When I first started the group, I used to post guided meditations that I like, if you haven’t tried them, I highly recommend it! I usually pick shorter ones due to my attention span, but they’re really good! Because this weeks theme is mindset, I wanted provide a positive mindset one! Lmk what you guys think!

I wanted to come on here and do my own personal check-in from our 5-day reset challenge — what worked well, what didn’t, and where I’m at going into next week. Overall, I actually did really well the first few days. One of the biggest things that helped me was getting back to my water. I was drinking over 100 ounces a day, and the easiest way I made that happen was by refilling my 40-ounce water bottle at least three times throughout the day. Simple, but it worked. I should have posted more of that because sometimes the small habits are what make the biggest difference. I also had my high-protein, high-fiber smoothie every morning, which helped me feel more consistent and supported my digestion. For dinner, I made my high-protein spaghetti, and even when I had catered lunches for work, I focused on building my plate around protein first, adding carbs, and not overthinking it. Long story short: my bloat is gone, and I feel so much better physically. Sleep was another huge focus for me this week. I was still a little jet-lagged, so I made sure I was in bed by 9 p.m., or 10 p.m. at the latest. Surprisingly, I had really good sleep, and I know that made a big difference. I’ve said this before, but sleep truly impacts everything — your energy, mood, hunger, cravings, workouts, patience, and how you feel in your body every day. Sometimes we have to be really intentional about protecting it. Now, what didn’t go as planned? Thursday was a really tough workday for me. I was off on Friday, but mentally I felt burned out, and honestly that carried into the weekend. I didn’t go live on Friday like I had planned, and I’m sorry for that. I just needed to take a step back and take care of myself. Right now, I’m focusing on self-care, reframing negative thoughts, meditating, and reminding myself of what is going well in my life — especially when there are situations that feel out of my control. So for next week, I think our theme is going to be Mental Health Week. Of course, that still includes moving our bodies, getting workouts in, fueling ourselves with healthy foods, staying hydrated, and taking care of the basics. But the bigger focus will be on being kind to ourselves, protecting our peace, and learning what to do when life feels heavy or stressful.