Day 13 - One Day Closer to 24

 

How does she keep it all together, you are probably asking yourself.  She seems so snapped up.  Wow, she is so fancy with all of her healthy eating and what not.  I know, right?  Here's the thing...see that cute little book displayed so nicely with my Meal Replacement Shake and an assortment of fruits, so that you know that I have healthy options standing by?  Yes, that little booklet is my blueprint to success.  My road map to victory.  It tells me what to eat and when to take my vitamins and supplements. Sweet Mary...it even doubles as journal of sorts. 

It has been a great tool during this challenge.  Of course, you can access this very same thing on the AdvoCare website, with links to snack and meal ideas at http://www.advocare.com/24DayChallenge/VirtualCoach/default.aspx.  It is pretty darn cool.  It is nice to have it close by to stay on track throughout the day. 

Oh, and speaking of the AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shakes (pictured above)...my entire family is on board.  They all love them.  My teenage boys ask for one every morning.  My husband enjoys one on his way to work each day.  The good news is that these shakes are good for them (plus, I add kale and spinach as a bonus). Today, on this sunny 70 degree day, my daughter and I blended up the vanilla shake with strawberries and we made popsicles.  They tasted quite a bit like a strawberry dreamsicle.  Dreamy.  That is right.  Dreamy.   The bad news is that they are eating all of my Meal Replacement Shake stash. 

 

So, here is the truth.  Today was tough.  My boys were in the state basketball tournament.  We had to eat out all weekend.  We were in and out of gymnasiums (concession stands) all day on Saturday and most of today.  The weather was BEAUTIFUL.  It made me want to have a glass of wine on my front porch.  But, I didn't.  I ate healthy. I chose healthy things. I feel like I have come too far.  I am now over halfway done.  I can feel the impact of the healthy eating and the vitamins and supplements. My clothes are fitting differently and I have amazing energy. I will say it again...I am so glad that I made this commitment to myself.  I just picked a date and I began the challenge.  Each day gets a bit easier, with moments of doubt, but always a day closer to Day 24 and one more day of eating better than I was 13 days ago.

I hope you enjoyed the weekend.  Let's go get Monday!

Day 13 - One More Day of Healthy Eating

I linked to some of the products for detailed product information.

1st thing in the morning  - Advocare Catalyst 
30 minutes before breakfast - MNS^® (color pack)

Breakfast - Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread with almond butter and apples and AdvoCare Coffecino

Snack -A banana and melon
30 minutes before lunch - MNS^® (color pack)

Lunch - Chipotle chicken fajita salad

Snack - Almonds

Dinner - Salad with shrimp, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and a light dressing for the perfect little kick

Evening/After Dinner - AdvoCare Mint Chocolate Brownie Meal Replacement Shake mixed with 1/4 cup water and microwaved for 1:45minutes. 

Throughout the day...lots of water