High-Protein Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep | Life Update - Why I Took a Break From YouTube

[@CarolineLFranco]

I’VE MISSED YOU! 🤍🤍🤍Give me your life update, I want to know!!

[@ellenradford8582]

Well, we are almost finished the renovation and now we are downsizing and it is freaking tough. I get it not going to Italy. I am sorry.

[@sides1974]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the hair transformation! Good choice, u r rock’n it sister!

[@DomesticDivaXO]

So glad you're back! I love hanging out with you. You are so creative with food and such a beautiful person inside and out.

[@lorelieweir4477]

Nice to see you again. I always look forward to your creative recipes.

[@sides1974]

OMG…time flies! I knew that something had been missing this Summer… I too took a break from watching KZbin & it’s so nice to be back “chatting it up” with u. I missed u & your wonderful content. U are so truly valuable & u offer so much! I absolutely LOVE what u share.

[@lizandramedina1162]

yes queeen!!!!!! lets goooooo.... so happy to see an upload! love your vlogs, your cooking videos, all of it!!! also super impressive that you ran 5 miles at a 7.46 mile pace!!!!!

[@1queenruler]

So nice to have you back! My son is on YT also and in your state, I can see how he needs a break time to time from the social. I get it!! Many blessings, you’ve got this ❤

[@PineRidgeCottage]

Welcome back. I watched several of your older meal prep videos yesterday. I guess I missed seeing you here on YT!

[@terriferguson7323]

I'm SO happy you are back!!! Every week I look to see if I've missed a video (usually I get a notification). Your videos are always inspiring and fun, and I love watching your creativity with food. But we all need a break once in a while, it's how we reset in order to move forward. I'm in the middle of a reset as well, a few weeks back I had to put my 17-year-old bassett hound to sleep, it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Getting through each day without him has been very difficult 😥

[@patriciacarpio9130]

Welcome back!!! Missed your videos but I understand everyone needs a break. Take care of yourself and can't wait to see all of your new creations! FYI you look beautiful with or without makeup!!!

[@vernahaas2407]

So very glad you are back! Your videos are always so uplifting to me. Sorry you’ve been down lately. Hugs

[@alanaduplessis8681]

So happy to see your face again! I'm sorry you're not getting to be in Italy now :( Your sadness about it is palpable. Like everyone else here, I appreciate any video you post, since you're just so sweet and pure and real about life being life. I wish you all the best going forward and hope you find your true happy space in the world and in your work. Even your simple foods look delicious and gorgeous!! And your hair is beautiful - really suits your skin and frames your face ☺️

[@Mandykayte]

Hey Caroline! Im glad you took some time for yourself. it sounds like that yearly trip to Italy to see family is important, so it makes sense that you're grieving that missed time with them. I was in a big funk over the summer too. I feel like im just starting to get out of it. Gardening definitely helped. My update is that I sent out a ton of applications for a job since I graduated in May but no bites yet. I have some interviews the next week or two so we will see!

[@hayleykate21]

I’m so glad you’re back! We have MISSED YOU!!

[@CarolineLFranco]

Girl!!! I have MISSED you 🥰🫶🏼so thankful to be welcomed back with warm arms, thank you so much beautiful 🤗🥰sending a big hug!!!

[@margoperriello5978]

Your hair looks beautiful!

[@CarolineLFranco]

Thank you soooo much Margo 🤗 🥰 I thought it was a good transition into fall 🍂

[@kchristinecarr6320]

Hi Caroline, welcome back! Sorry you won’t be going to Italy this fall. I also like to visit my family in Germany this time of year. But hope to be going in the spring, because my niece is expecting her first baby. The grilled meal looked amazing. I want to try making those flat breads.

[@taylormesa6166]

I’m glad you’re back! And that you got your appetite back. I sometimes get in a funk with food too, even though I love to cook. This has been the summer of sumac on everything for me. I had never heard of it until watching you and now I can’t live without it. 😂 My fav snack right now is just cut up avocado with some salt pepper and sumac. So good! Sending virtual hugs about having to stay home this year. Things like that can be tough but hopefully you’ll get to work on some great things because of it. ❤

[@sueduncan-d2b]

Well look who popped up on my feed :) Did you have a nice break? Going solitary when the soul calls for us to, is good to absorb consciously or subconsciously inspirations and messages from our higher selves. Be happy and continue to inspire us with your healthy living and cooking/eating. I would say you are succeeding w/your efforts at balancing your life. So accept those emotions when they surface. Treat them with love and understanding and then release negative patterns and thoughts that you outgrow…that makes way for those exciting new dreams and inspirations ;) Stay sweet✨

[@TarynWestover]

Welcome Back! I have missed your videos!!

[@CarolineLFranco]

Thank you so so much Taryn ☺️🥹🫶🏼so so grateful for you!!

[@JessicaGuido-s1v]

I have been watching your videos for awhile.. and I have made so many recipes of yours... we even refer to a great meal as "another Caroline Franco recipe" haha. Anyhow, wanted to finally comment and say 1. you are so sweet and genuine.. I just adore you and the real life stuff you share with us on you tube, even your hard days.. you just put it out there and it's so honest.. I hope you get nothing but love in your comments 2. you are an amazing cook, I've learned so much from you 3. I'm so sorry about Italy, I felt your sadness. I'm not sure why you decided to not go, but I know you treasure those times in Italy. Be kind to yourself and it's ok to be in a funk 4. Your darker hair is beautiful, it's a nice compliment to your skin tone. Anyhow, you are so sweet and I just love your videos. I am so happy when I see a new one pop up. I hope you are feeling better about things and so glad you have your appetite back. XOXO

[@jhess9627]

LOVE the new hair color on you! We all go through transitions in life, and food is definitely one of them. I know when I was younger that I refused to eat certain foods that I love now. And I used to love things that I don't eat anymore. Our bodies are very complicated organic machines and everything about them is dependent on multiple factors like age, hormones, medications, environmental factors, and so on. That was a really long way to say that what you went through is normal, and it would only be concerning if it went on for a very long time and started affecting you negatively.

