I have been in de-clutter mode...when I feel overwhelmed in general then I start to feel swallowed by stuff/clutter. I de-cluttered our pantry, junk drawer, and my bathroom/make up recently. I found make up that I have had since college (so many half used dried up mascaras).
I also have been purging a lot of things from my closet. Clothes that are too big but also clothes that are too small. I have always thought getting rid of my big clothes would be motivation to keep the weight off (it never is) and keeping clothes that are too small would be motivation to get back into them (it never is).
What is motivating for me is having clothes that make me feel good about myself right now. I am still figuring out my body post-surgery (still dealing with the expected swelling that comes with this surgery) and not sure what size I will settle in long term. But I am still purging things that just don't fit right or that I haven't worn in a long time. I used to be very sentimental about clothes and stuff but I am learning to let go of that and place value in other things.
I feel a weight lifted off me when I de-clutter. How are you with hoarding clothes? How many different sizes of clothes are currently in your closet? Do you have things you haven't worn in over a year?
I love the challenge of "pick 10 things in your house to get rid of today." (Or pick whatever number makes sense for you).
I hope you have an amazing Sunday.
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.
