Day 2-Midday

Well, we are at the halfway point of my least favorite day. I am doing OK. No major detox symptoms, and about half a gallon of water down. Afternoons are hard for me though. I will pick up the kids soon, which means snack time for them. I would love me some popcorn right now. I will be strong, drink my water and move on.

Day 2!

Good Morning!!! Day 2 is a good place to be. It is a repeat of Day 1, which makes it super easy!!! I am already drinking my water and will have my shake shortly. I am thinking I may add some chai to it. YUM!

Day 2 typically has highs and lows. Some detox symptoms like a headache, but the fact that tomorrow is a different menu is kind of exciting!

I did weigh this morning. I am a scalaholic, but I will try to stay off after tomorrow. I was down 2.4 pounds this morning!!! I am 1 pound away from my lowest low. Hoping to blow past it after today. THAT makes it a great day.

Day 1 Wrap Up

Days 1 and 2 are the hardest for me. Trying to break habits I have fallen back into as well as detox settling in. The one thing I really like about this new plan is how specific and intentional it is. Don't get me wrong the old one was pretty easy to follow, but it was VERY low carb. This one is a carb cycling plan. So, you aren't giving up carbs, but you are learning to eat healthy carbs. I will be trying quinoa for the first time on Wednesday. Have to admit, that kind of scares me. :D

So, I followed the plan to the letter today. That is a first for me. In the past, I have swapped shakes and snacks. This time, I have had them as the plan calls for them. I got in my gallon of water-YAY ME! Of course, now, I feel like I could float!

All in all I feel OK. I had a chiropractic adjustment, and that has helped. I also took a short nap afterward, as I think I needed it. Soon, I will take my last supplement for the day, with a warm berry hug and off to bed.

I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store...stay tuned...

Day 1

Well, today is the day!!! I am starting an 8 day challenge with the new Ignite Plan! I have weighed (I am up 3.5 pounds from my lowest low) and measured. I have my food ready to go. I will be trying quinoa for the first time. I will be chronicling my journey here.

Right now, I am a jumble of emotions. I am excited. I have heard great things about this plan. I am apprehensive as I tend to not do as well as others. I am stressing the amount of water (as it is still something I struggle with). Finally, I am dreading the inevitable headache that comes on day 2-totally normal when detoxing from bad carbs.

Alright-it's all out there. LET'S DO THIS!!!

Thankful Thursday

Thank you for following me on this journey. 

Part of the Journey

Has it really been almost two months since I last posted? Holy cow-talk about a blogging break. Life has been so busy and I feel like the photo above really demonstrates where I am right now. I knew when I started this journey, it would be a long and winding road. It certainly has been so far.

I looked at my last post-August 1st. I had hit 35 pounds. Almost two months later, I am currently at 37 or so. I have hit kind of an up and down cycle-again, I know all a part of the process. Between work, kids back to school, soccer for the boys and gymnastics for A, I am not getting my workout in as often as I would like. With the chaos of practices 3 nights a week, I am not cooking as well as I normally would. I also think that working from home with no child here is getting me down. This is one big empty house, that's for sure. On the flip side, I am super productive.

Boy, have I been in a funk the past couple of weeks. I want the weight to fall off, and it's not. I am losing still, and I am thankful for that, but I am losing focus. Totally my fault-I take the responsibility for that. I know what I need to do and I need to do it. I need to follow plan and cut out the carbs. I need to take my vitamins. I need to exercise. I am doing this for myself, I am doing this for my family.

Look for me to start posting more regularly. I need the accountability. Will you help me stay accountable?

Weigh In Wednesday!

My dear friend, Margaret, is doing a weekly weigh in, and I have decided to join in with her. I am a day late because we had a family funeral for my DH's godfather, but better late than never, I always say!!!

So, before I reveal my number, I think it is time for some updated progress shots:

 OK, I guess the number is there, but to make it official:

In other words, I have lost the equivalent of my daughter, sweet A! I am so excited and turning my attention towards 40! Working on goals for August today, so check back and see what I have in store!!!