Week 2: A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life

Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps Dr. Brent Laartz Key Points & Decisions: Continuing the "Go Unpro" journey to an unprocessed life, building on progress from Week 1 Focusing on 4 pillars of longevity: diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection Instituting a low-sugar, high-fiber, mostly plant-based diet Avoiding processed foods, plastic containers, and seed oils Implementing time-restricted feeding/intermittent fasting Tracking habits and progress using apps for accountability Next Steps: Eliminate fast foods, limit packaged foods, and avoid soda this week Drink 32oz of water twice daily Eat berries daily, trying a new fruit/veggie each week Aim for 40 different fruits, nuts, and veggies per week for microbiome Incorporate 3 days per week each of cardio and resistance training Improve sleep hygiene by reducing light exposure at night Reconnect with someone you haven't spoken to in a while, 2-3 times per week Practice mindfulness and creativity to support overall wellbeing The key is a gradual, sustainable approach with celebration of small successes along the way. Dr. Laartz emphasizes the importance of self-love, therapy, and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to stay motivated and overcome obstacles on the journey to an unprocessed life.