with basically anything:

  • Grilled vegetables

  • Rice or quinoa

  • A chopped salad

  • Fruit

  • Corn on the cob

  • Tzatziki or cucumber salad

You can also prep extra for lunches the next day, which makes healthy eating feel a whole lot easier during busy weeks.

Get The Recipe: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze

Movement Focus: Take It Outside

This week, skip the pressure to make movement intense.

Instead, focus on movement that helps you feel connected, refreshed, and energized. If possible, get outside and enjoy summer movement in a whole new way!

Ideas:

  • Morning walks before it gets too hot

  • Beach walks

  • Pool workouts

  • Bike rides

  • Paddleboarding

  • Outdoor yoga

  • A neighborhood walk after dinner

  • Stretching outside at sunset

  • Playing outside with family or friends

Movement doesn’t always have to feel like a workout to support your wellness.

Sometimes movement is simply a way to reconnect with yourself.

 
 

This Week’s Wellness Focus: Slow Down & Tune In

One thing I keep coming back to lately is this:

Wellness doesn’t have to feel hard to be effective. It can be done in the pockets of your day. A moment of quiet might be all you need. Wellness habits don’t have to be profound. They just have to work for YOU.

Again - sometimes the most supportive things are also the most basic.

Drinking enough water.
Getting outside.
Eating meals that make you feel good.
Laughing more.
Resting without guilt.
Creating a little space to breathe.

This week, instead of asking:
“What do I need to do more of?”

Maybe ask:
“What helps me feel restored?”

That answer might be simpler than you think.

A Few Small Ways to Reset This Week

  • Eat at least one meal outside

  • Take a walk without your phone

  • Prioritize hydration before caffeine

  • Add more color to your meals

  • Watch a sunset

  • Spend time with people who energize you

  • Create one quiet moment for yourself each day

  • Go to bed a little earlier

  • Let wellness feel supportive instead of stressful

Reflection Question for the Week

How can you embrace the simple moments to restore yourself this week?

That’s your reset.

Comment below and tell us what you did to reset this week! - Margot

 
 

Coach’s Note

Pay attention to how summer wellness makes you feel:

  • Your meals: Energy, fullness, mood, digestion, cravings, and satisfaction all matter. Wellness is about learning your body, not just following rules.

  • Movement: Supporting strength, cardiovascular health and mobility mean balancing out what feels good for your body and focusing on the area you need most.

  • Mindset: Echoing the reflection question of the week - How can you embrace the simple moments to restore yourself this week? To build on that, what do you need to restore yourself for the summer? How do you want to feel and function at the end of the summer? Take the action steps that lead you to that place.

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