Week two and I am still learning about diet, balance, and listening to my body. This week wasn’t as good as last week, and you know what, that’s okay.

This past week I struggled with some stomach issues on Wednesday and Thursday, so I went a little heavier on the carbs, and lower on protein (on Thursday) than I normally do.

I tried to watch my sodium this week, and I am actually proud that I was lower this week than last, so that is an improvement! I still need to learn how to incorporate more fiber into my diet. I know to increase fiber you need to eat more fruits, veggies, legumes, popcorn, nuts & seeds, or whole grains. As whole grains mostly contain gluten, I’ll try and opt for other ways to incorporate the above. I also may look into taking my fiber pills again. If you guys have any recommendations on how to incorporate more fiber into your diet, please leave a comment down below. I’m also drinking a lot of water this week too. I’m also still drinking about 67-80 oz of water a day.

Water Tip: The amount of water you should drink each day depends on many factors, including your weight, activity level, and the environment. A general rule of thumb is to drink half an ounce to an ounce of water for each pound you weigh. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, you should drink 100 ounces of water if you’re not doing strenuous activities. You can also add 12 ounces of water for every 30 minutes of exercise. Note this is a tip from Google, so please speak to your doctor before making any changes.

I also went out to dinner with my best friend on Friday night, so I let myself indulge with dinner but surprisingly, didn’t really gain much weight when weighing myself Saturday morning. Then Friday, I went out with my boyfriend and tried a new Japanese spot. I got these amazing hand rolls and some amazing toro tuna. Because I knew lunch was heavier, for dinner I focused on eating protein first, veggies, and lastly carbs. On both days I went over my calorie count, normally that would freak me out and cause me to work out to get my calories lower. But on my wellness journey now I realize that not every day is perfect. This is a lifestyle change, so it’s okay to overeat on your calories, just get back to it the next day. Life is all about balance, and I keep reminding myself that, as I remind you too!

This past week I lost a little over two pounds. Bringing my total to 6.1, so I am 20.3% to my goal of 30 lbs. I see that I am improving in some areas, and it’s been fun trying out new recipes, or searching for new recipes on Pinterest and Google,

I went to Alpha Fit just 2 times this week because I was not feeling my best on Thursday or Friday morning. I’m not beating myself up for going under my 3x-a-week goal, I’m happy I still made it. Then next week I can try and go 3x. Again this is a lifestyle change and all about balance.

Egg Bite Recipe:

This breakfast is such an easy breakfast and a great way to kickstart your day with some high protein. It’s also a great gluten-free breakfast. I am trying to eat more cottage cheese, but really struggle with the texture of it. So, when I saw this idea on TikTok, I decided I just had to give this a try. Blending cottage cheese gets rid of that texture, but also gets you more protein.

Yields 12 muffins
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of Applegate Turkey Bacon, Uncured
• 1/2 cup baby Spinach
• 87 g orange sweet bell pepper
• 2 sliced organic Mozzarella Cheese slices
• Organic low-fat Cottage cheese
• 276g Liquid Egg Whites

Nutrition Facts (per each egg)

Calories 73
Total fat .9g
Cholesterol 29.6mg
Sodium 296.4 mg
Total carbs 1.1 g
Protein 11.5g

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
2. Spray your muffin tan with spray olive oil
3. Dice your sweet bell peppers
4. Wash your spinach and set aside 1/2 cup
5. Take your cottage cheese and egg whites and blend in a blender
6. Cut your mozzarella cheese into 12 pieces
7. Cut your bacon strips in half. Place one strip of bacon in each muffin portion
8. Fill the muffin tins with the cottage cheese and egg white blend
9. Top off each muffin with spinach and bell peppers
10. Sprinkle the cheese on top of each muffin
11. Place in oven for 20 minutes

This week wasn’t perfect, but that’s the beauty of this journey. I’m learning to listen to my body, indulge occasionally, and celebrate non-scale victories. Every week is a chance to learn and grow. If you’re looking to make positive changes in your own life, remember: it’s all about progress, not perfection. Let’s learn from each other and keep each other motivated along the way! I’d love to hear your tips for incorporating more fiber into your diet in the comments below. Now that my taste buds are happy with this delicious egg bite recipe, let’s get prepping for next week!