Today I am grateful for the rain! ☔ 🌧️ I definitely took it for granted when I lived in Midwest, but living in Arizona everybody just gets so excited here whenever it rains. I was volunteering in the second grade class in church yesterday and all the kids were just sitting by the open door smelling the rain and begging to go play in it. I remember so many times being really annoyed because of the rain living in Chicago or Indiana, today was a fun reminder how important it is and the life it provides.
Okay now let's set some goals for the week ahead. Coming from someone who follows politics VERY closely, I will say I am glad we keep politics out of this group. It can be so divisive and more often than not adds just adds unnecessary stress to our lives...and in this crazy world it's nice to have a place where non of that matters.
That being said, this week will be intense for America, and no matter who wins there will be a lot of tension in our country. I only bring this up to say, think ahead to your week and stressful situations you may encounter. If you're feeling anxious about the upcoming week, I would encourage you to keep your non-negotiable very simple. This might not be the week to add extra fasts or go "beast mode". Just do what you need to do in order to stay on plan and fuel your body in a healthy way!
What is your non-negotiable for this week? Chat work you tonight on the Livestream if you can make it!
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.
