Day 76 · Becoming the Healthiest Version of Myself - 1 Day at a time 🫶🏽

I stepped on the scale this mornin and seeing the number go down (even by just one pound) gave me a little boost of motivation. I’m proud that I’m finally showing myself I can do this with consistency, gratitude and grace. I need all three in my life right now in this season of change for me. Good change!

Today I’m trying another new recipe from my growing collection. It’s high-protein peanut butter banana cookies made with bananas, peanut butter, protein powder, a little honey, and flaky sea salt. Each cookie has around 13 grams of protein, which is incredible for something that looks like a treat. I’m really hoping they taste as good as they look. I can concur they are very delicious btw! And trust me if it didn’t taste good I would say so.

One thing that’s becoming obvious is that the nutrition aspect is finally starting to click for me. I’m thinking about protein first, planning my meals ahead of time &making healthier choices without feeling like I’m constantly dieting. (It’s crazy bc I knew to do these the entire time but just didn’t do it) I read someone else’s journal entry about how meal prepping was key to their success and it kinda hit me. I feel like that would be a key for me as well especially because nutrition is something I struggle with. One thing I’m not doing anymore is calling myself a sugar addict. Nope, not anymore. I am a health addict. A bettering myself addict lol.

The area I still need to work on is exercise.

If I’m being honest with myself, I’ve never been someone who naturally enjoys working out. It’s the habit I’ve struggled with the most. But I know movement isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about having more energy, protecting my health, feeling stronger, and being able to keep up with my little boy for years to come.

I don’t need to become someone who spends hours in the gym overnight. I just need to start. Even a short walk, a swim, getting in the vibration plate even, or just 10 minutes of intentional movement is better than nothing. My goal is progress, not perfection.

I’m realizing this journey isn’t about becoming skinny. it’s about becoming healthy. It’s about creating a life where nutritious food, movement, faith and taking care of myself become my normal.

I’m grateful that Josh is walking beside me through this. I’m grateful that I’m learning instead of giving up. And I’m grateful that, for the first time in a long time, I genuinely believe I can become the woman I’ve been dreaming of becoming.

One healthy choice at a time.
One day at a time.

I’m becoming her.