One Month Check-In: Feeling Proud!

Hi guys! 👋🏽It’s officially been one month since I made a full lifestyle switch to healthier eating, and honestly... I’m so proud of myself! 🥹✨

I’m starting to notice some amazing changes. I feel way less hungry throughout the day — yesterday, I was out spending time with my parents ❤️, and I realized I hadn’t even eaten all day! 😳 When I finally got home late, I just had a small portion of cauliflower rice and a piece of fish, and it was more than enough.

Today, I’m super excited to finally make a beautiful, fiber-rich meal for the family! 🍽️ I’m planning to whip up some Trinidadian callaloo, bulgur, and purple sweet potatoes. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen and put it all together!

Looking back at last week, I had two favorite dishes that stood out:🥰 First was my stewed salmon, cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, and served with soft cassava, creamy avocado, and a fresh carrot on the side. It was so hearty and satisfying!🥗 The second favorite was a vibrant salad I made with mixed greens, shredded carrots, yellow cherry tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, dried cranberries, and sesame seeds, all drizzled in a sesame ginger dressing. It was absolutely delicious — fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor!

I recently learned that eating more fiber can naturally boost your GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. In fact, according to a study published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information, "nutrient ingestion results in the release of GLP-1, which enhances satiety and reduces food intake" (source). Isn't that amazing? 🌟 Fiber isn’t just good for digestion — it’s actually helping to naturally control hunger too!

While the scale hasn’t shown a huge drop yet, I definitely notice the difference in my clothes — and that’s a major win for me! 🎯 Sometimes the non-scale victories are even sweeter.

What’s even better? My husband and daughter have been joining me too, packing on that fiber every day! 🥰 It feels good knowing we’re all getting healthier together.

Since today is Sunday and the new week officially starts today, I want to include exercise this week too! 🏋🏽‍♀️ My goal is to start slowly by doing three days on my NordicTrack elliptical. I’m excited to keep building on the healthy habits I’ve already started.

I also made it a point to shop for new grains like farro and bulgur to continue diversifying my meals and keep things exciting and nourishing. 🌾 I’m loving trying new textures and flavors while staying true to my goals!

Another reason I’m being so intentional about learning is because there’s so much misinformation out there about nutrition. 😩 It can be overwhelming sometimes! That’s why I’m excited that I just signed up for a 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating course through Harvard! 🍎 I really want to learn from credible sources and make sure I’m fueling my body the right way. I’ll definitely share my thoughts once I finish the course. Stay tuned!

Also, I plan to finally finish reading Fiber Fueled this week 📖 and start hunting for my next health book. If you have any good recommendations, drop them in the comments! 📚✨

One of the biggest lessons I've learned so far is how important it is to say "No, thank you" when someone offers me a snack that doesn’t align with my goals. And always being prepared is key — I’ve been carrying little 2-ounce jars of trail mix everywhere, and it’s made staying on track so much easier! 🥜💛

Thanks for following along on my journey. Here’s to another strong month ahead! 🌟

#HealingIntoMe #WellnessJourney #FiberFueled #MindfulEating #SmallWinsBigResults

Source:

Baggio, L. L., & Drucker, D. J. (2007). Biology of incretins: GLP-1 and GIP. Gastroenterology, 132(6), 2131–2157. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3594872/