I'm 3 days post antibiotic, and trying like mad to replenish my microbiome (I'm a huge microbiome nerd). One of the GI Drs I follow on social media (and he's written a few books/cookbook as well) advocates for 30 unique plants a week. It sounds hard, but if you're predominantly vegan (like I am) it's super doable, with a little intention. In 3 days, here is a list of the 26(!!!) plants i've consumed (plants being grains, nuts, fruits & veggies):
Bulgar, Peas, Carrots, Onions, Chickpeas, Tomato, Rice, Sweet potato, Cabbage, Pumpkin Seeds, Apple, Soy, Wheat, Beets, Raspberries, Spinach, Greens, Hemp, Pecan, Artichokes, Black olives Red pepper, Cucumber, Banana, Blueberries, Almonds
And for dinner tonight I'll be adding corn and quinoa and green beans to that list, so I'll be at 29 in 3 days! This biodiversity gives the probiotics I'm consuming the best chance to recolonize and thrive in my gut.

I surprised myself by making this round with a little room to spare! I encourage everyone who is struggling (I have been there!) that there is going to be a routine and method (and app) that suits you goals and lifestyle, but the one you're using isnt necessarily it! I am so impressed with how intermittent fasting is going for me. I am sure it's not for everyone, and I was super skeptical going into it, knowing that calorie counting was so important for me to have a hope of losing weight before. But I ended up signing up for an app that promised lifestyle changes and weightloss results that turned out to be IF lol, so I thought what the heck let's give it a good shot.
I asked a nutritionist on one of the Kickstarters here, and she was really positive about IF as a healthy long term lifestyle as well, with helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels and weight maintenance, which really encouraged me to consider this as a long term thing not just for the next 6 months. 'Cause the last 7 or so years I have been doing challenges like this - calorie counting (though it worked) was NEVER sustainable for me.

I encourage you to try switching things up to find what's sustainable and don't give up trying things that you were hesitant about (unless Dr advises against).

I have 3.2 more to lose. Still not physically recovered from my Birthday trip to Vegas last weekend. Probably the tamest Vegas weekend ever. LOL! I don’t drink or gamble. My youngest son and I went to see Eagles in concert at Sphere!! My only consumable indulgences were an OG Burger and fries at Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar, a few sodas, sweet tea, McDonald’s fries, and peanut M&M’s. Legs are still pretty swollen from all the walking and flights so I’m hoping it’s mainly just water weight. My birthday was Monday and I have not had a single dessert all week even though ALL my food apps are offering free ones. If there’s anything I like more than food, it’s FREE food! LOL! I slept most of Monday but my diet has been back on track since Tuesday. My family birthday dinner is tomorrow afternoon so I have about 27 hours left. I’m .6 under my weight from right before the trip so I’m headed in the right direction. My game plan for today: compression socks, lots of water, high protein, no carbs, low impact cardio, and prayer. Any other suggestions?