I can't tell you how much I missed writing about my body by vi 90 day challange, but unfortunately as circumstance would have it my lap top crashed and until now I haven't had access to the internet. On the bright side, I am back, and with all the more reason to begin my challenge over at day 1. First off, just a brief update on my first challenge in which my 90 days ended November 3rd, 2011. All in all, it went really well. I noticed a tremendous difference in my energy level, and even though I was never taking the challenge with the intention of losing weight, I did lose a few pounds. However, after my challenge I began to drift slowly back into my old eating habits and slowly but surely I've been eating more and more sugar. Circumstances are different this time around. Much different.
My new challenge will begin January 1st, 2012, with a new focus of once again cutting out as much sugar as possible. It is now more important than ever to be healthy, not only for myself but I am now two months pregnant. In my first pregnancy with Becca, I learned that I was borderline with gestational diebetes. I was consuming way too much sugar, which mostly included an outrageous amount of fruit, which I thought at the time was good for me. Too much of anything is never good, so I am working on cutting back on fruit and eating more vegetables. So let me begin my journey by counting down... and making conscious food decisions now to prepare myself for once again taking the 90 day challenge.
Keep in mind, that I have never stopped taking the Vi-Shakes and my reasons for incorperating the challenge into my routine is that I tend to work better with structure and discipline which doesn't come naturally to me. Small changes, 90 days at a time.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Day 56 - Vi Shape Rice Pudding Recipe
So I found a recipe yesterday that is an all time favorite of mine, 'Rice Pudding'. I made a few adjustments and came up with a version of my own, that ROCKS!!! It tates way too good to not be passed along.
2 Cups Water
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Cups Minute Rice
2 1/2 Cups Milk (I used 1%)
1 Egg
2/3 Cup Vi Shake Mix
2/3 Cup Sunmaid Raisins
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1. Soak the raisins in hot water prior to beginning, and set aside.
2. Boil 2 Cups of water, add salt.
3. Add rice, boil for 5 minutes (stir frequently) then let stand for 5 minutes.
4. In a small boil froth egg.
5. Add milk, egg, drained raisins, cinnamon and vi shape mix to the rice, mix well.
6. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for an hour.
Tastes great warm. Store in air tight container and refridgerate. Tastes amazing cold with a little milk added to it for more of a creamy texture.
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Why I love it???
First of all being a sugar addict, I need to find other ways to satisfy my sweet tooth in the most healthy way possible. Sugar leaves me feeling hungry for more sugar. So when I made this recipe I felt completely satisfied after eating just a small amount, and never felt the urge to binge. The sweetness of it all is in the shake mix that tastes like cake mix... a real treat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
2 Cups Water
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Cups Minute Rice
2 1/2 Cups Milk (I used 1%)
1 Egg
2/3 Cup Vi Shake Mix
2/3 Cup Sunmaid Raisins
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1. Soak the raisins in hot water prior to beginning, and set aside.
2. Boil 2 Cups of water, add salt.
3. Add rice, boil for 5 minutes (stir frequently) then let stand for 5 minutes.
4. In a small boil froth egg.
5. Add milk, egg, drained raisins, cinnamon and vi shape mix to the rice, mix well.
6. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for an hour.
Tastes great warm. Store in air tight container and refridgerate. Tastes amazing cold with a little milk added to it for more of a creamy texture.
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Why I love it???
First of all being a sugar addict, I need to find other ways to satisfy my sweet tooth in the most healthy way possible. Sugar leaves me feeling hungry for more sugar. So when I made this recipe I felt completely satisfied after eating just a small amount, and never felt the urge to binge. The sweetness of it all is in the shake mix that tastes like cake mix... a real treat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Day 53
There is one more thing that I need to add to my 'DO NOT BUY' list. It doesn't look as scrumptious as a powder doughnut, but looks can be decieving, it is just as addictive. It's one of those items that you convince yourself is healthy, and so you give in, maybe it is good... in moderation, if you can stop at just one. Now I know... That I can't. What on earth am I going on about? I'm referring to 'raisin bread'. I swear there is something in it that makes me want to mow down like I would popcorn at the movie theatre. I ate the whole loaf all to myself in less than 24 hours. Boy oh boy... There is much I need to work on, but I am a work in progress, I always will be. I will never stop trying to improve myself in one way or another. When I accomplish something, there will always be another goal to take it's place.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Day 50
It's day 50 of my 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge!!! That in itself is a celebration! I have indeed come a long way but I still have a long way to go. Now more than ever the world is changing, thousands upon thousands are starting the 90 day challenge each month. In fact, just in August alone there were more than 65,000 people, myself included. The scary thing is that if we don't make changes today, it will have a direct affect on the lives of our children and our children's children. I am emotional about this, it truly tears at my heart strings. I'm not going to lie... I am embarrassed to admit that I am not the greatest cook in the world, and so I rely on pre-packaged convenience foods to feed my family, with the exception of fruits and vegetables. Now, that I am starting to educate myself on nutrition, I realize that the majority of the food we have been consuming are full of chemicals. Chemicals that may later lead to cancer. Those time savers are time stealers!! Anything that saves you time now, but shortens your life span later, is not worth it. Hardly a convenience at all.
I caught a few minutes of Dr. Phil the other day, which was about overweight children. A little boy, at the age of 4 weighed 115 pounds. That's what I weigh as a 27 year old adult. His mom was reaching out for help, stating that his diet is so restricted as to what he can eat, so it can't be the food, it must be a medical condition. They followed his routine for a couple of days, and noticed he was eating adult size portions 6 times a day. His snacks were frequent, and meal sized. Dr. Phil also noticed that the fridge and pantry were pad locked, because this little boy would help himself. It was what he said next that really made me think... 'If you only had healthy food choices in your home, you wouldn't need to lock it up. If he went and ate a bunch of celery, you wouldn't say 'oh my, he's high on celery'.
I'm ready to re-evalute the food that comes into my home.
I caught a few minutes of Dr. Phil the other day, which was about overweight children. A little boy, at the age of 4 weighed 115 pounds. That's what I weigh as a 27 year old adult. His mom was reaching out for help, stating that his diet is so restricted as to what he can eat, so it can't be the food, it must be a medical condition. They followed his routine for a couple of days, and noticed he was eating adult size portions 6 times a day. His snacks were frequent, and meal sized. Dr. Phil also noticed that the fridge and pantry were pad locked, because this little boy would help himself. It was what he said next that really made me think... 'If you only had healthy food choices in your home, you wouldn't need to lock it up. If he went and ate a bunch of celery, you wouldn't say 'oh my, he's high on celery'.
