This November definitely didn’t go as planned. If anything, 2025 was a personal year of growth & development. As many of you know, I began a health & wellness journey. I’m very proud to announce that — over the last 7 months — I have lost & kept off 45 pounds. I did this through a calorie deficit, walking 5 miles a day, & reducing sugar from my diet. April 217.1 lbs November 171.9 lbs When I do something, I go all in: no cheat meals; I haven’t touched bread or pasta; & I completely cut out the one thing I used to get every single day — sugary coffee drinks from Starbucks, McDonald’s, or Wawa/Sheetz. This health journey has transformed my life, given me more confidence, & it’s even given me the authority to understand that I am capable of achieving anything that I set my mind to do. To anyone contemplating beginning your wellness journey, do it. Start today. Start right now. You will thank yourself. It’s not easy. It takes dedication. It takes planning & preparation. But — again — it’s changed my entire outlook of life & how I view myself. Do I still have cravings? Yes. Am I happier? Yes. Can I still go out to meals with friends & family? Yes. This year has given me the strength & confidence to prepare for 2026 & I welcome continued positive change into my life. (If anyone is interested, I’m happy to list what I eat in a given day.) Game on.

This has been my secret to weight loss: Greek yogurt + cottage cheese. This bowl is only 340 calories, but packs 58 grams of protein. A great snack or start to the day. (Included my hand for size reference — it’s a good portion.)