Weighing in....

A few people have asked how my challenge was. Some people wondered what I was doing, but could tell it was some sort of "diet". I have been wanting to add to my pathetically short blog collection, so what better way than this? Here it is!

 This past week, Jeff and I wrapped up an Advocare 24 day Challenge. This included a 10 day cleanse at the beginning, and then healthy eating…or what I refer to as a diet even tho they don't, HA!....during the last half. I lost 7 lbs. and 3.5 inches total. Not bad for 24 days, but I had wished to do a little better. However, as unfortunate as it is…I am aging. EEK! Losing weight isn't as easy as before, especially that problem tummy area. Am I right girls? Anyway, I digress. No, I didn't lose what I had dreamed of so I could look spectacular in that swimsuit next week. BUT….it is awesome to know that we actually LIKE to eat healthier!

So many of my friends are really into studying food, and the chemicals etc. that are in them. Me, not so much. Yeah, I know there is a lot of garbage out there, but I am all about the quick meal and I am pretty sure those are "loaded" with the bad stuff. My motto is moderation. Will I ever completely stop eating the junk? Nope. But, I will definitely note the portions and how often I eat it. I have learned that I like a baked sweet potato here and there. I don't have to have all the butter and coating on my piece of chicken. I LOVE ground turkey! I LOVE brown rice (once I figured out how to make it with some taste). These are things I probably would have never attempted to make if I hadn't been "forced" to do it! Who knew I would like to eat apples every day. I even had a few other fruits, which is very unusual. What is the best is that Sydney liked it all too (well, not the sweet potato). She has always been a fruit and veggie girl if we have it here, but we added everything else and ALL enjoyed it. 

So, my summary. SO GLAD we did this. I would definitely recommend it, or some sort of cleanse. Even if you may not lose a lot in measurements, you will feel so much better. Will we eat cheesy, fattening pizza again? Of course…we already have. *Note, I enjoyed every bit of it, but my portion was less than 1/2 of what I would have eaten 30 days ago! MODERATION! I will for sure be making some yummy healthy meals too. Food that is good for you CAN taste good!
 
And, if you are one of those people who say you would never make it….I give you the statement I never believe when I hear it but it is SO TRUE! If I can do it….YOU CAN do it!