Day 7 - A whole week!

I am so excited that I have made it through the week with no breakdowns! I am going strong, feeling good, and loving the power I am having over food. It's always been the other way around for me. So, I'm really proud! It's hard not to talk about it more, because I don't want to come across arrogant or condescending. I'm just so happy to be eating right and actually enjoying it. Like my blog is titled... living healthy, loving life!

Today I started another challenge, the fitness challenge at stroller strides. So I'm currently doing a challenge inside of a challenge. =) Maybe a little ambitious, but why not!? The fitness challenge is a 6 week challenge. Today we tested ourself on 3 exercises and then at the end of the 6 weeks we will test again for improvement. The hardest part of the challenge will be that in 6 weeks it will be SO HOT here. That will definitely add an extra element of difficulty! So, we tested on planks, pushups, and a 5 minute hill run. I held a plank for 2 minutes, did 15 pushups (without losing my rhythm or form), and ran the hill 5 3/4 times in 5 minutes... yes the 3/4 counts! In my defense, they started without me by a few seconds because I had to run to the little girls room, but it was necessary!

You know another way I can tell I feel better... my blog entries are getting longer! =) I feel chatty, and the girls are napping when I do the first half, so the fact that I'm staying at the computer instead of sitting on the couch resting says a lot! My energy is way up! Would you look at all those "!", man I'm feeling good! =) Ok, here is what my day looked like today.

7:15 - thyroid meds

7:30 - ProBiotic pills (Fiber drink comes back tomorrow... ugh)

8:00 - Spark and catalyst

8:30 - breakfast shake

9:00 - Stroller Strides

10:15 - banana - I choked it down, but I'm glad I did. It had been in my car for an hour so it was warm, plus it was starting to get brown spots, which I hate, so it was mushy and warm... barf.

12:00 - Ham cubes, egg, grapes, pear, and half a spoonful of peanut butter... it was kind of like dessert. =)

2:30 - Spark and Catalyst on the way to the dentist... boo.

5:30 - Taco Salad - lettuce, ground turkey, salsa, avocado, and tomatoes

9:00 - Rice cake and almond butter

Bed time - Omegas and Herbal Cleanse pills

Day 7 Summary -

First week down and I am feeling great! Tomorrow is mom's night out for my stroller strides group, so that's going to be my first eating out challenge. I looked a their menu already and there is salmon, and other healthier alternatives, so that's what I'm going to try to look for. Wish me luck!