I posted that short video on Instagram and YouTube yesterday and apparently it looked like I was filling up my water with tap water. I got a bunch of comments and messages with people all worried that I am drinking tap water.
This is one of those moments I just laugh and roll my eyes. First of all I grew up on well water and our tap water was the best around back then. They don't know what kind of water is coming out of that faucet. Second of all it wasn't my sink faucet it's the water filtration system that's built into the sink and it has a separate faucet.
I totally agree that city tap water isn't great...but it's just so funny to me the things people zero in on. If we had to worry about EVERY single thing all the time no one could stick to any of this!! I think swapping things out over time for better options is great...but I can't stress about everything I come in contact with ever!!
At FreedomFest a couple weeks ago someone who asked me if I was concerned about micro plastics because they had been hearing how much they are in everything and how it's impossible to avoid them (this person was probably 100 pounds overweight). I just said "maybe but to some extent there is nothing I can do about it. I think most people need to just focus on making healthier diet choices and cut out the junk food".
Where I get frustrated is when people are so concerned about micro plastics and tap water and only eating organic grass finished meat that making all of these lifestyle changes at all seems too overwhelming. (This all comes from the fear mongering nature of the internet). Sometimes we obsess about all the smallest things we think need to worry about but yet don't even make the one big change that will have the greatest impact. My point is, don't get caught up in the small stuff.
Anywhoo... that's my rant for the day. 😂 Have a wonderful Saturday.
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 😊
I am struggling with my stretching goals (hard in am but rocking pm) and think I might add coffee in and start next month or at least when summer school is over.
We are understaffed for the number and behaviors of the kiddos we have. The teacher has never worked with early childhood- much less special needs early childhood. She’s doing ok with our help but I am exhausted and have been taking a nap after school (home by 12:30). But I have things to do! I will be away most of July and first 10 days of August and have projects I want to do now and need the energy.
Still Lion though!!!
