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Day 99: Mastering PN-Friendly Meals and Embracing New Challenges

The image depicts a medical scene where a phlebotomist is taking a blood sample from a patient. The phlebotomist, a middle-aged Hispanic woman, is dressed in light blue scrubs and is focused on her task. She's using a syringe to draw blood from the arm of a seated patient, a middle-aged Caucasian woman, who looks relaxed and comfortable in a medical chair. The setting includes a desk, a computer, and various medical supplies, all under soft, bright lighting that creates a calm and professional atmosphere.


Hi again, everyone! Today's focus continued on mastering the art of crafting PN-friendly meals, a habit that's becoming increasingly integral to my daily routine. This journey, as we've learned, is not about perfection but about making gradual, sustainable changes. 

Understanding PN-Friendly Meals

Today's lesson deepened our understanding of what makes a meal PN-friendly. It's about starting with simple meals that fit our lifestyle and goals, and then gradually improving them. We discussed how each meal can evolve from basic choices to more nutritionally dense and mindfully enjoyed options, transforming our eating habits step by step. I like how they focus on where are you now, what can you do to improve that just a bit and the examples were spot on in their meal evolutions.

Meal Evolution Insights

Through a series of meal stages, we explored how our eating habits could change over time. For example, transitioning from a rushed coffee and croissant to a relaxed and nutritious breakfast of an egg frittata and green tea shows not just a change in food choices but also an improvement in how and where we eat our meals. Lunch was about going from a burger, fries and a soda, to changing that slowly to adding a salad and chips instead of fries and a diet soda, switching the bun to whole grain, then a burger with salad and water. 

Live Session Learning

In today's live session with the coaches, including participants from different cohorts (our's that started in January and the other one that started before us last July), we shared valuable tips on meal planning. It's reassuring to hear that not everyone manages to plan perfectly for a week—flexibility and adjusting to what's available are key. We also discussed maintaining healthy habits while traveling, emphasizing eating mindfully and responding to hunger cues rather than adhering strictly to a plan because even the best intended plans can not always happen, especially on trips.

Trying New Foods

Today, we tried the Costco ready-made quinoa salad as part of dinner. I was happy that everyone tried it because it isn't something that I have bought in a long time. I like how it incorporates fresh veggies as well as the smart carbs that we have learned about and that it is cold, there are not a lot of cold prepared salads that I like and this one is pretty filling and simple to add some protein to for a complete meal like chicken tonight. 

Personal Health and Preparations

This morning began with fasting blood work. I have terrible veins, disappearing veins I have been told and normally they use a butterfly needle after a few pokes in both arms. Thanks to the advice to stay well-hydrated beforehand, 64oz was the recommendation from the receptionist at the new lab yesterday, the process went smoother than usual, one and done, no butterfly needle highlighting the importance of preparation in all health-related matters and there isn't the normal bruising on both arms that I have to walk around with for days after.

Gardening and Active Recovery

My two new raised garden beds arrived, destined for my blueberry bushes, the ones there already that are surviving and not thriving and the assortment I ordered from Costco to come. Preparing these new spaces involves some rearranging and a bit of fence work, but I'm excited for the potential they hold. Today's active recovery involved moving soil bags and enjoying peaceful walks with my dog, who remained closely attentive throughout the day. Even without our usual trip to the lake, we managed to incorporate plenty of mental training and practice with her muzzle.

Reflections

Today was a blend of learning, personal health care, and preparation for future projects. Each activity, whether it was discussing meals or setting up garden beds, was a step toward a healthier, more mindful way of living. 

As always, thank you for joining me on this day of insights and activities. Here's to making each day just a little bit better than the last!

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