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Day 125: Finding the Bright Spots in Food Journals

Hi again, welcome back to my daily holistic journey that I am on.

A middle-aged woman is mowing her lawn on a sunny day. She is wearing a sun hat, a light-colored t-shirt, and jeans. She is pushing a lawnmower across a well-maintained, green lawn. The background features some trees and bushes, enhancing the serene, suburban setting under a clear blue sky.

Look for the Good Stuff

When people do a food journal, they usually look for "bad stuff" (whatever they think that is). Today’s lesson encouraged me to focus on the "good stuff" and "bright spots." Reflecting on my food journal, I found moments when I had a Meal of Awesome. Even one conscious, thoughtful choice when it could have easily been a mindless, poor one, is a win. Preparation, routines, and having a Plan B made these choices easier. Going forward, I’ll aim to do more of the things that are already working for me.

What's Up Next Week

Next week brings a new habit: creating and using a sleep routine. This habit aims to improve overall well-being by ensuring quality rest. I actually feel like my sleep routine has evolved during this program and most nights I have no issue falling asleep and am excited to see what they talk about.

Reviewing my Photos

Reviewing my food records from the last two weeks, I noticed some interesting changes. Observing my food quality, quantity, and consistency, I identified what I’m doing well and how I can do more of that good stuff. Today, I invested time in myself. Sundays are quieter, so I planned and prepped some food, set aside workout clothes that don't fit and brought out some smaller ones!  I feel like I am taking small actions to stay consistent and on plan. If I needed to get back on track, today was a great day for it.

Active Recovery

Today was an active recovery day. In addition to walking the dog, I mowed both the front and back lawns. The back grows fast, and although I could have waited a couple more days for the front, I was already out there. It’s funny how the Fitbit tries to guess the activity—today, it thought I was mountain biking. I had a small bit of itching today on my large scare still so adding more coconut oil and it seemed to calm down.

Looking Ahead

I'm happy today is the last day of food tracking. I've made consistent small changes for all the meals I’m responsible for, and I’m not finishing all the food on my plate. I hope food tracking comes back to the program later so I can compare this round to that. Of course, I can always do that on my own.

Reflecting on these past two weeks, I’ve gained valuable insights into my eating habits and noticed significant improvements in my food choices. Now, I’m looking forward to focusing on creating a sleep routine that will enhance my overall well-being.

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