Day 18 - I Will Never Lay Face Down In a Bag of Candy Corn Again
You know movies about prisoners (or maybe you know actual prisoners - doesn't really matter), and it shows them in their cell, laying on their bed, talking to their cellmate? They are completely remorseful and like "when I get out of here, I am going to be a better person" or "I am never going to steal again."? You know what I am talking about, right? Minus the orange jumpsuit and the actual prison, that is my life right now.
Not to the extent of "when I am done with this challenge, I will never lay face down in a bag of candy corn again." But, kind of and sort of. I was thinking today, that once I get out into the real world, filled with Doritos and artichoke dip, how much easier it will be to manage my nutrition. 19+ days ago, I didn't really think I was that off balance. In retrospect, I wasn't eating all that great, but adding a salad here or a chicken breast and grilled veggie there, which made me think that I was balancing things out. I was not. I think it has taken me 18 days to figure that out. I went into this thinking that I was eating healthy and adding in crappy food, but I think maybe it was the other way around (for the most part).
Well, 18 days later, I see the light. I am a changed woman. I look forward to my release from the 24 Day Challenge next Thursday and a fresh start. Don't get me wrong, I am human and I love drinks and yummy food, but after these past few weeks, I will be able to move forward with a better game plan to my food filled days. Being able to really understand how many times a day I was ready to pop something into my mouth without thinking, was pretty eye opening. But, without doing this challenge, for this long, I don't think I would have understood.
I have lost weight, my clothes fit better, I really do feel incredible. This hasn't been as easy as I thought, but SO worth it. I know that the habits that I have formed will stick with me. It feels good to have control again, even if it was by being under the control of this challenge.
The vitamins and supplements are also giving me incredible energy and a sense of balance (sounds weird, but true). My husband told me that he has noticed I am in a good mood a lot. Not as much up and down (even I will admit that I noticed it too). My hair was damaged and had quite a bit of breakage before I started this challenge. I have seen incredible improvement and growth in just these past 18 days (a few of my friends have commented on it as well). My skin is smoother and I know that the Omega Plex is responsible for that.
Let's go get Day 24!!
Interested in doing the 24 Day Challenge?
My friend Liz Blom, registered Dietitian, wellness coach and AdvoCare Independent Distributor will be starting a new 24 Day Challenge group on Tuesday, April 7th. She will kick off the 24 days with a kick off party that will include snack ideas, meal prep and 24 Day Challenge review. So, if you are interested in joining this group, please contact her at healthygirlliz@comcast.net or check out her nutrition and wellness page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lizblom.nutritionandwellness
Throughout the day...lots of water
Not to the extent of "when I am done with this challenge, I will never lay face down in a bag of candy corn again." But, kind of and sort of. I was thinking today, that once I get out into the real world, filled with Doritos and artichoke dip, how much easier it will be to manage my nutrition. 19+ days ago, I didn't really think I was that off balance. In retrospect, I wasn't eating all that great, but adding a salad here or a chicken breast and grilled veggie there, which made me think that I was balancing things out. I was not. I think it has taken me 18 days to figure that out. I went into this thinking that I was eating healthy and adding in crappy food, but I think maybe it was the other way around (for the most part).
Well, 18 days later, I see the light. I am a changed woman. I look forward to my release from the 24 Day Challenge next Thursday and a fresh start. Don't get me wrong, I am human and I love drinks and yummy food, but after these past few weeks, I will be able to move forward with a better game plan to my food filled days. Being able to really understand how many times a day I was ready to pop something into my mouth without thinking, was pretty eye opening. But, without doing this challenge, for this long, I don't think I would have understood.
I have lost weight, my clothes fit better, I really do feel incredible. This hasn't been as easy as I thought, but SO worth it. I know that the habits that I have formed will stick with me. It feels good to have control again, even if it was by being under the control of this challenge.
The vitamins and supplements are also giving me incredible energy and a sense of balance (sounds weird, but true). My husband told me that he has noticed I am in a good mood a lot. Not as much up and down (even I will admit that I noticed it too). My hair was damaged and had quite a bit of breakage before I started this challenge. I have seen incredible improvement and growth in just these past 18 days (a few of my friends have commented on it as well). My skin is smoother and I know that the Omega Plex is responsible for that.
Let's go get Day 24!!
Interested in doing the 24 Day Challenge?
My friend Liz Blom, registered Dietitian, wellness coach and AdvoCare Independent Distributor will be starting a new 24 Day Challenge group on Tuesday, April 7th. She will kick off the 24 days with a kick off party that will include snack ideas, meal prep and 24 Day Challenge review. So, if you are interested in joining this group, please contact her at healthygirlliz@comcast.net or check out her nutrition and wellness page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lizblom.nutritionandwellness
Day 17 - Selfie Stick vs. Camera Phone timers = lunch time controversy
I linked to some of the products for detailed product information.
1st thing in the morning - Advocare Catalyst and AdvoCare Orange Spark and a banana
30 minutes before breakfast - MNS® (color pack)
30 minutes before breakfast - MNS® (color pack)
Breakfast - Banana, Grapes and Almonds
Lunch - Salad with tomatoes, banana peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Light Italian dressing. MNS® (both white packs)
Snack - AdvoCare Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake blended with kale, spinach and banana
Dinner -Toam-yum soup from Sawatdee
Evening/After Dinner -Air popped popcorn.
Throughout the day...lots of water
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