Planning a Birthday and Contemplating Balance

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[@venidim6797]

My mother died 3 years ago, and this year on the 30th of november she would have been 57 too. I teared up seeing you decorating for her birthday, you are a good daughter

[@ThisWomansBrain]

So sorry for your loss.

[@Elmo33325]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@CS-zq1nh]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 2 years ago. I miss her every day. Glad to see Bea have such a lovely relationship with Elmo. 😊😊

[@phyllisreinking4208]

Believe me - you will tear up for the rest of your life when remembering your mom and that’s ok.

[@moonkiss66]

That must have been a lot of feelings and memories and wishes. Glad you got an uplifting place to remember.

[@melsrandomworlds]

Sorry Bea, your mama is the Halloween goals right now. I should have done this to my mom. 🥰🎃

[@ropolito1980]

😂😂😂😂

[@janedoe1981]

Going to do that to my girls when they're older.

[@delliek9654]

Your mom pulling this creepy ass prank is hilarious 😂 Say hi to Elmo, we love her.

[@gizellefoster6761]

Love how your mom is all about trolling you 😅 and how comfortable she is being on camera. You are her replica 100%. Props to your boyfriend for being supportive. ❤️ Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@wh0aheavy]

Omg that squirrel mask is simultaneously hilarious and horrifying lol. Happy birthday to Elmo!

[@heartdragon2386]

Two tips I have for post holiday/birthday bounce back ( because I have the same problem when I visit my parents out of state): Prep a few of your favorite healthier meals ahead of time so they are in the fridge/ freezer waiting and sounding delicious. Also, think about something you enjoy, but do NOT want to do often. Mine is drinking now that I have kids. It is fun, but rare and I like it that way. So when a special day comes, I try to think of it like that. For some reason, equating it in my mind helps me realize that eating like that the next day and the next ages me feel just as shitty as drinking regularly. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Works for me, maybe it will help someone else.

[@amicanimf19]

Omg preping the meals ahead is a great idea! Thank you!

[@knottynumbers44]

Meal delivery or meal prep, and don’t keep leftovers from the parties, get them out of the house! You’re a great daughter. My mom died two months ago & yesterday I had my first birthday of my existence without her. Not everyone has a good mom, but I did, and you seem too. Keep throwing those parties for her. If I had to do it over again, I would have thrown my mom one once a week. Xo

[@zuzuspetals9281]

I miss my mom, it's coming up on seven years since she died. There's always regrets and an empty space. I'm sorry yours is gone. It gets less painful but you will always have hard days.

[@kristycargile6917]

I absolutely adore the relationship you have with your Mom!! Happy birthday Elmo!!! 🌹

[@luciagherbovetchii]

I am the same, I think of my next meal while eating the current one. Struggling with my extra weight all my life. Watching you and reading the comments makes me realise that I am not alone and that with effort we can change our lives. I appreciate you ❤

[@LeslieG7]

In 3 months, even if you have 20 days where you overeat due to a holiday/birthday/event, there are still ~70 days to be on track and have a net positive result. Don't worry about the events at all. Go wild. But focus on the consistent habits.

[@kathleencousins8229]

Happy birthday to your mom. I am her same age… I have no children of my own…I think how amazing it would be to have a daughter like you. Thank you for the joy you bring! 😊💖

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

Elmo/Wegman/Mom: She dresses like a scary squirrel and she loves a sea turtle. But most of all she's the most beloved little sh*t mom on all of youtube. Happy Birthday Bea's mom! We love you!!!

[@cheryllilley5115]

What a wonderful tribute to your mama! You're the best, Bea! I love seeing/hearing your interactions with Stephen, you two seem so well matched! So happy for you!

[@NoYesJess]

I AM CRYING at your Mom dressing as a squirrel to scare you. HAHA. And how she said she had it planned for weeks.😂😂😂😂

[@tammystuard4835]

Loved the decorations and all the thoughtful time you put into making your Mom feel special. I bet she felt very loved. The color scheme of the balloons were beautiful! You nailed it!

[@claudialaquidara9723]

Love how your mom tried to prank you - young at heart!! Love Whoopie Pies! We had them often here in MA. So great that you made her a party.

[@Deb_BG]

I've been rewatching a lot of Bea's past videos. I think because it's like listening to an old friend, so relatable, funny, inspiring and interesting. Thank you, Bea, for all the fun and comforting content. I'm saving this for later - I have insomnia and watch vids late.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

3:17 am here.