I'm ready to re-evalute the food that comes into my home.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Day 42
It's day 42!! How on earth has it been 42 days since I started the Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge?? That's nearly half way through, which I find absolutely unreal. So just a brief overview of where I began, and how far I've come in just 42 days... I will mention again that I did not start the challenge for the purpose of losing weight. The last time I've stepped on a scale was actually the day I began this challenge (on August 6th)and at that time I weighed 114 lbs. So really it would be a very unrealistic and very unhealthy goal to expect to lose a few pounds. The funny thing though, is that when I mention that I am taking the body by vi challenge, there are a few people I've come across with one eye brow raised. People assume that because I am small... that I am healthy. Well, just to set the record straight... that was not the case. I consumed atleast 800-1000 empty calories of non nutritious junk, every single day. Do you know what that does to a body over 15 years? I experienced intense cravings for sugar. As an addict for 15 years it was all I really thought about when I felt any symptoms of withdrawl coming on. I used sugar as a means of medicating pain physically and emotionally. The physical pain is gone. The headaches, the back pain that I would suffer every morning... The hardest part which I thought would be the cravings when my energy levels plummented is gone. So now I am left with the emotional attachment, which is something that will take much longer than 90 days to overcome seeing as how it has been a subconcious part of my life long before I will ever remember. I am an emotional eater... sadly it is sugar that brings me comfort when I am feelng stressed, angry, sad, or lonely. That is a choice that I need to overcome, now, and even more so after my 90 days are up.
I would like to take a moment to answer a question that I recieved the other day.
'I have a concern; if I take the shakes in the morning and at lunch, would I have to do this for the rest of my life to be able to keep the weight down? Once one goes back to regular eating, does one not put the weight back on?'
The shakes are not a weight loss drink, which can confuse some because people are losing weight. The Body by Vi™ Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. In order to not gain the weight back after taking the 90 day challenge, we really do need to learn about what is good for our bodies and proper nutrition. Just think, if you go back to your old eating habits that made you unhealthy/overweight in the first place, is it really fair to expect that you won't end up right back where you started? BUT...If you commit to the 90 day challenge, and commit to maintaining a healthy life style afterwards, amazing things do happen.
Personally, I love the ViSalus products, otherwise I would not be promoting them. I know that I am a person of convenience... I know that I do not always have the time to make three nutritious meals a day, and I NOW know what a body should feel like with proper nutrition. Would I give that up?? Never.
I would like to take a moment to answer a question that I recieved the other day.
'I have a concern; if I take the shakes in the morning and at lunch, would I have to do this for the rest of my life to be able to keep the weight down? Once one goes back to regular eating, does one not put the weight back on?'
The shakes are not a weight loss drink, which can confuse some because people are losing weight. The Body by Vi™ Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. In order to not gain the weight back after taking the 90 day challenge, we really do need to learn about what is good for our bodies and proper nutrition. Just think, if you go back to your old eating habits that made you unhealthy/overweight in the first place, is it really fair to expect that you won't end up right back where you started? BUT...If you commit to the 90 day challenge, and commit to maintaining a healthy life style afterwards, amazing things do happen.
Personally, I love the ViSalus products, otherwise I would not be promoting them. I know that I am a person of convenience... I know that I do not always have the time to make three nutritious meals a day, and I NOW know what a body should feel like with proper nutrition. Would I give that up?? Never.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Day 31
It has been an incredibly busy summer, and I haven't been writing as much as I would've liked to... but this is one journey that needs to be told. I need to make the commitment as much for myself, as I give to other people. Which means re-evaluating my goals, and finding my 'why'. Why have I taken on the challenge of putting my health first for 90 days? I have not taken very good care of my body, and as I've mentioned earlier, more than half of my life has been spent abusing my body with unhealthy food choices. Think for a moment the damage caused by food in our society today. Not only is it a crisis that the world we know today could be very different 10 years from now with high risk problems like obesity, but think about those who are a healthy weight. Just because you are a healthy weight does not make you invincible to the silent deadly toxins that you put in your body. Just because the weight does not show on the outside, does not mean that you are any better on the inside than someone who may be considered obese. In fact... maybe you could be worse. No one is invincible, no matter what your size, gender or race.
I know that by not changing anything, and living today as though there were no tomorrow, would most certainly cause tremendous irrepairable damage for my future. So why put health first? I think the answer is clear: For everyday I am breathing is a gift that no amount of money can buy. Time is of the essense and good health should not be taken for granted.
I know that by not changing anything, and living today as though there were no tomorrow, would most certainly cause tremendous irrepairable damage for my future. So why put health first? I think the answer is clear: For everyday I am breathing is a gift that no amount of money can buy. Time is of the essense and good health should not be taken for granted.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Day 17
There has been major renovations taking place in my life. It seems that as my mind becomes de-fogged, I am decluttering other areas that have been neglected. Organization is something that has never really been one of my strengths. It seems that when I manage to keep up with one task, I fall behind in another. It can be very overwhelming, but lately I noticed that I not building with anxiety over the amount of unfinished work, but taking it one day at a time. If I don't accomplish all that I set out to do, there is always tomorrow. The important thing is that enjoy the present, and that I embrace the moment. That I can have unlimited amounts of time to enjoy my family, and everything else can sit on the back burner, atleast for awhile.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Day 14
Day 14 already. Unreal. I just threw my second challenge party last night with some great friends and family. We were on fire with making and tasting shake after shake. Among them our favorites chocolate peanut butter, cran-blueberry... and a few new ones. Cherry cheesecake, cafe mocha, orange dream. So so good.
I feel honoured to be promoting such an amazing product, and I am just so pleased with the results after just being on it for two weeks. I feel so balanced. My body was in such desperate need of proper nutrition, that I can already feel tremendous improvements in my cardiovascular health.
I read some shocking facts about the reality of obesity in the United States alone, that just blew my mind. 'That 200 million americans (2 out of 3 adults and 1 in 3 children) are overweight. If nothing changes within 10 years 42% of our population will be obese. This means that todays children could be the first generation to have a shorter life span than their parents. The cost of health care expenses for obesity is a more expensive health problem than smoking.' People are eating themselves to death.
