# FlexFit-2024-Summer - Eat Smart stay Flexible and Fit **URL:** \ **Category:** FlexFit\ **Created:** [July 1, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427 "2024-07-01T13:38:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/softart.discourse.group/chris/32/14_2.png) [@Chris](https://softart.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/1 "2024-07-01T13:38:36Z")
[![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/softart/original/1X/e8dc75e99d85ebe62b3eb77b6bb290d8f83820de.jpeg) ](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/v68kmaxbnepa5hqreqycc/FlexFit-Discourse-Topic-Cover-Image-2024-Summer-v2024-07-01.jpg?rlkey=zcu8i2fcy5mgtb38f6pqfof2k&dl=0) **Hi Friends - Happy Summer 2024!** ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/softart.discourse.group/chris/32/14_2.png) [@Chris](https://softart.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/2 "2024-07-02T03:51:28Z")
[@FlexFit](https://softart.discourse.group/groups/flexfit) Support Group and Buddy System - Eat Smart stay Flexible and Fit _Free Support Group for Optimal Health, Flexibility, and Fitness_ [Join our FlexFit Zoom - TUE - 10:45am - https://SoftArt.io/FlexFit](https://softart.io/FlexFit) **2024.06.25 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - JUNE 25** * * * - **Realizing the vital importance of our food intake and exercise - our life depends on it.** - Replace ideas of "good / on track / should " with the idea of “Skillful” - Replace the ideas of "bad / shame / failure " with the word “Unskillful” - Energy - We have a finite amount of energy, and _we have been gifted with the miracle of “choice”_ in how we use that finite amount of energy. - History of our eating habits and impact of our past history on our future habits. - Awareness of short term food satisfaction vs long term health dissatisfaction * * * **Health Links:** > **[Food addiction linked to gut bacteria](https://www.newsweek.com/gut-bacteria-microbiome-food-addiction-obesity-1917836)** > > "We have demonstrated for the first time a direct interaction between the gut composition and brain gene expression," researchers said. > **[‘This disorder has almost killed me’: His addiction to ultraprocessed foods...](https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/27/health/child-addiction-ultraprocessed-foods-wellness/index.html)** > > About 12% of children are clinically addicted to food, predominantly ultraprocessed food, according to research. Here is what their lives are like. > **[What Actually Happens When You Cut Out Sugar](https://theeverygirl.com/what-happens-when-you-cut-out-sugar/)** > > do we really need to eliminate it all together? > **[MOSH Variety Pack Promo Page V1](https://moshlife.com/pages/mosh-variety-pack-promo-page-v3)** > > MOSH is a mission-focused company to get you thinking more about your brain health! Each MOSH protein bar contains 6+ brain ingredients including Cognizin®, lion’s mane, ashwagandha, omega-3s, vitamin B12, and D3. MOSH products are designed... * * * **Health Videos:** Confessions of a Binge-Eating, Wellness Influencer | Jamie Hess | TEDxWilmingtonSalon: [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/softart/original/1X/346d983ba17f4244aea7e3544f1ff9a573e5bd8e.jpeg "Confessions of a Binge-Eating, Wellness Influencer | Jamie Hess | TEDxWilmingtonSalon") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Swvy-MjUY) * * * [Join our FlexFit Community - https://SoftArt.io/FlexFit](https://softart.io/FlexFit) ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/softart.discourse.group/chris/32/14_2.png) [@Chris](https://softart.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/3 "2024-08-13T15:31:50Z")
@TracieHillard - It was so great connect today, and congratulations on your new phase of life! Let us keep in touch on this discourse portal until we figure out our futures schedules. ---
**Author:** ![TracieHillard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TracieHillard](https://softart.discourse.group/u/TracieHillard)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/4 "2024-08-13T15:39:29Z")
@Chris I look forward to continuing chatting this way as we keep moving toward skillful decisions to better our health! ---
**Author:** ![TracieHillard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TracieHillard](https://softart.discourse.group/u/TracieHillard)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/5 "2024-08-27T14:24:27Z")
@Chris I hope things have been going well with you! I know I’ve def been doing more stress eating…so I’d say I’ve only been about 35% skillful. I hope you’ve been more skillful! ---
**Author:** ![TracieHillard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TracieHillard](https://softart.discourse.group/u/TracieHillard)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/6 "2024-11-05T15:01:03Z")
@Chris I hope things have been going for you. I kept meaning to message and see how things were going with you. I hope you’ve been able to continue with more skillful eating. I have been up and down with the busy schedule, but I’d say it’s been about 60-70 % skillful or mindful choices. I hope you are doing well! ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/softart.discourse.group/chris/32/14_2.png) [@Chris](https://softart.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/7 "2024-11-09T09:44:28Z")
@TracieHillard - I am back online after recent medical issues, and it’s good to hear from you. I just completed one minor surgical procedure, which went well, and am now preparing for surgery next month. Definitely more aware of the importance of nutrition and diet after these recent health issues. Glad to return to this FlexFit discourse. Overall I would say I’m eating skillfully around 50 / 50 percent of the time. My goal is to continue to improve on that percentage, because moving forward I need to eat like my life depends on it. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/softart.discourse.group/chris/32/14_2.png) [@Chris](https://softart.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://softart.discourse.group/t/flexfit-2024-summer-eat-smart-stay-flexible-and-fit/427/8 "2024-12-05T01:08:16Z")
@TracieHillard - Hope you are settling into your recent new work changes and schedule. Just letting you know I am steadily working on improving health and diet. Also, just wanted to let everyone in the [@FlexFit](https://softart.discourse.group/groups/flexfit) group know that I will be heading into surgery this week, so I have a renewed focus and attention on good health!