My family always gets together on Christmas Eve and this of course means being surrounded by food. I am making sure to have protein items available. They are having nachos. I will take cottage cheese for a taco bowl. My famous taco dip, instead of sour cream I am using pureed cottage cheese. They tried cutting ham rolls from the menu and I said no way! I am speaking up and letting my voice be heard!

Met with my dietitian today. We talked about the progress I am making. We also talked about exercising more. When I started to beat myself up we made a goal. My goal this week is to work out 2x! She reminded me I am working toward progress not perfection. What is your workout goals this week?

Nothing changes if nothing changes. New week. Same surgery. Same tool. Different choices = different results. You don’t need perfection — you need one change. One protein-first meal. One walk. One planned snack. One moment of awareness instead of autopilot. Pick ONE thing and commit to it this week. What’s your one change? 💪💛

Let’s talk food for the week ahead 👇 ✔️ Who’s meal planning this week? ✔️ What’s on your menu? ✔️ Are you prioritizing protein at each meal? Share what you’re making, what’s working for you, or where you’re struggling. Your ideas might help someone else stay on track! 💪🥩💛

It’s FRIDAY! 🎉 But let’s be honest… does Friday ever throw you off track? You’ve crushed it all week, you’re feeling good, and now you’re heading out with the girls… and suddenly the little voice says: “I deserve to celebrate… just this once.” But how many of us end up self-sabotaging by celebrating our success with food? Let’s talk about it: 💬 Do Fridays make it harder for you to stay on track? 💬 What helps you stay mindful going into the weekend? 💬 How can we support each other better? You’re not alone — and awareness is the first win of the weekend. 💛