[@Deb_BG]

@@zuzuspetals9281 Yep, I get it ☺

[@ayr156]

Mom's prank was epic! You did an amazing job with the birthday decorations.

[@jrumpf2]

The moment you said you think of the next meal as you're eating your current one, my jaw dropped to the floor! That is what I tell people about myself, VERBATIM. I feel you, Bea, in my soul. I'm so happy you're focused on balance. ❤

[@nikkie7230]

Yes! I would always stress about eating on celebrations and then overthink or feel absolute guilt. This week I had my sons birthday & mom visiting. I was able to eat the stuff we were having and then go right back into my food/gym routine. I don’t feel like I need to eat less or work harder and that’s the biggest nonscale victory I have had.

[@lisawright9399]

Hey Bea! I've been following you a long time and have had similar ups and downs with weight and my relationship with food. I recently read "Fast Like a Girl" and "Glucose Revolution" and those books and their tips have been a total game changer. There is no "on track or off track" you just give your body more time between dinner and breakfast (or skip till lunch) and/ or use the hacks to reduce your glucose spikes. Both authors were on Diary of a CEO and I recommend watching/ listening if you don't have time to read the books. It has really helped break the spell food has had on me for 30+ years and change my mindset and microbiome- where most cravings come from. I love your content and hope this is helpful to you (and anyone else reading! ❤)

[@mauramel4149]

Your mom is so beautiful! Can’t believe she used to want her face covered lol happy birthday Elmo!❤

[@spazmat123]

How sweet! Happy Birthday to your mom 🎉

[@belovedobserver]

I told my mom the trick or treaters story and we were so scared for you, and dying of laughter at the end.

[@atReddd]

That’s so sweet! Everything came out great.

[@catherineguy6673]

Good daughter; for loving your mother for still being alive ❤️ . 😊🎉❤❤❤

[@magdlynstrouble2036]

Wow! You did such an amazing job with the decorating and themed foods! So much creativity and so much work! Wonderful. If my daughter did this for me I'd break down sobbing with joy. 🥲🥰🥳

[@marias8007]

u are so creative and productive, i love the things you do for your mum (and rest of family)

[@dinacardinal5968]

I love your channel Bea! It’s so creative and wholesome ❤❤ Happy Birthday to your mom 🎉🎉

[@lyndseycadoo8133]

I know I'm not alone here, and probably not the first person who has said it, BUT...I love that you don't have party footage. I'm fine with you just telling us about it, no footage means you were in the moment, fully present, and enjoying yourself. You don't owe me 'content'.

[@milvertonmom50]

My birthday is in January too! Winter babies. Loved the decor for Wegman. Very creative.

[@Susbub91]

So great to see a video just when I need it most after a shitty day

[@fluffy-Muffin]

Tomorrow will be better

[@Angiee97]

Always happy to see you Bea. 🥰

[@louisavalentin5885]

As a fellow Scorpio (and more so an actually Halloween Birthday Baby) I fully RESPECT your mom's prank! She is AWESOME for that! Especially the complete follow through. Didn't come back to ring the bell to say it was her! *chef's kiss*

[@leeleescraps]

I’m so like you Bea, I need the sauce! I can’t bounce back either. It’s so hard & I totally empathize with you. Great job on mom’s birthday party. You are a wonderful daughter. Also, lol on mom’s prank with the squirrel mask. That was so funny.

[@rebel_librarian1351]

I absolutely love your "bye" at the end of all your videos. ❤️ It's definitely something I look forward to when watching you.

[@DeborahWaltenburg]

From whatever you did show, I'd say your mom's party was divine, especially given her squirrely stunt :) The Factor meals are always good for those cooking ebbs. I love the shredded pork tamale thing with the spicy sweet potatoes. That meal is, as your mom would say, "Slapping." There's another one with shredded beef, cauli mash, and broccolini, but I only saw it once on the menu. Maybe it's a winter meal, so it will show up soon!! Always enjoy your updates!!

[@elektrikshoks]

I have a bounce bounce back hack! it takes about 3 days for the post *fun* meals to get back on track: i mean tastebuds, will to cook, want to eat better. so I commit to moving *toward* my regularly scheduled diet slowly during those three days. I do whatever I can get myself to do without pressure, I don't beat myself up, I know I'll get there, and I don't get super strict about the details. when I take this approach, bam I'm back on track. the hack is not judging the momentum getting back while it seems it's slow going, which frees me from my natural resistance. (example: I make throw together nachos at home instead of eat out and count it as a win)

[@LindaC616]

Bea, you can soften caramels in the microwave. Roll into balls, place on top of cashew halves (they look like sea turtle flippers), cover in chocolate (white?), use a whole cashew for head, paint 2 dots for eyes

[@alicemorrissey6201]

Hi, bea. I have been watching you for years, and I have always and will always root so hard for you!! But I have to say 16:05 that is the mentality that is keeping you here. You can do this, but you have to make that mental switch.

