How This Everyday Entrepreneur Stays Energized and Happy Without Living in the Kitchen
As an everyday entrepreneur, I’ve worn all the hats … mom, grandma, business builder, snack scavenger, and let’s be honest… professional “lunch skipper.”
There were days I’d get so lost in my inbox, Canva tabs, and follow-ups that I’d look up at 2:37 PM, realizing I hadn’t eaten a bite. Sound familiar? 😳
And don’t even get me started on the blood sugar crashes, foggy brain, and “why am I yelling at the dog again?” moments. (Sorry, Sophie.)
That’s when it hit me:
If I’m not fueling my body, how the heck will I fuel a business built to last?
So I made a pivot. A small one.
I started treating my wellness like a business tool, because it is.
And guess what? Everything changed.
💥 You Can’t Hustle on Empty
Think of your body like a car. It doesn’t matter how shiny it looks on the outside … if there’s no gas in the tank or oil in the engine, it’s not going anywhere. Not to the store, your grandkid’s soccer game, and not down the road to success.
You’d never expect your car to run on fumes. So why do we do that to ourselves?
Let’s call it out: starving, stress-eating crackers, or grabbing another cup of coffee isn’t a strategy. It’s survival mode.
But when you treat food like fuel (not just an afterthought), you show up with more energy, more focus, and yes, more patience for the tech that won’t load while being happy, too.
🍫 Enter My Secret Weapon: The Prima Protein Bar
I’m not a chef. I’m not trying to be. I want something to grab, trust, and move on with my day.
These bars? Ancestral ingredients. Real protein. Zero junk.
They taste like something I would actually eat (and I’m picky), and they don’t mess with my blood sugar or energy levels like most so-called “snacks” do.
Bonus: I love them enough to share them as an affiliate, so yes, you get a recommendation that comes with both taste-tested approval and a chance for me to earn for my time. #NoShameInSmartSharing
🔁 Real Life. Real Routine.
Now I:
✅ Move a little each day (even just a walk to the mailbox counts)
✅ Hydrate (hello, best tasting, balanced electrolyte powder)
✅ Snack smarter (protein bars > stress chips)
✅ Supplement with what my body needs (take the free assessment), not what a stranger on TikTok said I should
It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress that fits into a busy, beautiful, messy life.
💛 Why I Share This With You
I know your time is stretched. The dream of building your own business gets squashed when life throws curveballs or you don’t feel good.
So I’m here to be the friend who reminds you:
You can build a profitable, feel-good business … without skipping meals or chasing magic fixes.
And when I find something that works, you bet I’m passing it along.
Want to try the protein bar I mentioned?
👉 Click here to check it out and grab a box.
Curious about my go-to supplements or digital business tools?
Stick around, I’ve got guides, checklists, and real-life-tested resources coming your way.
Until next snack break,
Carla
Your Go-To Resource Guide for Real-Life Entrepreneurs 💻🥦📬
"Very well put. I've been with a health and nutrition company for over 26 years and I understand exactly what you are going through. I shiver to think what my health might be today at age 68 had I not stuck to my guns as far as practicing what I preach. Yes, I fall off the wagon regularly but my daily routine life reflects taking care of my health. That way I can keep up (somewhat) with my 7 grandchildren. You keep it up, Carla". 
"For most people the thought of venturing out there in pursuit of your dreams, in a place outside of your comfort zones is just what stops them. But I could sense your excitement not resentment in going against the competition. In planting your stake and truly making a difference in the clients experience. That's ultimately what matters, the rest just falls so easily into place. Thanks for that reminder"! 
Carla, I’ve got to say that I LOVE your focus on the joys and challenges facing women over 50. I’m definitely in that camp! I’ve been inspired by your candor, practical ideas, and refreshing determination to joyfully tackle life. The hours we’ve spent on the phone, in person, and through social media have enriched my life immeasurably. YOU are one Fiery Grandma, and I love your style! 
I have known Carla Gardiner for 6+ years. We met at a business training for bring business online. She is a business women at heart and willing to do the hard things to make the results show up. I have watched her run a business, work a job and take care of her family. She is a go getter when it comes to putting in the work to build her business to the level of being able to enjoy her grand kids.
She is the example that age is not a limit it is a tool for sharing knowledge to those she empowers to use their own skills and talents. Excuses are fuel to push her to learn and apply. I have seen her scared to death about implementing new technology and rock it out despite the learning curve.
I love watching you grow into your greatness Carla! Don’t slow down. 
"Carla, you are a model for me to follow. I love your site. And, I like what you have to say - very kind, very gracious. I have to say though that nothing in my life has ever been crystal clear". 
"I've known Carla for 5+ years and can tell you that she has lived every bit of this and more. We shared tears and laughs and hard work....you will enjoy getting to know Carla."