I have been feeling in a funk...Ketocon is coming up and I am feeling swollen and puffy from my normal cycle, normal swelling post tummy tuck still, and some extra inflammation from traveling for the last 2 weeks and eating out a lot. I know that means I should be more strict with fasting but I have NOT been motivated at all. Upcoming events are usually motivating for me to stay on track but sometimes when they get close I go mental and sabotage myself right at the end. Right now rather than have Ketcon feel like motivation for me I am letting it overwhelm me and make me want to just stay in bed and eat. Haha
I've been making pork chips a lot recently. Chris and I realized we've actually been snacking a lot over the weekend with the holiday and my Mom here which has us both feeling very blah.
I KNOW that a couple days of a tight fasting window and some more strict meal times will have me feeling better but sometimes I just feel unmotivated to even take that first step.
Chris and I talked about it yesterday for a while, we are both feeling this way so thankfully that helps us encourage each other. I went tanning and sauna yesterday, that 90 mins of alone time always helps me get my mind right (and keeps me out of the kitchen in the evenings to avoid having an unnecessary snack). When you are feeling completely unmotivated and lost it is amazing what a difference a solid 24 hours can make.
Where are you struggling currently? What is one thing you can do today to take a step in the right direction to get things right? Just focus on today!!
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.
