This week started strong. By the end of it? Sleep debt hit hard. Old mindset would’ve said: “Push through. Don’t stop.” Current mindset: “Recover properly so next week isn’t compromised.” I took yesterday to reset because long-term consistency beats short-term stubbornness every single time. I feel so much better for it and ready to smash this week and to make sleep a focus. Anyone relate?

Just wanna say… when ppl lose faith that u will follow the plan, just remember ure doing it for yourself! And that got me 2 kg down in the last 3 weeks! By really consciously trying to be mindful of my eating volume. Next to prioritize more on my protein goals. And making more staple foods into my meals. Slowly but surely! I may not be able to track 2-3x per week. But im somehow tracking into Fitness Pal the rest of the week. Work continues to be stressful and im burnt out actually. But im taking more conscientious approach to take on off 1-2 days from work to totally stay away from work.

Today I decided to explore my second hometown neighborhood and headed to the outlets to buy a new pair of shorts because my current ones are way too big and loose. I picked out three or four pairs just one size smaller… and they were still too loose! I couldn’t believe it when I realized I actually needed to try size S and XS. For the past 10–20 years, I’ve been wearing a US size 10, but today I walked out with US 4–6 (depending on the cut). I was honestly in shock when they fit perfectly. Even now that I’m home, I’m still in disbelief. I tried on the denim shorts and jeans I bought again just to be sure… and they really do fit! 😄 The other picture shows me wearing my old pair of shorts 😁.

I made it through one of the busiest weeks last week and the longest work day of the year for me yesterday. It was Prom yesterday. It was fun to see all the kids I work with dressed up and having fun outside of school. My son (my daughter is not old enough) went to prom with his lovely friend. So we took some pictures on main street before the dinner and dance. I am pretty warn out today. I am supposed to run today, but I think all I am going to do is walk. I am getting all my workouts in. I am a weightlifting machine! However the lack of cardio is really hard for me. I am not sure why. For some reason concentrating and spending more time weightlifting is totally messing with my head. But I am committed! So I am going to keep going! I may try to put more cardio back in this week if I can find the time. I think I have about 10 more days of general sleep deficit before I get back to normal. I can do it!

Had the opportunity to meet up with @Jennifer Crafton and finally meet her amazing daughter, Cheyenne and they also met my family. My family had so much fun spending time with them, and the connection was effortless and genuine. What started as an online connection through the BBB Inner Circle turned into a real-life meet up that felt like we had known each other for a long time. That’s the power of being part of a meaningful community and it brings people together in unexpected but beautiful ways. I’m truly blessed and grateful for @Jennifer Crafton for her time, her warmth, and for allowing us to share such a special experience together as families. “Time” is the biggest gift anyone can give because it can’t be bought. It requires someone to intentionally choose to spend it with you and that was the greatest gift @Jennifer Crafton gave me. 💛 Moments like this are a reminder that real connection can grow far beyond a screen.