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At 61, Susan Williams was facing the uncomfortable truth: her health was sliding into the "not great" category. But her motivation to get healthier was different this time along with having a fascination and interest with AI. Could combining these two things be a winning wellness combination? These are the summaries from her daily reflections and conversations with her AI wellness coach and part of her series, "When AI Gets Personal: What I Learned in 30 Days with an AI Wellness Coach".

Settling into a Routine

As I wrap up day four of my AI-assisted wellness journey, something significant is happening: I'm starting to get into a routine. This might not sound groundbreaking, but it's actually a crucial milestone. The habits that felt forced and conscious on days one and two are beginning to feel more natural and automatic.

According to my AI wellness coach, getting into a routine by day four is a positive sign that the changes I'm making are becoming sustainable rather than something I'm white-knuckling through. It's the difference between temporary willpower and genuine lifestyle change.

The Afternoon Slump Solution

One challenge that's persisted for me is the afternoon energy dip. However, I've discovered a solution that's working well: green tea combined with a strategic snack. My AI wellness coach explained why this combination is so effective during the adjustment period.

The green tea provides gentle, sustained caffeine without the crash, plus it contains L-theanine which promotes calm focus. The snack timing is teaching me to fuel my body proactively rather than waiting until I'm completely depleted - a form of intuitive eating that's exactly what I want to develop long-term.

Rewiring My Sugar Response

Perhaps the most significant behavioral shift I'm noticing is in how I respond to that afternoon energy dip. Typically, I'd be heading straight for a sugar boost - candy, cookies, or other quick fixes. Instead, I'm consciously choosing better options: yogurt with fruit or apple with almond butter.

I learned that this represents a fundamental rewiring of my brain's response to energy needs. Instead of the old pattern of sugar spike → brief energy → crash → need more sugar, I'm creating a new pattern of balanced fuel → steady energy → no crash → natural hunger cues.

For example, the yogurt and fruit combination gives me protein, natural sugars, and probiotics. The apple and almond butter provides fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Both combinations slow down sugar absorption and keep my energy stable for hours.

Managing Weigh-In Expectations

As recommended in my plan, it was suggested that I just weigh myself once a week. So as Monday's weigh-in approaches, I found myself getting anxious about the possibility of not losing weight after a week of effort and how I would respond if this was the case. My AI wellness coach helped me prepare mentally for this scenario and suggested;

The reality is that not losing weight (or even gaining a little) after just one week is completely normal. Several factors can mask progress on the scale:

Water retention from new exercise routines as muscles hold water for repair

Digestive changes as my system adjusts to new foods

Natural fluctuations from hormones, sodium intake, and sleep quality

Body recomposition where I might be losing fat while gaining muscle

More importantly, I'm learning to reframe my success metrics beyond just the number on the scale. My AI wellness coach suggested that I consider some other successes;

How's my sleep compared to day one?
What about my energy levels throughout the day?
How do I feel in my clothes?
My mood and mental clarity?
Successfully navigating social events?
Sticking to the plan for seven straight days?

The Real Victory

When I step back and look at the bigger picture, I have to remind myself that the real victory isn't what the scale might show on Monday - it's the routine I'm building, the conscious food choices I'm making, and the way I'm learning to listen to my body's actual needs rather than just reacting to cravings.

The afternoon snack situation is a perfect example. While I noted "no major changes" in how I feel after these better snacks, the fact that I'm not hungry anymore is exactly what I'm trying to achieve. I'm learning to fuel my body appropriately rather than seeking the temporary high of sugar rushes.

Keeping Perspective

My AI wellness coach reminded me that week one is really about establishing new patterns and letting my body adapt. Real, sustainable weight loss often doesn't show up until weeks 2-3 as metabolism adjusts to new patterns. This perspective shift helps me see Monday's weigh-in as just one data point in a 30-day journey, not the definitive measure of my progress.

Key Learning

As I head into day five, I'm feeling confident about the foundation I'm building. My routine feels sustainable, I'm making conscious choices about fuel rather than just following cravings, and I'm developing the kind of mind-body awareness that should help lead me to long-term success.

Whether the scale moves on Monday or not, I know I'm making changes that go far deeper than just weight loss. I'm rewiring decades-old patterns and building habits that will serve me well beyond these 30 days.

My journey continues, one conscious choice at a time....

Tomorrow I ask some questions that were on my mind - can you actually lose weight without feeling hungry?

Interested in reading all my experiences and conversations so far? Check them out here!

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Susan Williams is the visionary founder of Booming Encore. With over 28 years of experience in corporate senior leadership and executive roles, she realized there was a significant gap in resources for those seeking a purposeful and healthy later life. Driven by her passion to make a difference, she decided that if she couldn't find it, she would create it and launched Booming Encore in 2013.

Since then, the Booming Encore has organically grown into a globally recognized authority on retirement, aging, and longevity. Susan’s commitment to empowering individuals is further reflected in her co-authorship of Retirement Heaven or Hell: Which Will You Choose? and her contributions to Longevity Lifestyle by Design.

An engaging speaker and advocate, Susan passionately shares the importance of all the aspects that can help people positively live, embrace and contribute in their later years. Today, she’s not just helping others create their own “booming encore”—she is actually living hers. Join her on this inspiring journey and also live your best booming encore!

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