#QuietProgress

[astridsdreamspace]

The Work You Don’t See

Not all progress is visible. Not every step forward is loud, dramatic, or marked by a finished product. Sometimes, the most important work we do happens behind the scenes—where no one claps, no one comments, and no one even knows it’s happening but us.

This is the work you don’t see:

Untangling a thought you’ve been wrestling with for days

Sitting with grief without trying to rush through it

Choosing rest over productivity

Saying no when everything in your nervous system wants to say yes

Being honest with yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable

None of that is easy. But it counts.

We live in a culture that rewards output, visibility, and the appearance of having it all together. But the invisible work—the emotional labor, the boundary-setting, the inner shifts—that’s where resilience grows. That’s where real change starts.

So if this week has felt quiet, hard, slow, or foggy… You might be doing more work than you realize. And that work matters.

Keep going. Even if no one sees it yet. Especially then.

[iceadvento]

Thriving Through Change: Our Journey with Ozempic, Diabetes, and Daily Life

Almost six weeks ago, we made a decision—to start Ozempic as part of managing diabetes alongside a full rework of our daily habits. It wasn’t just a prescription; it was the start of an entire lifestyle shift. And honestly? It’s been messy, beautiful, and still evolving.

How We Started

We didn’t rush. We prepped—hard. Before the first injection, we restructured daily routines, anticipated side effects, and mapped out “safety nets” like blood sugar checks, food logs, and hydration alerts.

We were clear: this wasn’t going to be a passive journey. We would build our way through it—meal by meal, adjustment by adjustment.

What We’ve Worked On

• Diet Overhaul: We moved away from processed foods, heavy carbs, and bloating triggers.

No soda. No junk. Even “healthy” foods like yogurt became risks because of bloating, so we adapted—homemade everything, when possible.

• Macronutrient Control:

We made major adjustments to how we approach calories and macros, shifting the focus toward high-protein, high-fiber eating every single day.

It’s not about restriction���it’s about building every meal to support stability, energy, and recovery.

• Supplementation Adjustments:

We integrated key supplements like probiotics, vitamins, and hydration support to maintain balance and offset any potential deficiencies.

When signs of imbalance showed up—fatigue, queasiness, dizziness—we adapted fast and made it part of our routine.

• Food Logging:

Every meal, every snack—documented. Visible macros helped us spot patterns early.

If something caused bloating or dizziness? Logged and learned.

• Timing Awareness:

Timing became critical—especially when coordinating meals, medications, and supplements to avoid dips, spikes, and crashes.

It’s a rhythm now, not an accident.

• Water and Hydration:

We shifted drinking habits too—not chugging anymore. Sips across the day. Especially crucial with Ozempic’s appetite effects and blood sugar shifts.

What Works So Far

• Small, frequent meals if needed, never forcing heavy meals.

• Prioritizing protein and fiber first, even when appetite is low.

• Gentle foods on Ozempic days (soft tofu, collagen broth, mashed pumpkin) to avoid GI upset.

• Avoiding “healthy” traps like whole wheat bread when they backfire on digestion.

• Trusting body cues over strict schedules—some days lighter, some days heavier based on need.

What We’re Still Working On

• Preventing sugar crashes better (especially during long work sessions or skipped meals).

• Managing appetite slumps without risking nutritional deficits.

• Fine-tuning supplement timing to avoid overlaps with meds.

• Emotional eating during stress or exhaustion—recognizing when the body wants comfort, and providing it safely.

Other Changes

• We’re learning to be gentler with ourselves.

• Progress isn’t linear—and that’s okay.

• Self-monitoring is important, but so is grace when something doesn’t go perfectly.

• We’re seeing how Ozempic isn’t the solution—we are. It’s just one tool among many we’re learning to wield.

Closing Thoughts

Six weeks in, we’re stronger, smarter, and closer to ourselves than when we began.

We’re not just “coping”—we’re crafting a new way to live.

And the best part?

We’re just getting started.

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™️ NIGHT MOTIVATION: JUST BECAUSE YOU DON’T SHARE IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA, DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE NOT UP TO BIG THINGS. Live it and STAY LOW KEY. PRIVACY is EVERYTHING 💯💯✅💛💛💜💜💥💥😍😍🙏🏼🙏🏼💥💥✅✅❤️❤️💛💛💜💜💥🌼🌼🌼🌼@upscalebodycontour™️ @upscalebodycontour™️ . . ~Dolls and Gents, don’t give them the privilege of knowing everything about you. Just because it’s not posted on SOCIAL MEDIA doesn’t mean it’s NOT HAPPENING. QUIET PROGRESS🙏🏼🙏🏼#quietprogress 🙏🏼🙏🏼🌸🌸🌼🌼💛💜🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏽👏🏽🌺🌺❤️❤️✅✅@upscalebodycontour™️ #staylowkey #stayhumblehustlehard #upscaleinspiration #nolanightmotivation . . #focusonyourdreams #nightmotivation #thistooshallpass #dontsurrendertofear #noweaponformedagainstmeshallprosper #upscalebodycontour #graceandmercy #thingsareshifting #dontgiveup #jesus #youarecloserthanithink #itsturningaroundforme #godsplan #confirmation #nola #batonrouge #metairie #nolattenoinspiration (at Upscale Body Contour) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SWlD-F-1d/?igshid=1498hyjn973jw