WHAT I EAT IN A DAY VLOG! 1850 calories | Easy meal ideas for realistic weight loss!

[@marcyf6252]

I recently" broke up" with my scale. I was having such a bad relationship with it. It would determine if I was going to have a good day/week or a bad one. It was also causing me to binge...if I did good, I would celebrate and eat "the bad stuff". If I did bad, I would eat my emotions. I had to do what you mentioned. Just pay attention to how I am feeling and how my clothes are feeling. And I can't tell you how free I feel not having my weigh in days hanging over my head. BUT I know everyone is different, so no judgement what-so-ever, it's just what I needed to do for myself.

[@TatianaLovely]

Thank you for your honesty. I can definitely relate. It’s so freaking hard to stay on track with balanced healthy eating the week before and of my period. You feel moody, are in physical pain, you want salt and sugar, and it’s kind of hard to care through all of that. So I totally get it girl and I am right there with you.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Its tough out here for the ladies!!! We just gotta keep pushing!

[@jmonta21]

I love your to go mug, where is it from?

[@karaberrie8305]

Those cookies are amazing! I'm in a little funk with eating whatever lately 🙃 I track like you, but I'm really over it!! Scale dosen't seem to budge!

[@im_LaurenHays]

I feel ya girl!! I took about 3 weeks off tracking (back at it today and finally feeling good about it again!) and I havent been on the scale in a while, I am going to try and focus more on my pictures and how I feel!

[@kayanderson506]

Gatlinburg is amazing! My favorite place to go. Y'all have fun!

[@Annabella_LV]

The Crumbl cookie ice cream is pretty darn good too! 🍪 🍦

[@EverythingGirl9850]

Hey Lauren I am taking a nutrition class called Restart and we learned that you need to pair protein with fat. Ex. eggs/ bacon and avocado. Also, if you eat fruit have it with some nut butter or nuts. It helps to keep you satiated. Hope this helps!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks Susan, love that tip!

[@leonorgarza6967]

It happens I just got off my cycle..and o my !! I was nonstop hungry , like nothing satisfied me and my stomach would growl almost all day lol , couldn't makeup my mind from sweet to salty , then the headaches ugh 😣. Along with the Texas heat

[@im_LaurenHays]

Girl I feel ya!!! I am finally feeling normal again... for now lol!!

[@PamsCreativeCorner]

Have you tried the Mahi Mahi fish taco portions? They are so good!

[@im_LaurenHays]

No I havent I need to try those!!!

[@rshake1]

Periods aren't fair. It's like we get 2wks to feel normal. Ever since I had kids even ovulation got me moody. Then there's period week which is always fun 🙄

[@im_LaurenHays]

We need to be compensated for the percentage of each month that we're out here struggling lol!

[@catmama54]

I wish I could meal prep but have no patience for it and it’s so hot now in Florida I hate being in the kitchen

[@im_LaurenHays]

Totally feel you!! It’s been 95+ all week here so that’s probably it too!

[@jessicagreen9366]

I can definitely relate I feel the same way on day one and two 😑😑

[@im_LaurenHays]

Its a huge bummer!!

[@carmensahad1487]

Can you link the food container where u put egg and potatoes please. ❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

Here you go! amzn.to/3Y1immk

[@carmensahad1487]

@@im_LaurenHays thanks i purchase the one you used for your taco soup and it was great i love using it

[@flourishingmiranda]

Having an afternoon coffee watching you make coffee 🥰

[@im_LaurenHays]

Allll the good vibes 😍😍

[@lisaruttenberg5886]

So do you get to pick what you want with imperfect foods. Are you committed to it monthly or can you do it as you want? Long time watcher so I know it's not the bulk of your groceries but would you say it's a good chunk?

[@im_LaurenHays]

You can choose your items! So they have shopping windows depending on your location- mine is Thursday at 3pm until Sunday at noon- they email you that it’s time to shop so you can go look at what they have that week and add what you want to cart! Then my delivery arrives on Tuesday! They also have an option to skip the week, set it up biweekly or set it up monthly! When I first started using it I used it every week for 4 or 5 weeks in a row! Now I order about once a month!

