Thoughts Born of 100 Jabs

So I recently finished my first box of needles for my insulin pen. I think 100 days is an appropriate time to reflect.  

Wow, my diabetes has been such a journey for me. Going from convenience grazer to meal prepper has been a huge step in both my personal growth and my health. And I’d like to share how my Whole30 journey helped shape this part of me.  

It used to be that if I was hungry, I’d go to the fridge and grab a sweet yogurt—and then some pretzels or, if we had, a bag of chips. I’d plonk down on the couch, enjoy my snack, then get up and move on.  

Now, with the Whole30 community I’ve built, I pull out ready-made basics from the fridge and combine them in a way that feels new and fresh. I have proteins, carbs, and veggies prepped and ready for me. After the meal comes together, I snap a picture and send it to my group. Then I sit down and eat my meal.  

What a difference that makes. Being accountable to yourself and to others about what and how you eat.  

The homemade mayo.  

The elimination of grains, legumes, alcohol, peanuts, and dairy.  

Having vegetables with every meal.  

Not having soda or sweet drinks.

I’m blown away by the difference it makes to my mind and body.  

I have more physical energy. I have more mental and emotional energy. I have more energy for my kids and my home. I have more…  

I’ve gained so much from this journey.  

So much more than the 20 pounds I’ve lost so far.

This journey has been about so much more than numbers on a scale. It’s about reclaiming my energy, rebuilding my habits, and redefining how I nourish myself—body and soul. I’m not “done,” and maybe I never will be. But I’m stronger, more aware, and more intentional than I was 100 days ago. And that, to me, is real progress.  

Here’s to the next 100 days—filled with more growth, more healing, and more showing up for myself.