[@laraerae4321]

Bea can you do a "best of workout clothes" vid? I know you've done a lot of haul type vids but what are the outfits you reach for every workout? Thanks!

[@pb9401]

You just made my night with that squirrel story!!! 😂😂 I love your mom!

[@Krysb107]

Bea you are so thoughtful💖 It’s so sweet you did that for your mom🥹 Happy Birthday Elmo/Wegman🎂

[@EgGsRoCk184]

Those decorations are so cute! I love all the effort you put in even when she did try and scare you lol

[@julz_m]

+1 Wedgeman, Happy Birthday Elmo!

[@therealvivian82]

Happy birthday Ms. Elmo

[@katm82]

The whole “can’t anything be a decoration?” part got me 😂 you two seem to have very matching senses of humor 😄

[@jwoooooooo]

Lmao your mom is hilarious 😂😂 I couldn't stop laughing . Great prank. But nice decorating. Looks good 🥰

[@paulawhite8674]

You did a beautiful job decorating!

[@amandapalicka3147]

Your mom is hilarious 🤣 also. I think Stevie should wear the squirrel mask in videos until he’s ready for a face reveal 🤣. And your mom’s birthday party was so cute!!!!

[@801LOVER]

The decorations looked great!

[@astridjuney77]

I resonate so much with your food thoughts taking over every meal and always wanting the best flavors. Hopefully we will figure it out someday!

[@ArmyNut640]

HAHA, your mom is the best! Tell her I said thank you for the tip, I will DEFINITELY be doing this when my kids are older! 😂😂

[@stephaniemiersch]

That birthday party decor slapped!

[@lauranolan4398]

Oh bea! I've been quietly watching for a while, we've a new baby little miss penelope .... I did suggest Beatrice, but it's a joint decision lol 😅 glad to be back!

[@rhondabozeman7089]

Happy Birthday to your Mom!!!!🎉 🎉🎉 Great decorations ✨✨✨

[@amhomestead3437]

Awww happy birthday elmo/wegman/bea's mom & cheers to many more!! Decorating and hosting people's birthdays is just the best! You did amazing!

[@christinabedoe6265]

I love your relationship with your mom ❤

[@kathleendill8349]

I loved watching you put those decorations together for your mom's b-day. The result was adorable! 🐢🌴🎈 In terms of Achilles heels, I too suffer from "derailment impairment." I have lost momentum in all sorts of self-care regimens due to a life disruption. Then, when I finally get back on track (which could be weeks or even months later) I feel dispirited. I am trying not to let things slide when stuff happens. After all, disruptions are a part of normal life. But I have found that if they do, self-loathing only makes it harder to pick up the thread. So I think being kinder to myself helps. I hope you do will do that too. 💗

[@LindaC616]

Late happy birthday, Elmom!

[@aubreyaskew4588]

The decorations turned out so flipping cute!!

[@danieleatesia12]

The decorations turned out so beautiful! Great job!

[@MsK_in_CA]

For anyone who’s interested, if you want a fail proof chocolate cake recipe. Use the one on the back of Hershey’s Cocoa. I’m not a baker but it still comes out perfect every time (the icing too) and it’s been there for decades.

[@belindam3797]

Lmao Wedgemann coming through with the creepy squirrel!! 😂

[@alil7348]

Happy birthday Elmo! Fabulous decor!

[@JeandraWasHere]

You did a great job. Everything turned out beautiful for your Mama.

[@kimgrandy_art_]

That was such a sweet, well thought out, thoughtful thing I have seen in a while. You really did a fantastic job and the thorough adherence to the theme was chef’s kiss

[@ashlandells5109]

HAHA!!! Wedgeman! Good job!!! I would have been a little shook too not gonna lie 🥴

[@KT-1429]

Bea the decorations looked great! Happy birthday to your mom! Sea turtles are my favorite animal too 😊

[@kathleenbellefeuille5406]

Create a bounce back day menu that the next day after an event or over eating, you immediately follow this plan. I always have the options/ meals at home (often in the freezer). It’s not completely healthy but it’s important that it be something you look forward to. Mine currently includes chicken pot pie and shepherd’s pie!

