Hey Bari Besties! 💜

Started with Miracle Morning (still finishing the long “reading” pod), then a double-header clinic day: my bariatric check went well—one more week at 7.5 mg Mounjaro, then bumping to 10 mg. Dietitian homework: more real food, fewer shakes (max two daily, a third only on shot day). Also: my LDL was 112 (goal <100), so I’m troubleshooting protein sources beyond red meat.

Mom’s appointment: ✅ and she’s getting a new CPAP, hopefully better sleep = better days. Cafeteria “tandoori” chicken? Tragic. Dry + flavorless. Why is hospital chicken always like that? 😂

Movement: Pilates soreness is real (glutes, obliques, shoulders), so I’m closing with calming yin yoga tonight. On the creator side, Brandon’s feeling the learning curve with podcasting—sharing real talk on comparison, perfectionism, and doing it scared. Also: tiny self-care win… press-on nails for the first time since I was a kid. Cute, quick, affordable.

Mentioned today

• Miracle Morning (Hal Elrod)
• Pilates foundations on YouTube + FitOn yin yoga (instructor: Kenta)
• Protein & fluids targets: 80g+ protein / 80oz+ fluids
• Scentsy: sachasmells.com • Venmo: venmo.com/sachasmells

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• Clinic update: Mounjaro to 10 mg next; prioritize food over shakes.
• LDL 112: time to diversify protein away from red meat.
• Caregiver life: small wins (new CPAP for Mom) matter.
• Pilates builds strength; yin yoga restores it.
• Progress > perfection—showing up beats comparing.

⚠️ Content Note

Discussion of bariatric care, medication dosing (Mounjaro), disordered eating sensations post-op, cholesterol results, CPAP use, and mild health frustrations. Light profanity.

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Keywords

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