I feel honoured to be promoting such an amazing product, and I am just so pleased with the results after just being on it for two weeks. I feel so balanced. My body was in such desperate need of proper nutrition, that I can already feel tremendous improvements in my cardiovascular health.
I read some shocking facts about the reality of obesity in the United States alone, that just blew my mind. 'That 200 million americans (2 out of 3 adults and 1 in 3 children) are overweight. If nothing changes within 10 years 42% of our population will be obese. This means that todays children could be the first generation to have a shorter life span than their parents. The cost of health care expenses for obesity is a more expensive health problem than smoking.' People are eating themselves to death.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 6
7:20am I stayed up way too late last night, and I am paying for it today. I need to make sleep a priority in my 90 Day plan, because my body really needs that time to recover. My breakfast shake tates awesome this morning, especially after such an intense workout.
2:00pm I am feeling good, eating well, and almost on my way to a complete health transformation. I love the 'ViSalus' Shakes, and really look forward to them. It is amazing that only six days into the 90 Day Challenge, I am not craving sugar!! How is that possible? I'm not saying that I'm cured. That I'm over it, but it's a relief to not feel the intense withdrawl that I have felt in the past. The headaches, the weakness, the unbalanced sugar levels dropping taking my energy with it, the emotional roller coaster (angry, irritable, moody). The shakes have just made it so easy... and so wonderful. For me it feels like the difference between going grocery shopping with an empty stomache, and going shopping after having a meal.
11:00pm I got together with some family & friends this evening to share and sample shake recipes. What a fun filled evening of creativity. There are hundreds of variations, so many yummy recipes. Tonight we made German Chocolate cake, sex on the beach, Cran Blueberry, Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and mixed berry. After all that tasting, it felt like I had just eaten a meal. So good.
2:00pm I am feeling good, eating well, and almost on my way to a complete health transformation. I love the 'ViSalus' Shakes, and really look forward to them. It is amazing that only six days into the 90 Day Challenge, I am not craving sugar!! How is that possible? I'm not saying that I'm cured. That I'm over it, but it's a relief to not feel the intense withdrawl that I have felt in the past. The headaches, the weakness, the unbalanced sugar levels dropping taking my energy with it, the emotional roller coaster (angry, irritable, moody). The shakes have just made it so easy... and so wonderful. For me it feels like the difference between going grocery shopping with an empty stomache, and going shopping after having a meal.
11:00pm I got together with some family & friends this evening to share and sample shake recipes. What a fun filled evening of creativity. There are hundreds of variations, so many yummy recipes. Tonight we made German Chocolate cake, sex on the beach, Cran Blueberry, Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and mixed berry. After all that tasting, it felt like I had just eaten a meal. So good.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
day 5
12:00pm This morning it was hard to pull myself out of bed for an intense work out at six o' clock in the morning, but I knew that once I got started it would pay off. I did it, and I feel like that is a tremendous accomplishment.
Also, I was listening to a few other people talk about their own experiences with the Body By Vi Challenge and one mentioned that she doesn't eat chocolate icecream or drink coffee anymore, that she doesn't crave them. The funny thing is... Neither do I!!! No way could it be that easy. No way!! I would know, I am former sugar addict remember, and I can't tell you how many times I have tried to give it up. But let me tell you, from my experience and being on the challenge now for 5 days... I feel satisfied. My sugar levels aren't spontaneously dropping, where I would need to binge on ice cream or a handful of cookies to spike it back up. My energy level never seizes where I feel like I need that coffee to wake me up. I am completely satisfied... all day long.
So what is the the 90 Day Challenge all about? The Body by Vi™ Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. THIS ISN'T A PROGRAM ONLY FOR PEOPLE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT! It's for anyone who's sick of feeling tired and having no energy because they don't have the time or money to make three nutritious meals every single day!
Also, I was listening to a few other people talk about their own experiences with the Body By Vi Challenge and one mentioned that she doesn't eat chocolate icecream or drink coffee anymore, that she doesn't crave them. The funny thing is... Neither do I!!! No way could it be that easy. No way!! I would know, I am former sugar addict remember, and I can't tell you how many times I have tried to give it up. But let me tell you, from my experience and being on the challenge now for 5 days... I feel satisfied. My sugar levels aren't spontaneously dropping, where I would need to binge on ice cream or a handful of cookies to spike it back up. My energy level never seizes where I feel like I need that coffee to wake me up. I am completely satisfied... all day long.
So what is the the 90 Day Challenge all about? The Body by Vi™ Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. THIS ISN'T A PROGRAM ONLY FOR PEOPLE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT! It's for anyone who's sick of feeling tired and having no energy because they don't have the time or money to make three nutritious meals every single day!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 4
7:20pm What a busy day! Finally I feel like I have the energy to make it through the day without the aid of sugar and caffiene. In a way I feel free... like I am the one in control now, and I choose to make my own destiny. I am challenging myself in ways that I never thought possible. The key is to stay positive throughout this whole process. After all this is a 90 Day challenge, so I might as well make the most of it!
Day 3
I am proud to say that I am making progress. I have been eating well, sticking to my fitness routine and drinking the 'ViSalus' Shakes every morning, along with the multi vitamins. I feel great!!! Matter of fact, keep in mind, that I have aloud myself atleast one cup of coffee a day, and I haven't had one. I just never really thought of it. First thing in the morning I have my shake, and I'm ready to go!!!
What I like about the shakes is that you can get creative and make them your own. Each day is a new experience, and it's exciting to try a new kind.
I've tried Berry, Banana cream pie, Chocolate Penut butter (tates like a reese's pieces treat), Orange creamcycle, Orange blueberry, and this morning I am tryig Peach. The possibilites are endless.
What I like about the shakes is that you can get creative and make them your own. Each day is a new experience, and it's exciting to try a new kind.
I've tried Berry, Banana cream pie, Chocolate Penut butter (tates like a reese's pieces treat), Orange creamcycle, Orange blueberry, and this morning I am tryig Peach. The possibilites are endless.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day 2
11:05am Yesterday was a really busy day, so I didn't really have time to blog, with it being my birthday and all. I had energy from the get go, and for the first time in a long time I never felt the afternoon crash... period. Perhaps, it's the whole routine together as a unit.
