I can already tell a difference in my body and wellness since refocusing on food choices at the beginning of this challenge. I’ve lost some pounds, but mostly my body feels better and my mental state is much calmer.

I was struggling with grazing throughout the day due to a lot of stress and anxiety, and it felt like my brain was out of control and constantly telling me, “I want food!”

Now that I’ve started meal prepping, planning, and tracking my food again, my brain is so much calmer. Even as I struggled with anxiety this week, there was much less of that demand to eat all the time.

I hope all of you are feeling good about your progress as well! And it’s not too late!! Use today to plan and prep and help yourself feel successful this week!!

I give myself a little extra food freedom on the weekends, but last weekend I went a little too far with it. This weekend was much better! Still ate out some (even had a Popeye’s chicken sandwich), but did it mindfully and within reason!

I was also extra active yesterday (not to “makeup” for the extra food, but because it was fun and moving my body is a great way to manage stress and stay mobile!)

I’m intentionally focusing on healthy eating - and a co- worker brings Timmy’s donuts — so I took my lunch salad to my car and am having lunch with ice water. Wow, the quiet - and get-a-way - I might have discovered something.

I just joined not realizing that I only have 3 weeks to lose the weight rather than 4 weeks. Well, challenge accepted. I guess I really will need to stay focused. 😁