Rhea Frost had a secret: she struck a wall every day at around three o’clock. She remembers, “It was like clockwork.” “All of a sudden, I would feel disoriented, lethargic, and uncharacteristic.”
She used to reach for a second cup of coffee or something sugary, but the quick fix always ended in disaster. Clean Eating Cookbook for Beginners: Eat Better, Feel Better, 500 No-Fuss Clean Recipes Incl. Whole Foods, Diabetic Recipes with 21-Meal Plan to Fuel Your Life
She became irritated and began to monitor her food intake earlier in the day. She admits, “I realised my lunches were heavy on carbohydrates.” “Even the ‘healthy’ ones, like rice bowls, wraps, and sandwiches, gave me a quick boost before draining me.”
At that point, Rhea started experimenting with low-carb snacks and meals that would help her stay steadfast all afternoon. She prioritised timing and quality over cutting carbs entirely.
Lunches became lighter but higher in protein, with avocado, hard-boiled eggs, roasted veggies, and grilled chicken becoming mainstays. She snacked on roasted chickpeas or drank nut milk smoothies in the afternoon.
She says, “It didn’t feel like restriction.” “I felt as though I was at last eating in accordance with my body.”
The afternoon slumps subsided after a week. She maintained her energy, her mental clarity, and—above all—she stopped fearing that mid-day crash. Rhea muses, “It was never just about food.” “It was about having a sense of capability throughout the day.”