[@beccab0919]

Dumb question, but how do you save for these? Do you withdraw cash and put them in like envelopes? Do you have a bunch of different savings accounts? This is definitely something I want to do. Love your videos!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Not a dumb question at all!! I actually use the Digit app! So it connects to my bank account and acts as a separate savings account (you can withdrawal whenever) and it pulls out small amounts daily or every few days depending on the goals you set up! So j have Morgan’s set at $400 by July and it pulls like $2 to $5 randomly from my checking! It also makes sure your balance doesn’t go too low and you can always pause the savings to stop if you need to! The app does charge $5 a month which is annoying but honestly it’s helped me save so much more than I would have if I just moved the money to my savings account because j can see it every time I open my bank app😂

[@im_LaurenHays]

digit.co/r/Z1kuwgJ5FL?ab this is the app! We both get $5 if you sign up 🤓

[@TheresaKettler]

I'm with you on the bank account girl! Love the lil finance talk

[@im_LaurenHays]

Its like if its there ill spend it, LOL!!

[@kaw19872]

I wonder why the carb balance tortillas where I live are 70 calories. I believe they are the same size

[@im_LaurenHays]

I buy the smaller fajita size! They sell a larger one at my store that is 70 or 80 cals!

[@Maggietheebaddie1948]

I want quesadillas.Keep up good work.

[@veronicacanisalez9519]

Hi Lauren, so your talking about budgeting and and listening to podcasts but what I absolutely recommend is Dave Ramsey. I started Dave Ramsey about a year ago and paid off a lot of old debt ( which I didn’t have much nor did I have credit cards) but I also paid of my car note and I’m currently in process of getting a home built through habitat. It’s amazing I have over 7,000 in my savings and checking and honestly it’s because I faithfully tithe to my church and Jesus blesses in return and I also did Dave Ramsey faithfully. I’m a 38 yo single mom of a 22,19 and 12 yo. If I can do it you and Morgen can definitely do it. Have fun can’t wait to see a proposal in your future 😉

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Veronica! I have looked into dave ramsey but I dont think its my vibe! congrats on all of your financial success, I love to see women out here killing it like you!!

[@renealynnmn]

If I don't budget and have savings I feel like my life is out of control. Thanks for the podcast recommendations.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Girl I feel you!!!

[@Jaydit7]

Imperfect Foods stopped delivering in way many areas (like mine) so your code might not work, depending on where people live/they deliver. Just a heads-up. I loved IF when I could get it.

[@im_LaurenHays]

I believe it asks you where you live as you sign up and it doesn’t let you past that point to enter your payment info if they aren’t in your are!

[@jamiewalker8586]

I spy a Dr Now magnet!! Love it LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

😂😂😂 I saw it on Facebook and had to have it!!!

[@traceydufault297]

Budget mom is another good channel

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes I love her and use her budgeting planner! I was talking about podcasts but i should have mentioned her!🥰

[@traceydufault297]

Missed you

[@im_LaurenHays]

Missed y’all!!💕💕

[@alissalanden8176]

Being a women is tuff😫 I feel ya round that time. Crumble cookies are yummerz!

[@im_LaurenHays]

It really is!!!

[@melann7380]

Crumbl cookie is my downfall, and they are everywhere here (they started in my home state). The chocolate cake cookie with ganache will be the death of me

[@im_LaurenHays]

Me and morgan vowed today that we wont get it again until after our vacation lol!!

[@brendakilty-sarlo4136]

Are you still running?

[@im_LaurenHays]

No I do incline walks on the treadmill, walks outside and weight lifting!

[@traceydufault297]

Check out Kate Kaden you'll love her she's on you tube she's 45ish single mom and talks alot buffer for your checking account sinking funds alot of cool stuff

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh awesome!!! I will check her out thank you!!

[@EverythingGirl9850]

Oh watch the Budget Mom channel and check out YNAB. Life changers. 💜

[@im_LaurenHays]

I love the budget mom, I use her budget planner!!