Today's episode of Cutting Against the Grain is on the popular prescription weight loss drug Ozempic...it has become popular because lots of celebrities use it and endorse it. As much as people are looking for a "magic pill" for weight loss this one (like so many others) has some pretty scary side effects.
Trust me I UNDERSTAND wanting something that makes losing weight easy...I have been in that place of hopefulness so many times and just wanted someone to give me a medication or simple steps on how to lose weight. Unfortunately, there are A LOT of people and companies who will try to sell you something they promise is THE ANSWER you are looking for. And when you realize it's not it can be even more heartbreaking.
But let me give you some hope. It can be very freeing to realize there is no actual magic pill or simple 3 step process to losing weight forever that you just haven't found yet. You don't have to keep looking for something you're missing. You already have all the knowledge and tools you need to get started. Focus on yourself. What is causing you to get off track? What are the situations you are in that cause you to spiral? Are you feeling inadequate and using food as comfort? Take some time to reflect and be honest with yourself rather than expecting someone to share something that you have been missing. Once I stopped waiting for someone to hand me (or sell me) the solution, I felt like I could actually start working with what I had and stop waiting to magically be fixed.
You can do this!
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.
