I have been struggling with how to best be available to the community but also be true to the time I can dedicate away from my job and my family. Instagram and Youtube comments make it a challenge to communicate effectively and it also doesn't help foster a community. My hope for this space in Locals is to create a place where I can provide exclusive content but where you can also be a support for each other.
My favorite part of in-person Meat-Ups is meeting like-minded people in my area who are going through the same things as me. Here we can start that process virtually. There are so many times on this journey when I felt very alone, and it is the people I have met on the internet that have helped me most along the way. The people in this group are likely eating a similar way and struggling with similar things. My hope is to create a community for like-minded people to share, encourage one another, and hold each other accountable. It's like a private Facebook group but for people who are super committed (and without all the crazy of Facebook).
Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
TIPS FOR USING LOCALS:
-You can access Locals from the computer, an internet browser, or from the Locals App you download.
-If you have joined as a free member there are lots of posts and content for you to view. If you want to post your own things, ask questions, or get to know others you can join as a supporter. Either way you join I think there are still valuable things you can find in this community.
-"Locals Support" is usually for issues with your membership or the app etc. If you have a question for me or the group in general then you can post it on the main feed. I would also love for you to introduce yourself this way if you're new!! We all want to get to know you. Making a stand alone post helps it not get lost in the comments after the first day.
HOW TO MAKE A POST:
-In the app click the red + and click New Post, write what you want to share, even upload a picture, then hit Publish. In the settings if you mark the post as "supporters only" then only the people you interact with here can read it. If it's not marked that way then anyone can read it. Just be aware depending on how private you want that post to be. Please feel free to share or ask anything, this group is what it is because of all the people in it. Share anything you like!! ❤️❤️
-Also in the top right of the app it says "SORT BY", if you change that to "Recent" will help you make sure you don't miss any posts.
-If you click on the "Play Button" Triangle that is the Content section. There are old live streams, and lots of behind the scenes content
MAKE SURE YOU ARE INSIDE MY COMMUNITY:
*look at the second picture on this post to see what I mean by this.
1 If the top left corner of your Locals app looks like picture #1 then you are on your main Newsfeed but not inside my community (so you see my posts but no one else's). If so click on the red LOCALS circle.
2. You will then see the image #2...then click on my name.
3. You then should see picture number 3 in the top left of your app. That means you are inside my community.
4. If you then sort by Most Recent it will ensure you see everything in chronological order (my posts and e everyone else's). Hope this helps.
-If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask by making a new post (if you comment on this post we might not see it)!!
Happy Saturday! I hope you are all doing well. I know some people in the group have had some recent tough news for themselves or family members. It really puts the day to day issues we face into perspective, and reminds me to just focus on doing the best I can to be as healthy as possible. To those who are having a hard time, we are all here for you and sending you some prayers and support. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Just focus today on doing the best you can and remember that food isn't going to bring you the comfort you are looking for.
Here is a little video of Penelopes performance from her piano recital l last night, she's been taking lessons for about a year and a half. 🎹🤍🖤
*Livestream Monday night at 4pm pst/7pm est
Thinking about the year ahead can be overwhelming when it comes to goal setting. For some people, like me, short term goals can be much more motivating. Right now it's beast mode through the Meetup this Saturday. That said, I do still have long term goals for the year. Staying carnivore is just a given now as it's my life already so I have to dive a little deeper for me. I'd like to stay in the same weight range but lower my body fat a bit. Gain some muscle mass in short. Gym at least 4 times a week and beast mode at the same time is my recipe.
Steak video for interest. 🤪
Do you do better with short or long term goals?
So sorry guys, my 2 1/2 hour drive home from the cabin is turning into a 5+ hour drive home so I am not going to make it in time to Livestream tonight. I'll post the link for the Dr Berry Livestream for tomorrow when I know it. I'll catch up on posts here when I get home if you have any questions.
Happy Tuesday!! So fun to hang out on the 2 different streams yesterday!!
One of the things that we talked about last night here in Locals was the dopamine and excitement that is created when you are looking forward to something (vacation, event, etc). It's one of the things that always keeps me motivated, having some specific event to work towards. That's why I did so well for the first few months of the year, I had several different conferences and events to keep me dialed in.
I realized in talking last night that's maybe why I've been struggling the last couple months. Yes travel makes things hard but when I am super focused that isn't an issue at all. Once all those big events I had been so hyper focused on ended I took a deep breath and "relaxed". And usually I come up with another event to motivate me but this time I didn't have anything specific to retain my focus.
I have been really proud of myself the last 2 days, but this was my reminder that I'm order to help keep ...
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I only had one meal today. I went to a lunch/birthday at Santana's Mexican restaurant. I had the Santana fajitas
Beef,chicken,shrimp, and chorizo with sour cream and guacamole. I didn't eat the shells, beans, or rice. I took off most of the peppers and onions. I ate one of the grilled pineapple rings. I had a little salsa but no chips (that was tough), lol I don't know what the calories or macros are. I had a great time and enjoyed seeing everyone 😊
Hi everyone, it is good to be here today. I was able to walk downtown for some exercise this morning. I feel I could take a nap. I think my body is still adjusting to the new life. I am doing so much better than I could have imagined. I am amazed at how filling meat is!! This month I am going to really keep track of how long a grocery haul lasts me. I still have not finished the meat from last month. It is still in the freezer. Although I do need to get more bacon, eggs, beef tallow and butter. Those seem to go pretty quickly. Outside of that, I am going to take a restful day. Thank you all for being there. Look for to talking with you tomorrow.
