The #1 Clue Most High Performers Ignore

How your digestion reveals more about your health, energy, and output than any tracking app ever could

Author

Coach Tee
June 06, 2025

Hey,

Most high performers track everything:
💻️ Meetings
🏋️ Workouts
📈 Metrics
📅 Macros

But they often ignore one of the most telling indicators of health and performance:
Their bowel movements 🚾 

I know
Not glamorous
But it’s one of the most honest metrics of how well your body is functioning.
And when things are off… your gut is usually the first to let you know.

What’s actually impacting your digestion?

So many factors affect your bowel habits, including:
❌ High stress levels
❌ Low hydration
❌ Hormonal fluctuations
❌ Lack of movement
❌ Travel or shift work
❌ Poor sleep
❌ Certain medications
❌ Gut imbalances
❌ AND... lack of fiber

ℹ️ This is one of the biggest patterns I see in our Burnout Prevention Workshops people chasing productivity while ignoring the basics their body is screaming for

Why fiber matters (and why you’re probably not getting enough)

Fiber is key for:
🔴 Blood sugar regulation
🔴 Hormonal detox
🔴 Gut health + microbiome balance
🔴 Satiety + natural appetite control
🔴 Smooth, regular BMs (without laxatives)

Here’s the deal
▶ Women need 25–30g/day
▶ Men need 35–38g/day
Most Americans average only 10–12g/day 👀 

Start with this: Easy, Delicious, Fiber-Packed Breakfast

🫐 Gut-Loving Berry Chia Oat Parfait (12g+ fiber)
A 3-minute prep the night before = powerful gut fuel in the morning.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats (4g fiber)

  • ¾ cup almond milk or water

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (10g fiber)

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • ½ cup mixed berries (2–4g fiber)

  • 1 tbsp almond butter (2g fiber)

  • Dash of cinnamon or vanilla (optional)

Instructions:
Stir oats, chia, and milk in a jar. Refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, layer with Greek yogurt, berries, and nut butter.

Enjoy the easiest gut-friendly breakfast ever
Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed for an extra 3g fiber and bonus hormone support

PS: Your gut doesn’t take vacations, but you should

This October, I’m hosting a wellness retreat in Portugal
Designed to help high performers like you reconnect with your body, reset your nervous system, and realign with your goals.
Think: sunshine, soul-nourishing food, breathwork, nature walks, and powerful breakthroughs.
Book a retreat

🎥 Want to go deeper?

I sat down with RN Lucia Tiffany on YouTube to unpack more on gut health, fiber, and hormone-friendly foods.

It’s juicy and unfiltered

Check it now

Here’s to better digestion, energy, and high performance, from the inside out

Coach Tee
RN | Peak Performance Expert | Founder, NuLeaf Nutrition