Of all the places on internet this is my favorite! 🥰🥰
Having a bit of a reflection time about being on social media today. This week I hit 100k subscribers on YouTube which is absolutely CRAZY to think about! I had no idea when I post that first video that so many people felt the same way I did and were struggling with the same things I was.
I spent most of my life thinking something in me was broken because I couldn't moderate sweets or stick to a diet. I looked at other people who from the outside seemed to have such a "normal" relationship with food and I felt very alone. Sharing my story online has made me realize there are so many people that feel the same way I do. In a strange way it has given me so much hope and encouragement to know I wasn't alone in those struggles.
Over time I realized I could stop trying to fit in some normal box when it came to food and find what works for me. Labeling myself as a carb/sugar addict was so freeing...and it helped me to abstain from my trigger foods yet still enjoy my meals.
Honestly some days it's a mess out there on the internet and I wonder why I even bother. But having a place like Locals where I can block out the noise and the hate and just connect with people who feel the same way I do has made it so much more fulfilling for me.
I thank each and every one of your for being here, for your support, and for keeping me accountable. I hope you have an amazing day!
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 Saturday!! One thing I thought might be fun today is for everyone to share their favorite Budget meal and their favorite Bougie meal on a carnivore diet (or whatever version you eat).
"Bougie [boo-zhee, -jee] (An adjective slang): relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle."
For example, my favorite Budget friendly meal is just a taco bowl, ground beef with some seasonings, little shredded cheese, and sour cream. I could eat that every day and not get sick of it!!!
For my Bougie meal: A fancy American wagyu steak, usually ribeye, crab legs, and of course bread cheese! That is typically what we eat for Christmas every year. If budget didn't matter I would eat that a lot more often! 😂
What about you? What's your favorite budget meal and bougie meal?
This is a quick share of a NSV. I slipped into a pair of shorts I haven't been able to get past my thighs in several years. The shorts fit beautifully. I'm truly amazed. I haven't weighed in a while but the last time I did I was down about 4 pounds. I attribute the body change to almost 4 months of working out 4 to 5 days a week.
