Happy July 1st!! Thanks to everyone that hung out on the Livestream last night! We talked a lot about looking ahead to temptations and possible setbacks to be ready/prepared for them, instead of being afraid that temptations will arise and having that throw you off.
We also talked a lot about the right fat/protein ratio, and the need to eat fat to burn fat, etc
My knee is feeling a little better today so I plan on getting back to some walks but I am going to keep things very slow and gentle for a while. I mentioned yesterday I am proud of myself for how June went, the one pitfall I tend too have is hitting the end of a milestone like this and then saying "okay I am done", and letting myself get more relaxed. And we know that is definitely going to end up badly. So I quickly need to set another goal for the month, and then also set some short term goals to keep the momentum going.
What is your non-negotiable for July?
Cheese is good! I ate a block of chipotle oven baked cheese with lunch yesterday and it was divine. I love it, but know that it halts any progress I'm making, and will even trigger eating in excess to where I'll gain weight. It's sad but I have accepted it. If I eat it in small quantities with a meal, it's ok, but I really have to work to keep it in check.
What's your favorite cheese? How do you incorporate it? Do you see negative results when eating it?
Happy Sunday! Sharing a video today from our week, one of the highlights. This was Wednesday evening church, normally they have a more casual prayer meeting where someone plays the guitar, but they were doing some construction in the fellowship hall so they had their prayer meeting in the sanctuary. No one was there to play the piano so my my Grandma did it, she's been playing the piano in church for probably 80 years.
For context, she's 88, she had a really bad fall 5 years ago now and hit her head and ended up with a lot setbacks, similar to having a stroke. She has a lot of dementia like symptoms also (I am sure related to her Type 2 diabetes), she really can't read music anymore, and she has trouble seeing well, and she needs to wear hearing aids to hear but hates wearing them, so on this night she didn't want to wear them. My 93 (almost 94) year old grandpa takes care of both of them on their farm. Anyway, on this night she sat down on the piano and led worship as people called ...
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. 🎹🤍🖤
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Happy Saturday! We are halfway through the month, how are things going so far? It's okay if things aren't going perfect, it doesn't mean the month is a loss. This time of year it's important to just take every day one at a time.
My biggest advice to keep the wheels on the track this time of year is to keep things simple and focus on 3 things: food, movement, and sleep. They might not all 3 be perfect everyday, but just think of those 3 things like a check list for your day. Eat food that makes you feel best, move your body, and prioritize sleep. Which of those 3 is the hardest for you?
I’m doing well at my weekend away. I was in such a hurry I left my meat in the fridge at home. 😖
Last night I walked to Chipotle and ordered 3 of the meats in a bowl, a little sour cream and cheese and said I’d pay extra for the meat. They didn’t really get it at the register and just charged me for the carnitas bowl- @$10 for all that meat!
Breakfast is included and I just ate a bunch of eggs and bacon and will be full until later when I get BWW.
Not as many treats here this time. But seeing how much everyone was eating “healthy” oatmeal, makes me sad.
Happy Friday!! Thankfully I had a very uneventful work trip and 2 on time flights! 🙌🏼 It was a travel miracle!! I slept pretty terrible the last couple nights so hoping to get some good rest this weekend.
I am working this morning and then the kids and I have fun plans this weekend while Chris is gone, decorating the inside for Christmas!! 🎄 Normally we wait till closer to Thanksgiving, but it's so late this year, and we have time this weekend. Plus the kids have been begging to do it asap. Have you started decorating yet? What are your plans for the weekend?