I struggled this month. I'm at 48%. I feel a little discouraged but also so ready to tackle another DietBet and kick ass!!!

My “smart” scale is being stupid this morning. I got on the scale after a nice big 💩 lol and I was excited to see 143.2!! But I forgot to have the weigh in word ready and all that jazz to record the weight officially so I ran to get some paper and write it down and got on the scale again to take the picture and the scale read 145.8. Whaaaaaat?!? I thought nah this can’t be possible. Maybe the batteries are dying. So, I switch them out. I step on the scale again…and this time it reads…146.0…NOPE!! How is it possible that in 15 min I gained 2.8 lbs?? Now I can’t even figure out which reading is the right one and I can’t record the low weight as my official progress weight as the first one 😂😂😂.

I need to improve my nutrition. I’ve been spot on with workouts and I’m in the last week of 4 Weeks 4 Every Body but I didn’t do the Gut Protocol along with it. I’m going to do a second round of it and I MIGHT do the Gut Protocol but I’m a bit scared because I’m already a VERY picky veggie eater and the restrictions of the protocol make me nervous that I might fail hardcore.

Anyway. Not feeling awesome about food choices lately or my weight today since it’s only 1 lb down from my original weigh in, if the last weight of 146 is to be believed.

Le sigh. I am, as always, my own worst enemy. I’ll continue to work on that as I continue my journey 💗

Advice needed! Going to a party tonight and the host/guest are big alcohol pushers. I do like to have a few drinks but I want to refrain tonight. How would you all respond when people are asking “why aren’t you drinking” and keep pushing it. I will have my water bottle with me at all times. Thanks for any advice.

I'm working off of 5.5 hours of sleep but here's my veggie plan for the day {as inspired by Ilana's awesome and inspiring call}

*add broccoli to my scrambled egg breakfast
*make a bok choy stir fry for lunch before heading to a BBQ later
*Bring a cooler of water, cucumbers, and carrots to the BBQ
*Dinner should most likely be covered by the BBQ... not sure yet... it's a pig roast so maybe there's cole slaw there?

The planning monster isn't getting me today! Lol

My plan for this weekend: 2 purchased salads, batch prepped spaghetti squash and ground turkey/pasta sauce (no cheese), apples & cucumber for snacks, plus other salads, scrambled eggs. Going to bed at regular time. Rest/nap as needed. Stop eating/drinking at least 1 hour before bed.

Hi Everyone! Here is the link to the live call to day incase you missed it.

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https://youtu.be/fZK16Mb-4QA

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Have a great weekend!

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Ilana

Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend so far! Weekends are usually a time where you come across different kinds of foods that may tempt you...Remember, one tip is to keep your hands, mouth and eyes busy and distracted. If you are at a social event with lots of foods and temptations, place yourself far from the food table. “In sight, in stomach”, so physically change what you see.

This trick really works and has been proven in studies. If you can’t move away, look up. Want to keep your hands and mouth busy? Grab water, coffee, tea and zero calorie beverages and drink away. If you can, find veggies. Can’t drink or eat? Bring chewing gum with you and suck on it discreetly.

Do these tricks work for you? What other things do you do to stay strong in the face of food temptations?

Curious how everyone tracks what they eat daily given your busy schedules with work, kids, etc. I have every intention to do it each morning, and it just slips by by the end of the day, and I’m too exhausted to input everything in at that point. I’ve been successful with this in the past, but having a toddler and working full time adds an entirely new challenge. I would appreciate some fresh ideas on this aspect of my weight loss journey!