1. I ate healthy well balanced meals
2. I began the day early with a fitness workout
3. I began my 90-Day Challenge using 'ViSalus' health & fitness products
I just finished my first workout with Turbo Fire and let me tell you I worked it hard. I assumed that it would start out easy for beginners but I was sweating seconds after starting to warm-up. I can't wait to see where I will be 90 days from now. I committed to my journey on my birthday, so let's just say it will be a birthday I will never forget. Not to mention, with the ViSalus social network, I am able to connect with people from all over the world who are also taking the 90 Day Challenge. In fact, someone from Florida pushed their challenge start date one day later, just so we could start on the same day and encourage each other all the way through. Imagine what accountibility that gives you. Not only is it encouraging to connect with others, but inspiring. I didn't have a fitness plan... I planned to eat healthier, give up sugar, use 'ViSalus' products and as I mentioned earlier stay active. Notice that I did not mention exercise... but thanks to someone in Florida, I am taking it to the next level. I am in it to win it!!!
1. I ate healthy well balanced meals
2. I began the day early with a fitness workout
3. I began my 90-Day Challenge using 'ViSalus' health & fitness products
I just finished my first workout with Turbo Fire and let me tell you I worked it hard. I assumed that it would start out easy for beginners but I was sweating seconds after starting to warm-up. I can't wait to see where I will be 90 days from now. I committed to my journey on my birthday, so let's just say it will be a birthday I will never forget. Not to mention, with the ViSalus social network, I am able to connect with people from all over the world who are also taking the 90 Day Challenge. In fact, someone from Florida pushed their challenge start date one day later, just so we could start on the same day and encourage each other all the way through. Imagine what accountibility that gives you. Not only is it encouraging to connect with others, but inspiring. I didn't have a fitness plan... I planned to eat healthier, give up sugar, use 'ViSalus' products and as I mentioned earlier stay active. Notice that I did not mention exercise... but thanks to someone in Florida, I am taking it to the next level. I am in it to win it!!!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Day 1
7:00am It's the first day of my body By Vi Challenge, and the excitement woke me up just after 6am this morning. The berry shake I am having for breakfast tastes amazing, I'm already half way through it and feeling satisfied. I made a last minute decision to incorporate a fitness plan into my 90 days, and well it just happens to be a 90 day program. As I blog about the challenge, I will also be blogging about my fitness program 'P90x-Turbo Fire' because well... it just so happens that I'm not really one that likes to excerise. Don't get me wrong, I live a very active life, I walk pretty much everywhere, but as for doing crunches or push ups or anything that takes effort.... I avoid on purpose. Turbo Fire is intense cardio/dancing, so I'm just going to have fun with it!! Seeing as how I won't be picking up my program until tonight, this morning I will be subsituting it with 'Billy Blanks'. Wish me luck.
8:00am Tae-bo gave me that early morning kick in the butt. I did it!! I set that time for myself, and I committed to it. For my first real cardio work out, I wasn't too bad... I expect that soon I will become more co-ordinated, and not so much resemble Mowgli from the jungle book with scrawny little arms and legs shooting jabs every which way... but hey, it's a work in progress.
After my work out I tried 'Neuro', a ViSalus energy drink. Really tastey... probably taste even better with ice cold water, but it's energizing and refreshing nevertheless.
8:00am Tae-bo gave me that early morning kick in the butt. I did it!! I set that time for myself, and I committed to it. For my first real cardio work out, I wasn't too bad... I expect that soon I will become more co-ordinated, and not so much resemble Mowgli from the jungle book with scrawny little arms and legs shooting jabs every which way... but hey, it's a work in progress.
After my work out I tried 'Neuro', a ViSalus energy drink. Really tastey... probably taste even better with ice cold water, but it's energizing and refreshing nevertheless.
The Body By Vi Challenge begins!!!!!
Finally the journey I have been long awaiting for begins!! 90 Days to better health, fitness and adventure!!!!
Friday, August 5, 2011
1 Day to go
8:00am This morning I feel extremely vulnerable as mixed feelings begin to surface. As someone who has used food to heal emotional wounds I feel like I am tight rope walking without a safety net. Who knew that food could have that much power?? Breaking the pattern of emotional eating will be one step forward I can't wait to take.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
2 Days to go
9:30am This morning I did not want to get out of bed, serves me right for staying up past midnight. In my desperate need for coffee, the first cup completely drained out when I realized that I had forgotten to place a mug underneath. I can't tell you how disappointed I was, that stuff is like liquid gold.
A few friends of mine will be joining me in the 90 day challenge, and that is just so exciting. Not only is it great that we together are committing to 90 Days to a healthier life style, but 'multiple studies have shown that people are more successful in acheiving their health & fitness goals when they strive to acheive them with others as a means of support and accountability.' I have tried countless times to eat healthier as a new years resolution, only to end up with the same discouraging results, therefore going back to my old habits within a few days. So what's so different this time around? This time I am not alone. I have a whole team of support, even people I don't personally know, cheering me on.
Blogging about my experience is way for me to chart my progress, and focus on the positive rather than the negative. I expect that it may get worse before it gets better as I withdrawl and go through cravings. I noticed something last night that I had never really given any thought, until now. Shortly after dinner hour last night I began to get this pulsing headache. Usually I get them coincidently on days that I don't drink coffee or consume enough sugar, but almost instinctively I went into the freezer and ate a scoop of ice cream.
So let's get this straight...
1. Lack of sugar
2. Withdrawl
3. Another dose of sugar
I used ice cream as a way to medicate myself to feel better again!! This my friends, is what you call and addict. Some people may not believe that one could be addicted to sugar, but I am living proof and my testimony states otherwise.
What I write about are 'confessions of a sugar addict.'
5:30pm I ate sensibly today. Not fantastic, but not horrible either. I definetely have a strong preference for fruit over vegetables, so I need to make veggies more of a priority as well, considering you can still eat too much fruit. When I was pregnant with Becca, my doctor actually told me that I needed to eat less fruit, and that I needed to dilute my juice by half with water, as I was at high risk of gestational diabetes.
