Stop. Drop. & Ditch.

Vegetable Vitality

Ever wonder why they say Carrots are good for you eyes? Carotenoids are the unsung hero of overall health and longevity. By acting to reduce oxidative stress, rebuild cell membranes, and make your cells talk to each other to fight off damage, they promote a healthy mind and body. Eat your vegetables, kids. Resources: Chen, X., He, C., Yu, W., Ma, L., Gou, S., & Fu, P. (2024). Associations between dietary carotenoid and biological age acceleration: insights from NHANES 2009–2018. Biogerontology, 26(1), 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-024-10160-4 Marbas, L. (2026, June 16). 9 habits that slow aging built around your fork. The Habit Healers. https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com/p/9-habits-that-slow-aging-built-around Sartor, C. (2026, April 29). The effect of dietary carotenoids on biological aging in Adults - Natural health research. Natural Health Research - Where Science Supports Wellness. https://naturalhealthresearch.org/the-effect-of-dietary-carotenoids-on-biological-aging-in-adults/ Schimelpfening, N. (2022, July 25). How a diet high in carotenoids can help women live longer, better. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-a-diet-high-in-carotenoids-can-help-women-live-longer-better/?utm_source=ReadNextRAAS

Q2 Review

Are you on track to becoming who you wanted to be on January 1st? 50% of 2026 is gone, and it is time to remember, reflect, and realign your goals to succeed in Q3.

Unsatisfied with Elenoa McCabe

Elenoa McCabe is an IFBB pro, an online fitness coach and influencer, and the podcast host of BEcoming RELENTLESS. In this episode, you'll get a full overview of what it takes to be a bodybuilder, and how all those attributes are fueling Elenoa's true passion of helping women BEcome RELENTLESS themselves. Follow her: @noamccabe_ifbbpro Becoming Relentless on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Friend-Zoning Discipline

For the discipline addict, learn to break up with discipline. We can't become sober of discipline or self-improvement like most addictions - but we can friend-zone them so that the relationship isn't toxic anymore. Resources: Wiest, B. (2020). The mountain is you: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. Thought Catalog Books. Williamson, C. (2026) Modern Wisdom. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr?si=1c7b8153e7bb4929

Triple Threat

Exhausted from playing Defense for way too long? Time to become a two sided player by catching the pass in Triple Threat, and ready to play offense by either shooting, passing, or dribbling. This mindset works on and off the court. Resources: Dreyer, R. (2024, June 13). Playing Offense vs. Defense On Life. The Tribal Way. https://ryandreyer.substack.com/p/playing-offense-vs-defense-on-life The Table Group. (n.d.). Do you play offense or defense at work? | The Table Group. https://www.tablegroup.com/do-you-play-offense-or-defense/?srsltid=AfmBOor8ASzBvVJ4QQxm5glDcg7vJ_puM8Qtp6vLIeaYDEj7T3RIXCGf