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Day 98: Embracing PN-Friendly Meals and Celebrating Health Milestones

Hello, everyone! Today marks the introduction of a new habit in our PN program—focusing on PN-friendly meals, which synthesize our learnings about lean proteins, veggies, smart carbs, and fats into a comprehensive approach to eating. 

Structured Learning and Balanced Meals

The lesson today was split into two levels, and I'm starting at level one, which feels just right for where I'm at currently. We reviewed what constitutes a PN-friendly meal, and I'm happy to report that my typical meals, like omelets with veggies and sprouted grain toast, are on track. After tracking my food over the weekend, I noticed a balanced 1:1:1:1 ratio when I look at the total day, though there's always room for improvement for each meal and yesterday I only had 4 servings of veggies. 

The shared examples of meals and a simple chili recipe, which I'm excited to try out instead of buying ready-made from the deli but I need to tweak it a bit with black beans instead of kidney beans. My focus going forward will be on preparing most of my meals at home and continuing to use the tracking sheet to see how balanced I am. I'm not putting any pressure on anything, this is all about just checking with me and my day.

Reflections from My Physical

Today also included my annual physical, where I received positive feedback on my progress. I shared about the PN program and its benefits, like better sleep and reduced IBS symptoms. My doctor was particularly pleased about my significant waist and hip measurements reduction—over 10 cm lost, which indicates a healthy reduction in visceral fat. The loss of over 10 pounds was another highlight I was proud to discuss. 

We did talk about sleep a lot today, that was a bit surprising as I don't remember talking about sleep before with them. I don't think I snore but I can see on my Fitbit that my sleep score, oxygen levels, etc. fluctuate overnight. We agreed it is likely because my Fitbit is loose but if I wanted to check and see I could tape it for a week. Something to think about.  

Rottweiler sitting on her pillow with four pink toy pigs

Adjustments at Home

I took a break from muzzle training today to rearrange our living space, creating a less crowded and more comfortable environment for my dog. She's still adjusting to the changes, but it's important for her comfort and stress levels. It was amusing to see one of our cats claiming the newly relocated crate as a nap spot! My dog was not amused with that as her favorite toy was in there! Thankfully my cats love treats so I shook the treat bag and my dog ran in and grabbed her pig and put it on her pillow to be safe with the other ones.

Gardening and Weather

The mixed weather of rain and sunshine has kept me from doing much with my outdoor plants, but they're doing well enough without needing to be moved to the greenhouse. I'm also hopeful that the recent rains will help the grass seeds take root without needing additional watering.

Back to Workouts

Today's workout brought me back to the first day of what I'm calling phase two that I had last Monday as well. I appreciate the program's structure, repeating exercises to perfect our technique and introducing new ones to keep things interesting. It’s motivating to see progress and feel the benefits of a well-rounded fitness routine.

Thank you for joining me on this day of health, home adjustments, and holistic living. Here’s to continued growth and learning in every aspect of our lives!

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