Day 8 - Who are the Freaks on the Treadmill?

So, who are the freaks on the treadmill?  If you were at my gym this morning at 5:45am, you may have asked yourself this question.  I met my friend Becky there for an early morning workout (she is doing the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge with me).  I think the benefits of eating healthy and living well have kicked in.  It was 5:45am and we were hooting and hollering and snorting and laughing and trying to run all at the same time. I am sure that the people around us wondered what all of the commotion was about.  Maybe not.  It didn't really matter.  

Now, don't get me wrong, Becky is HILARIOUS, so the all of the laughing makes sense.  But, there was something more.  Honestly, we both just really felt great.  Both of us are night owls, so this early morning workout is new to us.  We both agree that it is insanely satisfying.  Walking out of the gym at 6:30am, knowing you have the entire day ahead of you and you have already done so much.  We laughed this morning, saying that it feels so good that for a short moment in your day, you feel like you have things all snapped up. Now, the minute you open the door to a house full of morning chaos, that is a different story.  But, for a few minutes, you are kind of on top of the world.

So, I just wanted  to take a minute to say that I am very happy that I made myself do this challenge.  It has slowed me down and it has really helped me focus.  I do feel balanced.  I am also grateful that I have friends that are doing it with me.  We talk about food quite a bit, like recipes and what we are enjoying, what is challenging and how we are preparing to handle these challenges. We also talk about how good it feels to feel good.  

It has been one week.  I have lost 2 pounds.  At times, it seems like a challenge, but most of the time it just feels like it was a really good decision.  I was very ready to make a change for the better.  I know I committed to 24 Days and in those 24 days, I will train myself to live a little better and balance a little better.  It will be 24 days well spent.

This was lunch today from Sawatdee. Tasty.

For more information on the AdvoCare family of products and the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge, feel free to get in touch with my friend, registered dietician, wellness coach and AdvoCare Independent Distributor, Liz Blom at https://www.facebook.com/lizblom.nutritionandwellness

Day 8 - snorting and laughing on the treadmill

I linked to some of the products for detailed product information.
1st thing in the morning breakfast -  Advocare Catalyst and ProBiotic Restore Ultra and AdvoCare fiber drink, banana and water
Breakfast - Egg whites with kale, mushrooms and a pinch of Parmesan and an AdvoCare Orange Spark
Snack - Almonds and Strawberries

Lunch - Laab Esan from Sawatdee (local Thai resturant) description from the menu...

Your choice of chopped beef or chicken with lemon juice, cilantro, chili, green onion & powdered roasted rice. Served with cucumber & fresh lettuce.

Snack - Rice cakes with jalepeno hummus and cucumber slices
Dinner - White chicken chili made with leftover crock pot chicken from last night, pico de gallo, a bunch of different beans and cilantro
With dinner  - AdvoCare OmegaPlex
Evening/After Dinner - Herbal tea with lemon and mixed fruit with a splash of almond milk

Throughout the day...lots of water