Hey, fellow high functioners! Today started with Miracle Morning (not an all-in-one — still finishing the “reading” pod) and turned into a legit healthcare day:
- Bariatric check-in: Officially moving from 7.5 mg to 10 mg Mounjaro next cycle. Scale alignment was tight (within 0.6 lb of the home Withings). Dietitian marching orders: cap protein shakes at two/day — a third only on shot day — and prioritize actual food even when hunger cues are MIA.
- Cholesterol real talk: LDL came back 112 (goal <100). Red meat has been the “go-down-easy” protein since surgery, while chicken often feels like a brick. The plan: work back toward leaner proteins and fewer shakes without tanking intake.
- Hospital cafeteria saga: “Tandoori” chicken that was neither tandoori nor moist. Cauliflower? Fine, but under-seasoned. (Ranch as emergency lube. We’ve all been there.)
- Mom update: Her appointment went well — new CPAP on the way. Fingers crossed she uses it and gets the deeper rest she needs.
- Movement: Sore from yesterday’s Pilates (glutes, obliques, shoulders), so tonight is a yin, calming yoga reset.
- Mindset & making stuff: Talked through perfectionism and comparison with Brandon (podcasting nerves are normal). Progress over perfect, always. Also tried press-on nails (Kiss brand) for a small, budget-friendly win.
If you’re navigating the high-functioning-outside/chaos-inside life and want to share your story, I’d love to talk. Email’s best — details below.
Mentioned today: Miracle Morning, Mounjaro dose change, protein strategy post-op, LDL/foods, CPAP, yin yoga on FitOn, Pilates soreness, press-on nails as self-care, perfectionism in podcasting.
Support & links:
- 🕯️ Scentsy: sachasmells.com
- 💸 Tip jar: venmo.com/sachasmells
🧭 Key Takeaways
- Dose is increasing to 10 mg Mounjaro; monitoring intake matters more than ever.
- Food > shakes most days; shakes capped at two/day (third only on shot day).
- Protein quality impacts LDL; leaning back into leaner options.
- Better sleep with a new CPAP could change daytime energy and mood.
- Progress beats perfection — in health, podcasting, and life.
⚠️ 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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