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  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,953 Member
    I always strive to eat 90-100 grams of protein and can usually meet it. I ate extra veggies today: onions, peppers, carrots, and broccoli 😊
  • p8m6bwghh9
    p8m6bwghh9 Posts: 425 Member
    - I do try to have balanced meals.
    - I use low sodium and and no sugar added whenever possible, and like someone else already mentioned rinse.
    - I try to find ways to add protein like using bone broth, chicken peas, greek yogurt in cole slaw and chicken salad .
    - In addition to fruit I have started adding riced cauliflower to my morning oatmeal.
    - Dr advised I add psyllium, so I keep a close eye on fiber intake.
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,213 Member
    Thursday Day 5
    My self care: meditation, journaling, yoga
    Sleep: I do my best. I go to bed and get up at the same time every day. I limit caffeine and screen time at night. But I still suffer from insomnia and wake frequently during the night. I'm a very light sleeper, and just about everything (noise, light) will awaken me.
    Stretch: doing a daily yoga practice in the late afternoon/early evening
    Vitamin levels: Probably good, as I eat lots of fruits and veggies, plus I take AREDS2 plus Vitamin D every morning.
    -Mica
  • angelaor84
    angelaor84 Posts: 12 Member
    Day 5
    Self care: my place of employment has whole health for employees mini sessions daily. I try to jump on as much as possible. Some times it's guided imagery, sometimes mindfulness, yoga, Journaling, gratitude practice, dance parties, etc.
    Sleep: I have always been a 6 hour sleeper and that is my optimal amount of time. Anything longer and I feel tired and/or body aches.
    Stretch/movement: I do daily yoga practice and I have a sit to stand desk at work. I try to remember to stand up for about 20 minutes every hour and stretch and move. I also have an under desk bicycle peddler that I use for about 30 minutes daily.
    Vitamins: my annual labs are good. I take a daily multivitamin. I try to eat the rainbow for fruits and veggies.
  • p8m6bwghh9
    p8m6bwghh9 Posts: 425 Member
    I go to bed around the same time most nights, sleep 6-8 hours.
    Recently started doing full body stretch (Dr Jo on You Tube)
    Last labs showed Vitamin D insufficient so Dr recommended taking D3.
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,953 Member
    I go to bed around the same time every night and recently have been getting 9-10 hours every night. I feel like 9 hours is my sweet spot, even though my new garmen told me I'm sleeping too much 😂

    I take a vitamin d supplement daily as my levels were low without it. I also take biotin which has helped with my hair loss!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,953 Member
    I have started journaling every day since January 1. I feel like it definitely helps me process what happened that day and I can also see how it relates to my weight loss journey.
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,213 Member
    Friday, Day 6

    Do something for someone else seems to be a daily thing. Currently, I'm doing things for my friend Sara, who had surgery on her dominant hand and is unable to drive (because her car is a manual shift). So I'm her chauffeur, or I run errands for her, and I might also be shoveling her driveway and cleaning snow off the car (the car she can't drive right now). We just had about 4 inches of snow yesterday and are expecting another 6 inches overnight on Saturday. So that's my doing something for someone else for this coming weekend.
    Gratitude is part of my daily meditation practice.
    Journaling is something I have done most of my life. It helps me to process my day.
    -Mica
  • izzyred9400
    izzyred9400 Posts: 1,151 Member
    I always try & eat healthily.I cook most of my own meals from scratch with lots of vegetables,potatoes & spices /herbs.I am trying to control my cholesterol levels by diet only.I don't have cheese or butter at all now.I don't add any salt before cooking or after.I try to avoid highly processed foods.I do enjoy a glass of wine but I try to drink only on the weekends.
    I do alot for my family & try to be a considerate sister,wife & mother.I try to help friends & neighbours when I can.
    I don't take any vitamin tablets ,I just try to get then from foods & from walking outdoors.
  • angelaor84
    angelaor84 Posts: 12 Member
    Day 6
    I try to do acts of kindness on a regular basis. I like to set that example for my kids. I don't regularly journal but have started to participate in Journaling events at work through our employee whole health team. It has really helped me reflect on things I am doing, my goals, my purpose and process my feelings. I do a daily gratitude practice as well which really puts me a positive mood for the day.

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