1. I don't feel as satiated these 2-3 days from the overnight oats even though it's been the same thing for the past month. I can't tell if it's the hormones, stress, or something else entirely. (might be all of the above). 2. I've not been showing up for strength training for a while, and honestly, I feel disappointed in myself about it. The equipment is all there then I let the exhaustion from work get to me then I just don't do it - gonna ease back in over the next few days and rebuild the habit. 3. I re-learn that sometimes it's the words that you say to yourself; "I am/will" typically will lead you to actually doing it. Setting those SMART goals will help you make SMART decisions for SMART results. If someone has not told you, here's my PSA: You are amazing. You are worthy. You are loved. 💖

My weekends really threw me. Even though I was tracking, I was either way under my calories or over by around 200. I’ve realised I’m a bit strange in that the more free time I have, the more overwhelmed I feel, and then I go into panic mode. When I’m busy, I can plan my meals in and stick to them much more easily. I’m honestly so grateful that Darren Liu raised questions about weekends – it was like he knew exactly what I needed to hear at the right time. His feedback and education honestly mean more than he probably realises and they truly keep me going. My wins: I’ve tracked consistently from day one, which means I now actually have data to work with instead of guessing. That’s helped me see what I need to eat more of nutritionally rather than just focusing on calories. I’ve been going to the gym twice a week consistently, which is huge for me. I’ve also been making a real effort to hit my steps and use my movement hacks – standing more, taking the longest route, using stairs where I can. It doesn’t feel perfect, but it feels sustainable. After two weeks, the scales went up, which really deflated me (as you know, I hate weighing myself). But instead of spiralling, I stopped and thought about what could be behind it. It could be muscle weight, water retention, or inflammation. I also started noticing how I actually felt after certain meals and realised I’ve been bloated constantly. I’ve noticed dairy really affects me, and certain breads too. So this week I planned without dairy… and I’ve already started to lose but more importantly I feel less bloated. That’s been such a relief, but more importantly it’s taught me to listen to my body instead of just trusting the number on the scale. This journey is teaching me that progress isn’t just weight loss – it’s consistency, awareness, and learning what works for me. I’m also learning that setbacks aren’t failures, they’re feedback. It’s honestly been so comforting coming on here for inspiration and motivation. Having this space has helped me keep trekking instead of giving up when I feel frustrated or overwhelmed.