Hello everyone! Today, we had an insightful live session focusing on food tracking, elimination diets, and the process of reintroducing foods. The coaches excelled at providing practical tips and answering our questions, making these sessions one of my favorite parts of the program. Why We Don't Count Calories Today's lesson explained why we aren't asked to count calories in the PN program and I am thrilled to read that. Here are the key points that they talked about  Counting Calories Feels Restrictive : Focusing on what we can't have makes us feel deprived and triggers a rebellious mindset - to me calories are too abstract to mean anything. Calorie Quality Matters : Calorie counting doesn’t account for food quality. Nutrient-dense meals are more beneficial than calorie-equivalent junk food. This is super important - we have talked about it many times. Inaccuracies in Calorie Counting: Food labels can be off by up to 25%, making precise calorie counting unreliable. Wa...

Hi everyone! Today's lesson focused on the value of food tracking and how our journals serve as tools for learning and growth rather than sources of judgment. The Importance of Food Tracking Reviewing my photo food journal is quite revealing in my nutrition habits in only a few short days. I'm not going worry about it, this is a process and I am just getting information. That being said, this reflection is crucial, as it helps identify areas needing improvement without self-criticism. Our journals are simply data collection tools, helping us understand our eating patterns better. Purposeful Mistakes for Learning Today's experiment encouraged me to deliberately make a "mistake" and record it. This approach teaches us that mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth. Observing how these choices impact us provides valuable insights for future decisions. This one was easy for me, I had frozen yogurt with bananas, peanuts and maple syrup for a snack. Highlightin...

Hi everyone! Today, I decided to take a new approach to tracking my food by using photo tracking. This method seems more practical and engaging for me, allowing me to capture my meals before and after eating (if there's any food leftover). This also helps me align my meals with the PN plates and use the hand portion tracking sheet to see if they match up. Photo Tracking for Better Recall Today's lesson reiterated how unreliable our memory can be when recalling past meals, which is why writing things down—or in my case, taking photos—is essential. This practice enhances self-awareness and puts me in control of my eating decisions. I am interested to see where this tracking for two weeks leads as I presume at some point we will be studying them. I am also taking photos of when I haven't finished my meals (if that is the case) as well as I am really trying to get a hang of when I am  getting close to being satisfied and not stuffed full. Breakfast  Active Recovery Day Today wa...