I read labels today, and I have never really cared so much before what I put in my mouth... it was educating to be aware and compare. For example:
Strawberry yogurt vs. Plain yogurt - 1/2Cup serving
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Calories 140 - 60
Fat 2g - 1g
Cholesterol 10mg - 5mg
Sugar 21g - 4g
I'm sure you get the point. Look at the difference, just in sugar! So today I became aware and compared not just the nutritional value but also the ingredients. I opted for plain yogurt today, and added frozen blueberries. The tartness of the yogurt tasted great with the fruit. I actually enjoyed it more and felt satisfied after eating.
A few friends of mine will be joining me in the 90 day challenge, and that is just so exciting. Not only is it great that we together are committing to 90 Days to a healthier life style, but 'multiple studies have shown that people are more successful in acheiving their health & fitness goals when they strive to acheive them with others as a means of support and accountability.' I have tried countless times to eat healthier as a new years resolution, only to end up with the same discouraging results, therefore going back to my old habits within a few days. So what's so different this time around? This time I am not alone. I have a whole team of support, even people I don't personally know, cheering me on.
Blogging about my experience is way for me to chart my progress, and focus on the positive rather than the negative. I expect that it may get worse before it gets better as I withdrawl and go through cravings. I noticed something last night that I had never really given any thought, until now. Shortly after dinner hour last night I began to get this pulsing headache. Usually I get them coincidently on days that I don't drink coffee or consume enough sugar, but almost instinctively I went into the freezer and ate a scoop of ice cream.
So let's get this straight...
1. Lack of sugar
2. Withdrawl
3. Another dose of sugar
I used ice cream as a way to medicate myself to feel better again!! This my friends, is what you call and addict. Some people may not believe that one could be addicted to sugar, but I am living proof and my testimony states otherwise.
What I write about are 'confessions of a sugar addict.'
5:30pm I ate sensibly today. Not fantastic, but not horrible either. I definetely have a strong preference for fruit over vegetables, so I need to make veggies more of a priority as well, considering you can still eat too much fruit. When I was pregnant with Becca, my doctor actually told me that I needed to eat less fruit, and that I needed to dilute my juice by half with water, as I was at high risk of gestational diabetes.
I read labels today, and I have never really cared so much before what I put in my mouth... it was educating to be aware and compare. For example:
Strawberry yogurt vs. Plain yogurt - 1/2Cup serving
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Calories 140 - 60
Fat 2g - 1g
Cholesterol 10mg - 5mg
Sugar 21g - 4g
I'm sure you get the point. Look at the difference, just in sugar! So today I became aware and compared not just the nutritional value but also the ingredients. I opted for plain yogurt today, and added frozen blueberries. The tartness of the yogurt tasted great with the fruit. I actually enjoyed it more and felt satisfied after eating.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
3 Days to go
1:05pm An active morning even though I was running completely on carbs and lots of sugar. I loaded up the wagon, and took the kids to the park for a picnic... that's pulling behind me 90lbs. with all three kids, plus the weight of the wagon. Not to mention, carrying the cooler bag and bag of sand toys over each shoulder. The physical demands can be challenging, especially when it comes to a day full of activities that will keep 3-5 children all under the age of 4 busy. So it has become habit to dose myself every couple of hours with sugar, to keep the energy going.
The bread & pasta have caught up with me. Bagel for breakfast, spaghetti and garlic bread for lunch... and lets not forget the timbits. A treat brought to daycare, that I enjoy as much as the kids. A little too much.
3:30pm So what exactly am I committing myself to? It's more than just the challenge of using the Visalus products for 90 days and expecting to see results. I want to see transformation in my eating habits as well. Why take this wonderful nutritious shake and keep eating crap, wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose? I need to feel the difference in the most natural way, and because I have used sugar for so long to bring my energy level up from 0 to 10, I would need to eliminate it entirely. Please note, that this is my personal challenge, and it's main purpose is to break the cycle of sugar addiction and get energy to lead a healthier more fit life style. It is tailored to suit my needs and my own personal goals.
5:30pm My transformation kit just arrived today!!! I am very excited to start my 90-Day challenge, but like I mentioned earlier, my birthday seemed like a great time to start a resolution. A friend of mine asked the other day, 'Why your birthday? Why not the day after?' I guess I would just like to start my day with a bang, and feel good from the get go. Although, I will have to have a piece of cake of course, after all it is my birthday... and I specifically requested.. wait... wait for it.... icecream cake. Imagine that.
So 'Day 1' will be somewhat flexible, but in the days that follow I will get to it. My goals for the next 90 Days:
1. No sugar (specifically anything unnatural, so this does not include fruit. So no icecream, cake, cookies, chocolate, candy, pop etc.)
2. No more than 1 cup of coffee per/day (it was just a few short months ago I used to drink almost 8 cups, so this is a big one)
3. No alcoholic beverages
4. Keep active
5. More importantly I would like to educate myself on proper nutrition, learn how to plan and prepare healthy meals and say good-bye to processed food.
I realize that these goals may not seem like much now, but I know once I start it will be rough, and I will just have keep going no matter what. Take it one day at a time.
8:50pm I went to the grocery store this evening by bicyle. Something I've started doing these last few weeks. Matter of fact when I started, it almost felt like I had to learn how to ride all over again... it's been that long. So after a few shakey corners, I think I've got it mastered.
While at the grocery store I found myself really paying attention to the people around me. Normally I walk around in a daze, just going about my business, but tonight I felt different. I felt good. I made eye contact with everyone I passed, smiled, and they smiled back. I walked the ailes of the store feeling on top of the world, like a had something special... that I just haven't found yet.
The bread & pasta have caught up with me. Bagel for breakfast, spaghetti and garlic bread for lunch... and lets not forget the timbits. A treat brought to daycare, that I enjoy as much as the kids. A little too much.
3:30pm So what exactly am I committing myself to? It's more than just the challenge of using the Visalus products for 90 days and expecting to see results. I want to see transformation in my eating habits as well. Why take this wonderful nutritious shake and keep eating crap, wouldn't that kind of defeat the purpose? I need to feel the difference in the most natural way, and because I have used sugar for so long to bring my energy level up from 0 to 10, I would need to eliminate it entirely. Please note, that this is my personal challenge, and it's main purpose is to break the cycle of sugar addiction and get energy to lead a healthier more fit life style. It is tailored to suit my needs and my own personal goals.
