🌅 Morning Message: Your Body Is Rebuilding You Right Now Did you know the lining of your stomach replaces itself about every 3 to 5 days? That means the cells that protect your stomach from powerful acid are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Why does your body do this so quickly? Because your stomach has one of the toughest jobs in the body. It handles strong acid every day, and it needs fresh, healthy cells to keep that protective barrier intact. And here’s the incredible part: Your body does this automatically. No conscious thought. No medication required. No reminders needed. Right now, your body is creating millions of new cells to repair and protect you. But this rebuilding process depends on having the right conditions: ✅ Enough protein ✅ Adequate minerals ✅ Quality sleep ✅ Proper hydration ✅ A calm nervous system When stress is high, sleep is poor, and nutrition is inconsistent, your body shifts energy away from repair and into survival. But when your body feels safe, it does what it was designed to do: Repair. Rebuild. Restore. Your stomach lining is proof that your body is not broken. It is working for you every moment of every day. Trust your body. Support it. And give it what it needs to heal. — Dr. Cody

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! 🫶