[@user-kh5wi7xk7h]

So much effort and such a nice outcome Bea such fun decorations and so sweet. It’s my birthday end of January too! Both Aquarius!! 💚🧡💚

[@laurajeanist]

Eat what you want, add what you need! Words I’ve been living by and swear it’s worked. I’m only focused on protein and fiber rn and have way few cravings or binges

[@raisingripley]

that "Heh-heh was great at the start but in the middle of the video, I replayed that part like five times and had a good chuckle lol thanks Bea!

[@kathleenj1158]

You're such a great daughter, Bea. ☺️🩷

[@silvercookies]

Your turtle theme party is making me want to finally do a mermaid theme party for my birthday, but I don't like attention...but I like mermaids and food! I loved the party theme and decor, and happy birthday to Elmo, Wegman, and Bea's mom!

[@jesorinsekwa4054]

The premade meals 18:32 are probably a good idea to get back on track, also planning out what you will eat the day after the party ahead of time and prepping as much as possible so you have healthy food you want to eat ready and waiting after the indulgence day so you do not have to think about it would probably help. That’s what im going to try this year as a food lover struggling with weight as well lol

[@auraarma]

The party decor looked amazing. Your mom must have felt so special!💜

[@kimsmyth2668]

Your decorations came out great!! Your very talented

[@amberralston815]

110% agree about the two types of people with food!😅 I’m also someone who loves food and the ✨experience ✨ of eating while my fiancé is a Steven through and through. 😂 I do a lot of meal part prep ahead of time to get the best of both for us!

[@angiepayne6104]

You are such an awesome daughter!!! You always amaze me with your creativity!

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Oh my gosh!☺ Love you, Bea! (You are the best! 🐿)

[@kristymeents4706]

Wow, what an amazing party! Your mom must feel so loved!

[@vettechsam452]

Love to see you post, Bea. You're my fav. 🦕🦖

[@rachelinchilla]

We had almost none either! I think the Fright Night on the Riverwalk satisfied most trick or treaters...

[@estherbartholdy]

Happy birthday Elmo! Sending you love from Guatemala.💖

[@jenniferferdinand7347]

I so want a life like yours....🎉 Thank you for who you are

[@sophicarne]

I live on the opposite side of the country, but my town also had a lot of people asking about Where the Trick-or-treaters were, but it was also chilly here that night.

[@LindaC616]

It was really cold here (Rhody)

[@Elmo33325]

Love the party and decorations ❤

[@jolene4787]

My mom's bday is soon too and have similar ideas. I'm making pineapple dole whips which she likes and decorating with pineapples!!!

[@LindaC616]

😋

[@aschmidt570]

My absolute favorite candy is the tootsie rolls and tootsie pops. It is my GO TO. I got it for Halloween and snackied a lot

[@devonstinson3733]

I was crying and laughing at your mom's Halloween prank. 😂😭 This women is an evil genius.

[@isap01]

You’ve got this Bea. Fitness coach Jordan Syatt always says "if your car had a flat tire you wouldn’t slash the other three”. Same goes for eating. Just because you had a fun meal or day of eating doesn’t mean that you ruined your progress, you just get back on track. And the best way to do this is to not label foods as good or bad, they’re just food and it’s okay to have it all in moderation. I find this super hard, especially during the holidays, but we’re in this together. Check Jordan’s content, I find it very helpful. Sending you lots of love and support. 🤍🤎

[@dorrolorro]

About how to balance the party food with bouncing back to good habits. One thing you can do is to eat a whole sweet potato before the party. That way you're already pretty full and won't overeat without restricting yourself. Another way is to meal prep a few meals, with plenty of fiberful veggies. That will help with bloating and make you energized, which in turn helps you get back on track.

[@JessMarie123]

I love your bday decorating skills! Props to your mom for the Halloween prank, I think I'll steal this to do to my daughter next year 😂

[@a.d.holland2067]

She’s back, behbeh

[@janemahan2663]

It's such a joy to see a happy Bea.

[@miromimiro101]

happy birthday to your mama 🥳🎊🎊🎉🎉🎂very nice deco 👍. how simple when you cook the cakes 👍😘

[@mariannedressler6784]

Your party décor turned out cute!!! Halloween was light here this year!!! And I ate to much of the candy 😩

[@emmybuns6964]

I’m not sure what’s happening with me this week but the crash zooms had me shrieking 😂😂 HAPPY BORTHDAY WEGMANNNNNNNNN

[@jenniferferdinand7347]

Happy birthday mom....you always bring joy