🧡 I Thought I Was Eating Healthy. But I Still Felt Awful.
Hi, I’m Jen — and for a long time, I followed all the “rules.”
I bought the organic crackers. I cut gluten. I skipped the fast food lines. I tried every version of “healthy eating” I could find… but was bloated every day.
My energy was gone by 2pm
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And maybe the hardest part? I felt like I was doing everything “right”… and it still wasn’t working.
Until one day, I turned a package around — just to look at the ingredients. That’s when I realized: I had no clue what most of them even were.
That moment changed everything. It was the start of me “waking up” — not just to food, but to how deeply we’ve been misled by marketing, labels, and empty health promises.
🍽 The Moment It Became Bigger Than Me
At first, I started swapping things just for myself. I switched out the yogurts, the salad dressings, the oils. My bloat went away. My energy came back. I started to feel amazing… but I kept it quiet.
And then I met women like Leslie.
She came to me exhausted. She had already tried gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and every wellness influencer’s plan out there. She still felt awful — inflamed, moody, frustrated.
But once she started eating clean using my exact swaps, everything changed. Her gut? Healed. Her skin? Glowing. Her mood? “Better than it’s been in years.”
She recorded this vulnerable video above and I cried. Because I knew: this wasn’t just about me anymore.
👋 Who I’m Writing To
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Why do I still feel this way?” — I see you.
If you’ve ever said, “I’m eating so clean, but my skin, digestion, or energy still sucks,” — I’ve been there.
If your kids eat snacks with five different types of sugar and then spiral into tantrums or tummy aches…
If you’re burnt out on Whole30, frustrated by doctor visits, and tired of guessing what’s “clean” — welcome home.
This space is for you.
🌮 What My Life Looks Like Now
Today, I eat tacos every week — Force of Nature ground beef, Pacha tortillas (code: wakeup), Siete taco seasoning, avocado, and salsa. My green beans steam while I make my son’s lunch. I drink coffee when I want to. I skip it when I don’t. If you want an old but fun video on making clean tacos — here it is.
I feel good in my skin. I sleep better. I don’t bloat. And I know exactly what to do when I travel, go to a restaurant, or stand in front of a confusing aisle of “healthy” options.
Clean eating isn’t a diet. It’s a filter for your food. And once you learn how to read labels, you’ll never be tricked again.
💬 Why I Post So Often
People always ask why I post 6x a week. The truth?
I get thousands of DMs a day. Questions like:
“Is this brand actually clean?”
“Is it normal that I’m bloated on a gluten-free diet?”
“Do I really need to stop drinking Smartwater?!”
There is so much confusion out there.
And honestly? The food industry likes it that way.
But I don’t.
So I make this space loud, clear, and consistent — so you never have to wonder again. I want you to feel informed, empowered, and in control of your health.
💎 What Paid Readers Get
Free subscribers get a lot — but paid readers get the full experience:
My best swaps, straight from the grocery aisle
Exclusive discount codes to my favorite clean brands
A brand-new anti-inflammatory recipe every Saturday
Clean product guides, pantry lists, and every post in full
If you’ve ever felt like “I just wish someone would tell me what to buy” — this is your answer.
👉 Upgrade here and I’ll show you.
🧡 Your Turn: Tell Me Your Story
What brought you here?
What food or health struggle are you working through?
Reply to this email or comment below — I always read what you share, even if I can’t reply to every single message.
This isn’t just my story. It’s yours, too.
And I’m so glad you’re here.
With heart,
Jen Smiley
PS — I know we live in a world full of curated perfection — flawless photos, polished influencers, and content that can feel… fake.
But that’s not me.
I’m real. This brand is real. The bloating, the food struggles, the small wins — I’ve lived them all.
My goal isn’t to impress you — it’s to connect with you.
I hope every post, photo, and video helps you feel seen, strong, and ready to feel your best.
Because being real — and actually feeling good in your body — is what makes you feel alive.