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I will be posting a video on what I eat very soon! Thank you so much for watching.😀

I find less wrinkles when I use the bundle method vs. rolling up items. That said, if space is very limited (like packing a personal item only) or if you will be moving around a lot and it's not practical to unpack, rolling might be a better option.

Very good point! I mostly travel to places where I'm able to unpack. Thanks for your tip. 😀

Oh my gosh, good catch!! I had "talk about undies" in my notes but apparently forgot to mention. My rule of thumb is one pair of undies and socks for each day of travel. I've also watched videos that didn't mention underwear and was equally confused, so apologies I forgot to talk about it!😁

Oh my gosh, my heart goes out to you! 🤗 Arthritis is such an awful disease, but know there are lots of us out there who understand (at least a little bit) and are going through similar things. It's funny because when I recorded this video I was feeling pretty good and then had some bad days and I found myself getting discouraged too. I had to remind myself not to lose hope! I'm wishing you better days ahead!! You might want to check out the channel @arthritisadventure - she's a physical therapist with great videos on simple exercises you can do to get stronger so things like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs is easier. She's helped me a lot. Good luck!❤️

You're a travel rock star! I appreciate your independent spirit, but I think packing only totes, backpacks, or luggage without wheels isn't practical for everyone, especially if someone has back issues, arthritis, or other mobility issues. 😊

It sounds like you have a lot you can teach me! I am super impressed that you're not only carry-on only, but pack under the seat. Thank you for the tips and inspiration as well. Have a great trip!✈️

I love bundle packing too! I used to love Cosmo magazine back in the day, ha ha. I think I first saw bundle packing on an old episode of the Oprah show. Thanks so much for watching and happy travels!

I think a lot of what has helped me is focusing on building strength in my legs, SLOWLY increasing the distance, but also not walking long stretches every single day. So I try for 8k steps also, but most days it's in little spurts of activity if that makes sense. The TH-cam channel @ArthritisAdventure has great videos on walking with arthritis and I have learned so much from her. I hope this helps!

@@ThriveAfter55 thank you !!!! 🙏🏻

Packing 3 bathing suits for a beach vacation is smart! I hate putting on a wet suit, lol. Thanks for sharing. And I love packing cubes too!

I personally notice less wrinkles when I use the bundle method, but I know a lot of people swear by rolling their garments. I guess whatever works for us and makes us happy is totally fine. Have a great day!

Emily, thank you so much for the very kind words and I appreciate. you subscribing!!! I love watching packing videos too! It's part of the fun getting ready for a trip. If you're traveling soon, have a blast! 😀

For a month long trip definitely pick neutral pieces that will all coordinate with each other. If packing in a carry-on with the 54321 method, I'd plan on doing laundry once a week. Here's what I'd do: 5 tops (all breathable like athletic fabric or Merino wool, 2 long sleeve, 2 short sleeve for warmer days or layering, and 1 light sweater or hoodie). 4 bottoms (maybe 1 pair of jeans, a pair of leggings, and 2 pair of joggers or athletic-type pants like hiking pants). 3 outerwear pieces (a medium weight coat, a warm coat, and a waterproof jacket). 2 shoes - comfy sneakers and then a sturdy pair of shoes or boots, maybe waterproof or hiking style boots. For the singles, definitely include a hat and gloves, and then things like pajamas, underwear, maybe a small backpack in place of a purse, etc. I hope this helps! It sounds like you have a fun adventure planned. 😀

Thanks - this has also helped me! I will be doing a coastal walk for 1 month in UK. I have tweaked what I had planned to bring (reduced it!) based on your suggestions. The only additional items I will bring are thermal layering pieces (2 vests and 2 thin long sleeved thermal base layers) - these I count as underwear!! Thank you - videos like this really do make a difference👏🤗

I'll definitely post a video soon of what I eat in a day, but the short version is that I prioritize protein (meat, seafood, eggs, etc.), I eat fruits and veggies, and very little highly processed food (other than protein bars and occasional treats). Eating mostly whole, real foods has been very helpful in losing weight and now maintaining. 😀

I'm so sorry you're dealing with arthritis too. It's such an awful disease. Strengthening your muscles will definitely help you, not only to ease the pain, but also to increase your flexibility and mobility. I've made great progress in just a few months. Most of what I have learned is from Alyssa Kuhn who has the TH-cam channel @ArthritisAdventures. She has tons of videos for all kinds of arthritis, including knees and hips. I've learned more from her than from my doctors and physical therapists. Good luck and I'm wishing you healing and lots of muscle strengthening!

Bundle packing is the best! You are a total travel rockstar, doing 30 days in a carry-on. I need to challenge myself to build up to a month with just one carry-on. Thanks for the inspiration!

Bundle packing works well for a cruise or staying in one or two hotels. If you’re moving around more use packing cubes or kon marie folding.

I had pajamas on top of the bundle right before I started folding. I brought one pair of undies and socks for each day of the trip and those went in a small packing cube on the other side of the suitcase where I put my extra pair of shoes and cosmetics. This was just a one week trip and I had access to a washing machine. If I was traveling for a longer time frame I'd absolutely have to do laundry on the trip. Most of the pieces I brought are easy-care and can be washed out in a sink. I hope this helps!

