We’ve discovered that I need a whopping 11-12oz of each veggie, fruit and meat per meal, so Saturdays have become my batch cook days to stock the fridge with my meals for the week. This way I can easily stick to my eating times, while keeping up with my family’s meals, too. 😅 I’m still in the first phase, and loving all this yummy, colorful food! 💕 You guys, isn’t real food prep one of the ultimate self care things you can do for yourself?!

I’m just writing today because after stepping on the scale, I was down a little over 2 pounds this morning and in total shock. The irony of this is that I am on the road traveling and I had limited food options, but I made a decision to be mindful of what I was eating and doing some breathing along with that plus refusing to be anxious. I think that was a good recipe also. Drinking a lot of water helped as well and just really pacing my my activities around other things besides eating, so it was really more of conscious behavior today developed in order to do this. Am I hopeful that I can continue this – absolutely however I take everything day by day and this is not a sprint. This is really a marathon.!

Hey Friends!! If you’re ever in a pinch — traveling, eating out, or don’t have access to your food scale — use your hands 💛 They’re built-in portion guides and surprisingly accurate: 🤲 Palm = about 3–4 oz of protein ✊ Fist = about 1 cup (veggies, fruit, cooked grains) 👌 Thumb / small scoop = about 1 oz (nuts, nut butter, oils, dressing) This helps you: • Stay consistent without stress • Eat enough (without guessing or under-eating) • Keep your body feeling safe and supported • Make aligned choices anywhere, anytime Remember — this is a tool, not a rule. Hope this helps! 🫶

Just wanted to share that I woke up this morning and stepped on the scale only to find that I was down 1.9 pounds and was in total shock. Especially with what I wrote yesterday being down only .3 pounds the day before,. However, after speaking with Dr. Cody, he recommended beef and that’s what I did. I incorporated it into a dish with bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and Salsa Verde along with shredded zucchini, and it was phenomenal. This is a winner for me and thanks to Dr. Cody for helping me to bypass the hunger games🤭!!! This is a daily walk and the success is wonderful, but I have to keep moving and I encourage everyone to keep doing the same! Raigan F.