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Day 7 FUELING UP Breakfast: Greek yogurt Lunch: Burger Snack: Dinner: BUILDING MOMENTUM BBWW GETTING SHIT DONE Put time in the studio

Day 6 FUELING UP Breakfast: Greek yogurt, cheerios Lunch: Spinach & artichoke dip, chips Snack: Coffee & creamer, apple with caramel dip Dinner: Half cheeseburger (applebees) BUILDING MOMENTUM Cleaning, walking dog GETTING SHIT DONE Put time in the studio

Day 5 FUELING UP Breakfast: Oatmeal, apple, peanut butter Lunch: Chicken, couscous, green beans Snack: Coffee & creamer Dinner: Greek yogurt, cheerios, orange BUILDING MOMENTUM BBWW GETTING SHIT DONE Put time in the studio

Thanks Coco I really want to look into mindful eating, as I see a lot of people talking about it. I think it could work for me rather than cutting things out.

Thanks Scottie <3 and thank you for reminding me of my own words! Why is it always so much easier to be kind and supportive to others and not to yourself? I need to be a little more gentle with myself. And the "scarce resource" thing makes sense. Like my brain and body are trying to stock up before I deprive them of things again. I've pretty much spent this morning stress cleaning, so although its not relaxing it does calm the nerves and make me feel productive! Thanks for the support, you're awesome and I'll look forward to catching up on your feed later today ! xo

It's nice to know there are others who aren't eating paleo/ swear by it. I've been trying to reduce my carb intake, mostly just in terms of snacking and have been successful. Thanks for reaching out and helping me feel less alone!

Thank you so much <3 Good enough for now. Thank you for reminding me of this. Yes, I have made small little changes and they have been leading me in a great direction. Little changes are enough for now. Progress is progress. I needed to hear all of that! <3

Day 4 FUELING UP Breakfast: Oatmeal, apple, peanut butter Lunch: Ham, mayo on ciabatta Snack: Coffee & creamer, cocoa rice krispies Dinner: Two cheeseburgers, salad BUILDING MOMENTUM The daily grind GETTING SHIT DONE Put time in the studio Okay, so this day was weird for me. I started having binge cravings and it made me pretty anxious. Sandwiches are scary to me? Like bread is "bad" or something? BREAD IS NOT BAD. I need to stop reading so many paleo blogs. The thing is, I don't think there is anything wrong with Paleo or whatever, but I don't think its the only way to lose weight. I don't want to give up my breads/ pastas/ cereals/ oats. And I think the past few days I've been telling myself that I have to, need to, should, etc. So it has been making me panicked and guilty/ shame every time I eat them. I also then feel like I need to sneak them as if they are bad. So I feel guilty and like a failure when I eat breads/ pastas. This is really not a good mindset for me to be having. I have also noticed my eating disorder thoughts have been getting a bit more intense... Especially with all the stress around thesis... F***kkkkkk. Deep breaths.

Day 3 FUELING UP Breakfast: Oatmeal, apple, peanut butter Lunch: Almonds, banana Snack: Coffee & creamer Dinner: Chicken meatballs, quinoa, kale BUILDING MOMENTUM I took my pup on a walk GETTING SHIT DONE So many meetings today! I talked with both of my Thesis advisors as well as another trusted professor. I also went to therapy! Huge day!

Day 2 FUELING UP Breakfast: Greek yogurt, cheerios, banana Lunch: Chicken, green beans, orange Snack: Coffee & creamer Dinner: Penne noodles, cheese and tomatoes BUILDING MOMENTUM Just moved about on my daily grind, nothing special today, but I just felt tired. GETTING SHIT DONE Showed some of my progress work to people, and got some great feedback

Beginner Body Weight Workout

THIS. Yes yes yes yes yes!!! Exactly how I feel too. "Forbidden" / restrictive diets (like Paleo etc.) will never work for me. They always just lead to guilt/shame and then binges/ disordered behaviors. I think its super cool to see lots of people embracing something similar to this for their goals this challenge! Y'all are awesome and make me feel less alone. <3 I'm super excited to follow along your challenge! And a five minute plank?! Daammnnnn Killin' it! Wishing you lots of luck!!

I love your goals! And I think its awesome you realize how great you have been doing and can recognize and appreciate that!! You are doing such a wonderful job! Keep up the good work! I'm really looking forward to seeing your sketches !

Oh man, I feel this so much.. I have really neglected a lot of people by way of my own isolation/ depression. Trying to reconnect and make amends to those that got hurt/left in the wayside of my tidal wave has been rough, and definitely a mixed bag. It's also hard to tell who should remain by the wayside (toxic ppl). Wishing you lots of luck with this. When it goes well it feels great, that's for sure. Really looking forward to seeing how it goes for you! Also, I've been wanting to sign up for a race/ event thing to look forward to. I think I just might! thanks for inspiring me!