5:30pm My transformation kit just arrived today!!! I am very excited to start my 90-Day challenge, but like I mentioned earlier, my birthday seemed like a great time to start a resolution. A friend of mine asked the other day, 'Why your birthday? Why not the day after?' I guess I would just like to start my day with a bang, and feel good from the get go. Although, I will have to have a piece of cake of course, after all it is my birthday... and I specifically requested.. wait... wait for it.... icecream cake. Imagine that.
So 'Day 1' will be somewhat flexible, but in the days that follow I will get to it. My goals for the next 90 Days:
1. No sugar (specifically anything unnatural, so this does not include fruit. So no icecream, cake, cookies, chocolate, candy, pop etc.)
2. No more than 1 cup of coffee per/day (it was just a few short months ago I used to drink almost 8 cups, so this is a big one)
3. No alcoholic beverages
4. Keep active
5. More importantly I would like to educate myself on proper nutrition, learn how to plan and prepare healthy meals and say good-bye to processed food.
I realize that these goals may not seem like much now, but I know once I start it will be rough, and I will just have keep going no matter what. Take it one day at a time.
8:50pm I went to the grocery store this evening by bicyle. Something I've started doing these last few weeks. Matter of fact when I started, it almost felt like I had to learn how to ride all over again... it's been that long. So after a few shakey corners, I think I've got it mastered.
While at the grocery store I found myself really paying attention to the people around me. Normally I walk around in a daze, just going about my business, but tonight I felt different. I felt good. I made eye contact with everyone I passed, smiled, and they smiled back. I walked the ailes of the store feeling on top of the world, like a had something special... that I just haven't found yet.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
4 days to go
12:30pm I would consider myself a high energy individual, which really sounds contradictory to the purpose of my journey. That I am in this challenge to get my energy back, lead a healthier and more fit lifestyle. Fitness & health have never been a priority in my life, so when I blog about feeling depleted of energy, it is because the energy I have is synthetic. Chemically induced and unnatural.
I have always worked high energy jobs, multi-tasking, go go go GO!!!!
To give you insight on my personality, I work well at these jobs because that is how my mind works. Imagine working a job that provides such an adrenalyn rush... where your mind has to be in so many places at once. My jobs to date have been mostly working in restaurants as a 'server', so when I think back now, I can see why I got restless working in retail. I was fine working customer service, and in store recovery but as soon as they stuck me into the fitting room area, I needed out. It was like a prison cell. I hated that there wasn't enough urgence, no need, no fast pace. All I had were my own thoughts bouncing around endless corners of my mind. I felt like I was going nuts. It's no wonder why I find my home daycare so satisfying. There is always something to do, and my mind is always doing two things at once.
It is my strength, but also my weakness as well. At home I have a hard time focusing and completing tasks. There are always clothes that I have forgotten in the washing machine, cupboard doors/drawers that I may have left open, consistently I forget and misplace things. I do so in my need to multi-task, moving from one thing to the next in a mindless bid to get things done but it seems to be taking on a reverse effect.
This energy... this go go go, forgetful, mind bouncing, task juggling behavior may be a side effect of something greater. Think about that for a moment. Is it possible that what I eat may be affecting other areas of my life, causing a snowball effect. It builds, builds and builds and suddenly you don't know exactly how it got to be so big, so quickly.
I don't feel like I need to defend my challenge in anyway. The results will speak for it's self. If I could commit atleast 90 days to my health... 90 days!! That's not even 1/3 of an entire pregnancy. It's funny how most would do it in a heart beat for a baby, but why not for yourself?
I want my energy to come from being healthy, eating the right foods, and taking care of my body. Not from chemical or processed foods that toss my energy back and forth between feeling good and feeling like crap. I need some balance in my life.
9:30pm I took the advice of friend and raided my cupboards today with Dave, and together we got rid of all the lolipops, and chocolate left over from Easter. It was an emergency stash, kind of like a security blanket, if I got desperate. I am glad it's gone, one less temptation to worry about.
It was a good day as far as not snacking the entire day. I came up with a system to curb the hunger or boredom, whichever it is that makes me feel like a bottomless pit. This morning I washed a bowl of grapes that I kept out on the counter along with a large glass of water. Each time I found myself at the fridge, I drank a glass of water and ate one grape. Going through the motion of chewing on the grape seemed to work, atleast for today.
P.S
It it is 9:35pm... and I did not eat any icecream today.
I have always worked high energy jobs, multi-tasking, go go go GO!!!!
To give you insight on my personality, I work well at these jobs because that is how my mind works. Imagine working a job that provides such an adrenalyn rush... where your mind has to be in so many places at once. My jobs to date have been mostly working in restaurants as a 'server', so when I think back now, I can see why I got restless working in retail. I was fine working customer service, and in store recovery but as soon as they stuck me into the fitting room area, I needed out. It was like a prison cell. I hated that there wasn't enough urgence, no need, no fast pace. All I had were my own thoughts bouncing around endless corners of my mind. I felt like I was going nuts. It's no wonder why I find my home daycare so satisfying. There is always something to do, and my mind is always doing two things at once.
It is my strength, but also my weakness as well. At home I have a hard time focusing and completing tasks. There are always clothes that I have forgotten in the washing machine, cupboard doors/drawers that I may have left open, consistently I forget and misplace things. I do so in my need to multi-task, moving from one thing to the next in a mindless bid to get things done but it seems to be taking on a reverse effect.
This energy... this go go go, forgetful, mind bouncing, task juggling behavior may be a side effect of something greater. Think about that for a moment. Is it possible that what I eat may be affecting other areas of my life, causing a snowball effect. It builds, builds and builds and suddenly you don't know exactly how it got to be so big, so quickly.
I don't feel like I need to defend my challenge in anyway. The results will speak for it's self. If I could commit atleast 90 days to my health... 90 days!! That's not even 1/3 of an entire pregnancy. It's funny how most would do it in a heart beat for a baby, but why not for yourself?
I want my energy to come from being healthy, eating the right foods, and taking care of my body. Not from chemical or processed foods that toss my energy back and forth between feeling good and feeling like crap. I need some balance in my life.
9:30pm I took the advice of friend and raided my cupboards today with Dave, and together we got rid of all the lolipops, and chocolate left over from Easter. It was an emergency stash, kind of like a security blanket, if I got desperate. I am glad it's gone, one less temptation to worry about.
