I love all these thoughts! We got into some of that in the book club session, and that’s in the workshops if you want to watch.

I also (poorly) led Sue through a body awareness exercise.

Like I said though, I will make sure that the next meeting is at a Sarah-friendly time! 🙂

“I should just surrender to the inevitability of not being successful this month.”

Let’s reframe that.

“I need to figure out what is the best effort I can make this month and commit to doing that.”

Nothing about any challenge here is ever gonna be “all or nothing.” That’s why any reward is attached to reporting back not to actually…[Read more]

No worries! You can go back and check in for past days. That’s allowed!

I’m glad you’ve been staying hydrated in this heat. None of us needs dehydration or heat exhaustion.

Let’s talk about the struggle with the fluids. Can you describe?

I factor it into the recipe. Especially if you are working with cuts of meat like chicken, the marinade goes into the chicken (even the oil) and while not all of it goes in, for me…there isn’t much harm in counting that extra 80-100 calories (if it’s even that) per serving. Keeps me honest!

I’m interested in other thoughts on this.

You are making such great progress! I’m so proud of you. <3

That term is really for lack of a better term as it’s a TINY amount of protein.

Basically I use Fage Greek yogurt (I use it specifically because it still has liquid whey on the top unlike Dannon, etc. what either pour it off OR stabilize it with additives so that it’s not liquid). Depending on how much fruit I have (in this instance about 4 cups…[Read more]

Water – eh. About 50 oz. I’m about to grab another 20 oz. as I’m actually thirsty!

Eating – good to go.

I’m done eating. I have one more water to go to make my goal. Bathroom visits have slowed down. I am thankful!

Let’s consider this a book club post. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts!

Also I can schedule the next one (after tomorrow’s) for a different evening.

For this recipe, yep!

I am at 35. And I’ve peed a lot. Hmph.

I’m gonna fill this bottle for my ride home though.

As Dorie says, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming…” (literally!)

You deal with challenges like a champ, Sarah. I honestly admire that about you!

Plus you just know yourself really well. Do you know how many people don’t give credence to their personality style and how it affects things around them? I see so many people go into chaotic situations as introverts with zero coping support. I think you do a great job. 🙂