Eliza Monroe used to crash by 3 p.m. almost every day. No matter how much coffee she drank or how many granola bars she kept at her desk, the fatigue always found her.
“I just thought it was normal,” she laughs. “Part of being an adult.”
But things changed when she committed to a five-day experiment: a full week of plant-based, prepped meals made entirely by her. It wasn’t about going vegan for life—it was about finding out if food could be her fuel instead of something that drained her.
The first morning, she ate a homemade lentil and veggie bowl instead of her usual bagel. By lunch, she felt clearer, more focused. “I was surprised,” she admits.
“Not only was I full, but I wasn’t crashing the way I used to.” Each evening, she came home to food she’d already prepared—soups rich in fiber, colorful grain bowls, and energy bites with oats and nut butter. There was no guesswork, no need to default to takeout.
By the third day, Eliza noticed her sleep had improved. She was waking up easier, without the fog. By day five, she was hooked—not just on the energy boost, but on how in control she felt.
“I used to eat reactively—whatever was around, whatever was fast,” she says. “Now I eat with intention.”
While she doesn’t prep every single meal anymore, that week taught her a new rhythm. She learned how to combine plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and whole carbs in ways that nourished her body and supported her schedule. The energy was real—and lasting.
For Eliza, the biggest takeaway wasn’t about being vegan. It was about giving her body what it truly needed, and seeing how much power she held in every bite.
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