In this video, I’m walking you through my real 7AM morning routine as a 29-year-old living in New York City—now that I’m no longer doing a 9-to-5. I wanted this to feel realistic, not like those “5AM miracle” routines, because I genuinely wake up between 7 and 8. The vibe is calm, the apartment is quiet, and the only thing on my schedule is an 11AM meeting—so it’s a slower, more intentional start. I start the day with a smoothie and talk about why I’ve been inconsistent with intermittent fasting. For me, it wasn’t moving the needle anymore, and I realized it matters more to eat right, go to bed at a good hour, and not eat too late. On top of that, trying to hit my macros and a 3,000-calorie goal is already hard, so fasting just made it tougher. I also keep it a little vulnerable: I weigh myself, do a quick mirror check-in, and explain how that helps me stay accountable—but also how I’m working on having a healthier relationship with my body and my expectations. And yes, I’m human: I procrastinate on the dishes, because that’s real life too.