Cleanse Day 4

Today marks a slight change in the cleanse routine. This morning instead of drinking the fiber drink, I took probiotic pills. So much better!! The fiber drink will be back on day 8, but I think by that time I'll be so close to finishing the cleanse phase I won't mind so much.

I had Stroller Strides today, and I think Robyn may have read my previous post because not only did we run the hill... we ran it FOUR times! The nice thing was we ran it 3 times without the stroller, and I really felt great. I could really tell a difference on the resistance exercises though. I noticed I could do more reps before my muscles felt fatigued. I also held the tricep plank for 10 seconds which is normally really hard for me. More small battles, but I'm loving it!

I think I will face my first big test this weekend though. I'm going on a quilt retreat tomorrow and I have been asked to bake a dessert. I LOVE to bake, the problem is, I also love to eat sweets. So, I'm going to take tons of healthy, natural foods with me, and focus as hard as I can on my sewing. If I make it out of that place without taking a bite of whatever it is I make I will feel like a superhero! I'll let you know!

Ok, so on to day 4:

7:15 Thyroid meds

7:45 - Probiotic Pills

8:00 - Spark

8:15 - Breakfast shake

9:00 - Stroller Strides - I'm so sad I forgot to take my catalyst before my workout today. =(

11:30 - Rice cake and almond butter - This was WAY to long between meals for me, especially after Stroller Strides. I've got to get better about taking a snack with me! I went to Sprouts to get more fruits and veggies and meat after class, so I was proud that I didn't break down and get something unhealthy but easy and close.

12:30 - Salad with tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and carrots, 1 tbs ff italian dressing

2:45 - Spark and catalyst

3:45 - grapes, almonds, and ham cubes - I can't believe it, I actually liked the almonds... awesome!

6:30 - Steak, zucchini, squash and brown rice

9:30 - small apple and almond butter

bedtime - herbal cleanse pills

Day 4 summary - Best day so far!! I have felt so good today! So much energy, and more than anything I feel very proud of myself. I didn't realize I had so much will power. Those brownies I was talking about earlier... I made them and didn't even lick the spoon. So proud! I really didn't know I could be so strong. I just don't want to mess up my streak of healthy eating, and I'm afraid if I take one taste I won't be able to resist eating the whole thing. Not yet anyway. I'm sure I'll get there with time. But during the cleanse is not the time to test myself. Ok, off to bed. Big day sewing tomorrow! Yay! I already have my food packed and ready to go!