Week 1 Metrics

This morning I weighed in and found that I only lost 0.8 pounds. In the past, that number would have sent me into a tailspin. And I’ll be honest — my mind started reeling a little: All that work and only 0.8 pounds?

But then I reminded myself — this is the slow road. Sustainable fat loss. Muscle retention. Hormone repair. This is transformation. This is true change.

The Metrics

Protein average: 121g per day
Fiber average: 40g per day
Plant diversity count: 65
Alcohol: zero
Lifting days: 3

When I zoom out, 0.8 pounds makes perfect sense. I am not starving myself. I am not over-exercising. I am eating enough protein to protect muscle, enough fiber to support my gut and hormones, and enough total calories to tell my body it is safe. Sixty-five different plants in one week means I am building microbiome diversity, not just chasing a lower number on the scale. Three lifting sessions mean I am signaling to my body to hold onto strength, not shrink.

This isn’t about dramatic drops. It’s about metabolic stability. It’s about lowering cortisol instead of spiking it. It’s about becoming the kind of woman who builds muscle, protects her hormones, and lets fat loss happen as a byproduct — not the obsession.

0.8 pounds is not failure.
It’s proof that I’m doing this differently.