It was a good day as far as not snacking the entire day. I came up with a system to curb the hunger or boredom, whichever it is that makes me feel like a bottomless pit. This morning I washed a bowl of grapes that I kept out on the counter along with a large glass of water. Each time I found myself at the fridge, I drank a glass of water and ate one grape. Going through the motion of chewing on the grape seemed to work, atleast for today.
P.S
It it is 9:35pm... and I did not eat any icecream today.
Monday, August 1, 2011
5 days to go
9:00am The battle of wills. I caved to the ice cream just after 9pm last night. When it's gone, it's gone... I am done with the self torture. It's one thing to look away while shopping in the grocery store... but when it calls out from your own freezer?? Well that's just unfair.
I woke up this morning cranky and exhausted at a quarter to eight. I feel like going back to sleep, but I know once I chug that first cup of coffee, I will be raring to go. Speaking of coffee... I think that is what I will do right now.
Oh, but before that I must warn you... If you wake up feeling cranky and tired, do not, I repeat DO NOT eat a bagel. Or you will feel cranky, tired and bloated. They weren't kidding when they say 1 bagel= 5 slices of bread.
6:00pm I am feeling so tired that I could easily go to bed right now for the night. Becca wanted to watch a movie, and so I passed out for a little more than an hour. I feel worse now than what I did before falling asleep.
This afternoon when I felt the crash coming on, I thought it might be best to get outdoors. So I packed some fruit, crackers, cheese, a picnic blanket, and took Becca down to the park. We stayed for the afternoon public swim at the pool, and now let me tell you I am beat. It probably didn't help that I went to the corner store with Becca for the purpose of buying some coffee cups and ended up leaving with cold treats and a lotto ticket. My brain is in a fog... I want my coffee.
I woke up this morning cranky and exhausted at a quarter to eight. I feel like going back to sleep, but I know once I chug that first cup of coffee, I will be raring to go. Speaking of coffee... I think that is what I will do right now.
Oh, but before that I must warn you... If you wake up feeling cranky and tired, do not, I repeat DO NOT eat a bagel. Or you will feel cranky, tired and bloated. They weren't kidding when they say 1 bagel= 5 slices of bread.
6:00pm I am feeling so tired that I could easily go to bed right now for the night. Becca wanted to watch a movie, and so I passed out for a little more than an hour. I feel worse now than what I did before falling asleep.
This afternoon when I felt the crash coming on, I thought it might be best to get outdoors. So I packed some fruit, crackers, cheese, a picnic blanket, and took Becca down to the park. We stayed for the afternoon public swim at the pool, and now let me tell you I am beat. It probably didn't help that I went to the corner store with Becca for the purpose of buying some coffee cups and ended up leaving with cold treats and a lotto ticket. My brain is in a fog... I want my coffee.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
6 days to go
I neglected to mention that we went to a BBQ last night, and I had my first taste of nutrition... after eating my second hamburger of the day, I ate grilled veggies and some fruit. After politely declining cake for dessert, I caved when Dave insisted that it was 'The best cake he had ever tasted'. So much for self control.
Regardless, this morning I woke up feeling hungover without having a drop of alcohol. Perhaps... one could over dose on food?
10:00am My back woke me up this morning. I can't tell if the pain is the result of:
A. My mattress
B. My footwear
C. Not taking care of my body
or
D. None of the above
However the cause... it is a royal pain. Literally.
This morning I had my cup of coffee and a bowl of 'Toasted O's', after eating half the bowl I remembered why I prefered fruit loops over the taste of cardboard.
It has taken everything in my power not to mow down on my secret stash of sour candies and dip into the icecream, but I'm sure that will come later.
The stashes have to go. Any takers?
I have enough lolipops in my cupboard to cover next Halloween I'm sure.
12:15pm I just called my sister Leighann, who just recently started the 90 day challenge herself. It's a good feeling to share the journey to a healthier life style with your loved ones and a real great source of support. All morning I have been on the phone, calling my parents, my sisters, all of whom have already started or will be starting. I am super excited about my new beginning, but I feel like using my birthday as sort of a hallmark of my journey seemed like a great idea. Plus I wanted to give my followers insight of my pre-challenge just to see how I struggle day to day with food.
I realized today by 11:30am that I needed to get groceries, suddenly by body felt hungry in a not so great way. I just had this conversation with my sister when she told me, 'Don't wait until you are hungry before you decide what you are going to eat.' Great advice because I wanted food and I needed it now. 'What can I have that's quick?' I open the fridge and scan the shelves up and down. Then the freezer... 'There's icecream!!' No. Not for lunch. I reconsider.
Settled on chicken breast and whole strawberries, and nectarines. Not bad for a spur of the moment meal... but next time maybe it would be wise to plan ahead.
2:20pm It has taken everything in my power to stear clear of the kitchen. I am practically pacing the floors, opening and closing the fridge. I ate a yogurt, without paying any attention to eating it which is what happens more often than I thought. That is how the icecream always dissappears so quickly and I will deny it to the end, and swear that I wasn't the only one eating it... but now that I think about it, I do believe I may have miscalculated... Just a bit. It is habit. I go in, take a clean spoon, dig one scoop of icecream, eat it, then throw that spoon in the dishwasher. 20 minutes later, do the same thing. Followed by another and another. I didn't actually sit and eat a full bowl, I just ate the whole container one bite at a time. Today, I am trying to pay more attention, and I can tell you honestly, that I did not have any icecream today.
5:30pm I have not sat down at all today to eat a solid meal. I got thinking on my walk this evening, that everything I put into my mouth I did so standing up, walking around, or on the go. It seems today was made up of a series of snacks... mid afternoon I had a peanut butter and jam sandwich, a granola bar, and then stopped quickly at Harvey's this evening for an onion ring and diet pop. I wish I could say today was just a day I let things slide, but this is pretty average in comparison to any other day.
Regardless, this morning I woke up feeling hungover without having a drop of alcohol. Perhaps... one could over dose on food?
10:00am My back woke me up this morning. I can't tell if the pain is the result of:
A. My mattress
B. My footwear
C. Not taking care of my body
or
D. None of the above
However the cause... it is a royal pain. Literally.
This morning I had my cup of coffee and a bowl of 'Toasted O's', after eating half the bowl I remembered why I prefered fruit loops over the taste of cardboard.
It has taken everything in my power not to mow down on my secret stash of sour candies and dip into the icecream, but I'm sure that will come later.
The stashes have to go. Any takers?
