I’ve tried a lot over the years
- Supplements
- Probiotics
- Programs
- “Magic” clothes
Some of it didn’t help at all
Some of it helped a little… just not in the way it was advertised
Some of it—like Noom—actually did help
Not in a magic way
But in a “learn how to think differently” way
• It helped me make peace with food
• It helped me understand portions
• It gave me structure when I needed it
But it wasn’t perfect
– The food tracking was clunky
– The exercise side didn’t really match real life (still no pinball 🎯)
– And after a while… I outgrew it.
Once I worked through the lessons,
it didn’t have the same pull anymore
And that’s when something else started to click
☕ This is where it really started for me →
☕ Starbucks Carrot Method
Walk there → coffee → walk back
🎯 Incidental exercise
Groceries
Errands
Cooking
Moving through my real life
That’s what stuck
Not a program
Not a product
A system that fits my real day
Some things help you start
But you still have to build
what works for you.
Not perfect.
Just consistent.
Still counts 💜🎯
Learn more about me:
The thought processes behind my Wellness:
Starbucks Carrot Method – North Phoenix Walking Series
A 5-day a week series following my starbucks walks since February 5, 2026
shorter weekly posts including: Monday Pinball Shower Thoughts, Whisker Wednesday, Foodie Friday, and Steps for Sips (my weekend coffee walk series, since after my 5 day a week walks, I still don’t want to drive to starbucks on Saturday and Sunday, because I feel weird if I don’t walk and Starbucks is always packed.