I find the bundle method only works if younare going to one destination. But if you are changing lodging daily ornevery couple days, then it is cumbersome as you have to unpack everything to get to one piece. Time consuming.

Awwww thank you! He's my little helper, ha ha. 😀

@@ThriveAfter55 Mine is a beagle and he is never that calm, especially when he sees the suitcase.

@@aprilrichards8343 I'll bet your beagle is cute as can be. Of course he's not calm when he sees a suitcase - it's a big toy, ha ha!🤣

Me too! Thanks so much for watching. 😃

I love hearing success stories like yours!! I always struggle with packing like a minimalist, but I'm getting better! Carrying your wardrobe in a backpack like you did must have felt so freeing! Especially when others are struggling to lug their big suitcases around.

To really pack light you have to be okay with wearing bottoms 2-3 times and some tops if they are Merino wool can be worn 2-3x also because they don't hold bacteria & odors

If you choose your pieces wisely (so that the tops go with all the bottoms, etc.) then you can easily travel for a week, possibly 2. Choosing fabrics that are easy care and can be washed out in a sink if you don't have access to laundry facilities. I hope this helps!

This is great advice. Thank you!

She said in her little “more” comment below the video: 1-2 weeks, but I think you might have to do a little laundry to get to 2 weeks!

I'll do a video soon, but I prioritize protein (meat, seafood, eggs, protein powder, etc.) for satiety and to maintain muscle. I eat fruits and veggies 🥕🍎, and a little bit of dairy. I avoid highly processed foods MOST of the time, but I do treat myself on occasion. This way of eating has really worked well for me and I don't feel deprived. 😁

You’re so welcome! I’m glad you found the video helpful. I like your idea of using ChatGPT to help with bible study. Thanks for sharing!

Perplexity sounds like a great AI tool. I know you can also ask ChatGPT to provide references, but I don’t know how reliable it is. Thanks for sharing!

You're very welcome! ChatGPT will never take the place of our amazing brains (hopefully lol) but it does have lots of great ideas. 😀

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really disappointing that you were given the wrong information, especially when you're trying to stay in ketosis and trying to manage health conditions. I'm glad you double-checked the information. I like how AI can spit out ideas and suggestions quickly, but the lesson learned is to always confirm with a reliable source. And with Google's latest search updates it is getting harder and harder to find the specific information we're looking for. 🙄 Are you getting good results minimizing brain fog with keto? I've done keto in the past but that was when I was less brain foggy than I am now, lol.

@@ThriveAfter55 Hello, I feel like I have significantly less brain fog when I'm in moderate to high ketosis. (I use a finger stick meter.) My short term memory is better & I find it easier to problem solve. I also have almost no inflammation type pain in my body at higher ketosis levels. (I used to think I had the worst arthritis Ever.) And I have rebuilt some of my stamina, for the first time in about a decade of gradually declining muscle strength & endurance. Lastly, I don't have dandruff anymore, my nails need trimming all the time, & I have to color my hair really often as its growing better than it has since my 20's. The first thing I noticed cognitively was mood related. I think of myself as an overall optimistic person, but I realized one morning in bed, not too long after deliberately keeping in at least moderate ketosis, that I felt Exceptionally happy upon waking & that it seemed really easy to plan the day ahead, despite still being in bed, sans tea, breakfast etc. And then I realized that I'd been waking up feeling a bit Meh for who knows how long, but simply not noticing because it had crept up so gradually. Now I can tell a difference when I'm in higher ketosis. Everything is clearer & I just feel more...smiley? BUT, I will say that I had no such results during the rather long time that I was doing a 'normal' keto diet. & I would definitely not suggest anyone try 3:1 or 4:1 keto without a dietician who knows how to do that sort of thing. Especially since not everyone needs to do that level necessarily. I tried the 3:1/4:1 (the ratio changes according to what I have around the fridge) because traditional keto seemed like it was on the right track, but my results were not very strongly positive. It could be easy to fall into some sort of eating disorder w/the more medical grade ketos I suspect. Chris Palmers website has a couple of dieticians who specialize in medical keto. I've not read his book 'Brain Energy' but it sounds good & I keep 'meaning to' read it. lol. I will absolutely not say that a medical grade keto diet has cured my neurological & cognitive symptoms, but they've improved a Ton & nothing else has changed other than my going on this version of the diet. :) I'm very lucky in that I love meat, butter, cheese, etc. & I'm allergic to a lot of fruits & veg so it's probably not nearly as difficult for me to eat this way than many people.

@@elinordrake9716 Thank you so much for sharing your results! I just added Brain Energy to my Amazon cart. It sounds like being deep in ketosis is working really well for you and you've inspired me to do my research. Especially when you mentioned lower inflammation. I have inflammatory and osteoarthritis and my inflammatory markers are very high. I hope you continue to improve and know I really appreciate all the info!! I look forward to learning more about medical grade keto. 😁