I have enough lolipops in my cupboard to cover next Halloween I'm sure.
12:15pm I just called my sister Leighann, who just recently started the 90 day challenge herself. It's a good feeling to share the journey to a healthier life style with your loved ones and a real great source of support. All morning I have been on the phone, calling my parents, my sisters, all of whom have already started or will be starting. I am super excited about my new beginning, but I feel like using my birthday as sort of a hallmark of my journey seemed like a great idea. Plus I wanted to give my followers insight of my pre-challenge just to see how I struggle day to day with food.
I realized today by 11:30am that I needed to get groceries, suddenly by body felt hungry in a not so great way. I just had this conversation with my sister when she told me, 'Don't wait until you are hungry before you decide what you are going to eat.' Great advice because I wanted food and I needed it now. 'What can I have that's quick?' I open the fridge and scan the shelves up and down. Then the freezer... 'There's icecream!!' No. Not for lunch. I reconsider.
Settled on chicken breast and whole strawberries, and nectarines. Not bad for a spur of the moment meal... but next time maybe it would be wise to plan ahead.
2:20pm It has taken everything in my power to stear clear of the kitchen. I am practically pacing the floors, opening and closing the fridge. I ate a yogurt, without paying any attention to eating it which is what happens more often than I thought. That is how the icecream always dissappears so quickly and I will deny it to the end, and swear that I wasn't the only one eating it... but now that I think about it, I do believe I may have miscalculated... Just a bit. It is habit. I go in, take a clean spoon, dig one scoop of icecream, eat it, then throw that spoon in the dishwasher. 20 minutes later, do the same thing. Followed by another and another. I didn't actually sit and eat a full bowl, I just ate the whole container one bite at a time. Today, I am trying to pay more attention, and I can tell you honestly, that I did not have any icecream today.
5:30pm I have not sat down at all today to eat a solid meal. I got thinking on my walk this evening, that everything I put into my mouth I did so standing up, walking around, or on the go. It seems today was made up of a series of snacks... mid afternoon I had a peanut butter and jam sandwich, a granola bar, and then stopped quickly at Harvey's this evening for an onion ring and diet pop. I wish I could say today was just a day I let things slide, but this is pretty average in comparison to any other day.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
7 days to go
7 days to go until by Body By Vi Challenge begins. I am embarrassed to say that it is nearly ten in the morning on Saturday, I am still sitting in my pajamas and I have not yet brushed my teeth. Even more embarassed to admit that breakfast for me this morning was a cup of coffee and a bowl of ice cream. Yikes.
10:30pm A vicious cycle of crashing and then shocking my body back to life with another dose of sugar. I put my system in a coma by lunch hour with a big mac, fries, and pop... A whopping 900 calories just for the burger and fries. It's sick, really. I'm not surprised that by 1:00pm, I was ready for bed. I could not stop yawning... Aweful. To beat the heat we feasted on cold treats. Ate a huge Klondike icecream bar. Another 230 calories....
It's no wonder I feel so blah.
Let's review. Icecream, coffee, hamburger, fries, pop and more icecream. I feel sick just writing it, but atleast I admit; I have a problem.
10:30pm A vicious cycle of crashing and then shocking my body back to life with another dose of sugar. I put my system in a coma by lunch hour with a big mac, fries, and pop... A whopping 900 calories just for the burger and fries. It's sick, really. I'm not surprised that by 1:00pm, I was ready for bed. I could not stop yawning... Aweful. To beat the heat we feasted on cold treats. Ate a huge Klondike icecream bar. Another 230 calories....
It's no wonder I feel so blah.
Let's review. Icecream, coffee, hamburger, fries, pop and more icecream. I feel sick just writing it, but atleast I admit; I have a problem.
Body Bi Vi Challenge countdown
Greetings,
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michelle, I will be turning 27 in exactly one week from today. My inspiration for beginning this 90 day challenge is to challenge myself to overcome addiction and lead towards the start of a new life style. Let me begin by saying I am not in this challenge to lose weight. I am in this challenge because I have abused my body for more than half of my life because I could. I could eat what I wanted whenever I wanted and not gain a single pound. After giving birth to my daughter over four years ago, I weigh less than I did before having been pregnant. That being said, I am not healthy. Even though on the outside I appear to be a healthy young adult, inside I feel the ever so slightly building of an unhealthy body. This is my body for life. I only get one. So for my birthday this year, I will give myself what may be the transformation of a life time. Maybe even the best gift one could have.
I don't want to be this young, and feel like I have no energy when I should be at my prime. I don't want my addiction to sugar to rule my life forever. I don't want my habits today to become tomorrows problem.
I will continue to blog pre-challenge to give you a glimpse of how I go day to day without changing a thing. You will see the abuse first hand and see just how powerful it is. Food is like my drug. I use sugar as a means of getting high, and daily I have had to increase the amount just to achieve that feeling of satisfaction. I will be honest, and will only provide information that is true in my experience. Thank you for taking the time to read my journey and for supporting me in my challenge. The countdown begins, counting down to my challenge... 7 days.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michelle, I will be turning 27 in exactly one week from today. My inspiration for beginning this 90 day challenge is to challenge myself to overcome addiction and lead towards the start of a new life style. Let me begin by saying I am not in this challenge to lose weight. I am in this challenge because I have abused my body for more than half of my life because I could. I could eat what I wanted whenever I wanted and not gain a single pound. After giving birth to my daughter over four years ago, I weigh less than I did before having been pregnant. That being said, I am not healthy. Even though on the outside I appear to be a healthy young adult, inside I feel the ever so slightly building of an unhealthy body. This is my body for life. I only get one. So for my birthday this year, I will give myself what may be the transformation of a life time. Maybe even the best gift one could have.
I don't want to be this young, and feel like I have no energy when I should be at my prime. I don't want my addiction to sugar to rule my life forever. I don't want my habits today to become tomorrows problem.
I will continue to blog pre-challenge to give you a glimpse of how I go day to day without changing a thing. You will see the abuse first hand and see just how powerful it is. Food is like my drug. I use sugar as a means of getting high, and daily I have had to increase the amount just to achieve that feeling of satisfaction. I will be honest, and will only provide information that is true in my experience. Thank you for taking the time to read my journey and for supporting me in my challenge. The countdown begins, counting down to my challenge... 7 days.
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