[@glowbynature5879]

hello gorgeous , I hope you are feeling better . I have missed your receipts please keep them coming because you have inspired me to start eating Mediterranean style foods . trufully I always loved Lebanese food and thanks to you I am discovering more receipts from the Mediterranean region that I love and look forward to cooking every week . take care and kisses all the way from France .😘😘😘

[@emmalindsey9065]

Love your videos, Caroline :)

[@CarolineLFranco]

Thank you Emma :) you’re the best 🫶🏼needed that lift up, you’re awesome

[@JacquieG]

Take the time you need to be you girl! I hope you feel better soon!

[@CarolineLFranco]

You’re so sweet Jacquie 🤍🤍I hope life is treating you so well girl 🌞✨

[@JacquieG]

@CarolineLFranco honestly the past few weeks have been rough, but I'm hopeful things will turn around soon

[@dotren1tx933]

Can't wait for your pumpkin spice latte recipe!

[@CarolineLFranco]

It’s so so good!! Coming very soon 😋 ☕️ 🎃

[@penneywoods1812]

I am so glad you’re back! I have been missing you and your content! But I do completely understand you need a break and it’s all about balance. Love the recipes! And the hair looks amazing!

[@JolieWaldrop]

Dear Caroline, Thank you for making another video. I really appreciate the posts and the healthy insight that you post with it. I am an older student that is studying here in Texas to be a Dietician. I have loved coming to discover your videos and love the ability to learn in a fun and always exciting video. There are always little nuggets of wisdom and realism talk that you share with your viewers. Life is about being happy and healthy, Carolinism, "zesty". We are your zesty community have a wonderful week.

[@andreap9952]

Omg I’m so happy you dropped in ! I’ve been missing you and your videos ! I swear I thought of you today and was thinking of reaching out but I didn’t want to interrupt anything in case life was ..”life-ing“ lol . Haven’t watched this video yet (I will shortly ) but just got too excited and had to send a message first . I hope everything is okay with your father in FL (I believe he lives here right ? I live in FL too )..with the hurricane situations happening . ❤

[@dawngonzalez508]

That Kofka looks SO good!

[@CarolineLFranco]

Thank you Dawn 😋 they were soo flavorful!! Hope you try them!

[@margoperriello5978]

I missed you on you tube! Glad you are back!❤

[@CarolineLFranco]

Thank you for the warm welcome back 🤍🤍I’ve missed you!!

[@mimiloayza9553]

I’ve missed you! So glad you’re back. I understand loss of appetite. I’ve experienced a bit of that myself lately, so bad I got to where I didn’t enjoy even my favorite foods. I even started eating frozen meals because I thought why not since I don’t like anything anyway. I have lost 50 pounds in the last 7 months. I’m excited to see what you do next year.

[@BrookeNCarver]

Hello Caroline! This is my first time comment on your videos, but know that I love your videos so much. Thank you so much for telling us what’s been going on. I know how much a struggle life can be right now and how painful it is to admit when you’ve lost your appetite or have no motivation. I’ve been dealing with the same thing here lately and just wanted to let you know, you aren’t alone. I love your creativity, your ideas and how you incorporate the Mediterranean lifestyle into your videos. I just recently found out I was anemic (though I have suspected for years but it was never confirmed by doctors until my neurosurgeon confirmed it) and I’ve been struggling adding more iron into my diet with this new lifestyle change I’m making. Do you have any suggestions or tips for this? I would love to hear your thoughts. I’m so glad you’re back to KZbin but take whatever time you need! Just know that everyone who watches your videos wish for your happiness and your health and don’t mind waiting on videos so that you can get in the right mindset. I’m super excited and can’t wait to see what merch you have coming out in 2025! Best of luck, have a wonderful week and we look forward to seeing your videos whenever you’re able to post them! Edit: I apologize for uploading the comment twice! I've deleted the other one.

[@MichCoccaBene]

Just know you are loved and wanted by us, your fans

[@ellenradford8582]

Oh gurl, I am like you I need to eat and take a moment for the day

[@CarolineLFranco]

Truly!! Just have to

[@ellenradford8582]

This is good to know about beef because my hubby is anemic and I am.trying to follow the Med. Diet. So I am glad it is versatile You have been missed and yes I get needing a break to reboot and recharge. So glad you are back. Love you!!

[@CarolineLFranco]

Awe so glad you found this helpful Ellen☺️I also eat lots of spinach, try to wilt it and sneak it into meals wherever I can for a dose of iron! Love reading your sweet words, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support thus far, you are a true rockstar 🥰I hope you have a beautiful autumn weekend, sending a hug hug 🤗

[@ellenradford8582]

@@CarolineLFranco you keep up your sunny disposition and enjoy the fall!

[@JeffnRiah17]

Are you sharing any value?? Are you kidding? Your food always looks so good and is so inspiring to me to get back to eating healthier and to meal prep, you have no idea. Also, I am sorry you didn't get to go to Italy - hopefully you will make it there soon - maybe a Christmas trip. Don't put off something that will make your soul happy!

[@ellenradford8582]

Where have you been? I have missed you and I have been so bummed not to see you.

[@CarolineLFranco]

I’ve missed YOU! Thank you sweet Ellen 🫶🏼🫶🏼 just had to take a little break but I’m so excited to be back 🤗 how have you been?

[@ellenradford8582]

@@CarolineLFranco pretty good. Need to get my shit together abd get this big house ready to sell. I am looking forward to seeing you someday.