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Let's GOOO! Day 1 R1!!!!

First day of my program at Restoration Wellness is complete. I worked nonstop for about 14 hours todaty but still managed to prioritize myself and my health. I have struggled to do this consistently since covid when attempting to lose weight and regain my health by myself. Today I texted multiple times w my wellness coach, got support and encouragement, and also had so many tools to set me up for success. It was literally the worst day I can imagine to start an intensive weight loss program but it didn’t feel very hard at all. I also wasn’t hungry at all!!! So shocked. I’m usually starving when in weight loss mode at least the first few weeks. I didn’t even have to count calories or anything either which is my least fave thing. Tried two new recipes that were so good-spinach pesto chicken and spicy beef roll ups.

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