Day 3

Day Three. That's what I kept telling myself. I keep hearing that the third day is the hardest day to make it through, for any type of habit or addiction. Well guess what. I've made it through yet another sugar free day. Somewhere between when I left my office last night, and when I returned at 10am, someone had wrangled up some missing doughnuts from yesterday morning! NOOOO! I walked in, and had to walk right past them. I did my best, and even though Stella, the little devil on my right shoulder was whispering in my ear "it's okay, you've been good for two days, it's just ONE little doughnut," I made it through without ANY of it!

I had a rather large group photo shoot at noon today, and dragging all of the heavy gear in, nearly killed me. Out of the truck, through what seemed like a mile long hall way of a high school which was UP HILL (I'm actually not exaggerating about this, it is at a steep incline), and into the gymnasium. Being surrounded by what seemed like 20394820394820809 high school seniors, thoughts of going back to my senior year of high school, whirled around in my head. If I could only go back to those days of of great health and bodies. I will not say though, I would never go back, because I would miss out on a ton of friendships and great experiences. But, if I only knew then, what I know now. Ugh, so cliché.

Tonight on my way home, I was thinking of all the yummy fresh foods in my fridge, waiting me to eat them! Chicken strips with a titch of Ms. Dash and some cajun seasoning, and some fresh steamed asparagus. Talk about a rat on a cheeto, that was me at dinner! I even made enough to take for lunch tomorrow, double score!

Usually about once a week, I battle my hypoglycemia, and feel miserable for an entire day. So far, I haven't had one low blood sugar point in the last three days. My brain thought about it, when I saw doughnuts, but, we know how that went down.

All I can say, is that even though this getting healthier business is more work than I'm used to, I'm up for it. It's time that I stop being lazy, and take the bull by the horns....or something like that.

Day 2

Can we say, "ROCKED IT?" Yes, I rocked it today at work. I came prepared, snacks, lunch and willpower. We had client meetings this morning, and as fabulous as my boss is, he brought in THREE dozen doughnuts, and what seemed to be fifty gallons of hot cocoa. I was dreading going into our kitchen to eat my lunch, but as I entered, I realized there was only one box left, and YES, whoever ate the last doughnut, did NOT throw the box away. I was ecstatic to throw that box away, knowing that I hadn't had one bite! I won't lie, and say I didn't think about having one-but a few cherry tomatoes and carrots held me through the moment!

Speaking of work, I don't know what it is about that place, but it sure makes me want to EAT! I do bring my lunch on occasion, and I'm starting to think that I might put a motivational photo up in my office, maybe even the fridge. While it seems like a great idea, somehow, I'm sure that someone in the office, might be "offended" with my inspiration. Hmmm.....Something to think about!

About two hours after lunch, I could have really used a nap. This is the first time in two days that I've felt exhausted and really wanted the deadly SUGAR! NOOOO! I kept drinking my water, and succeeded through my work experience today!

Cheers to day 2, bring on the next!

Day 1

Today, marks a huge change in my life. In 2011, I had a tremendous amount of health problems, and was finally diagnosed with insulin resistance. I began changing my diet once I was diagnosed, but "fell off the wagon," due to a crazy roller coaster ride... Now that I've recently turned the big 3.0. I'm ready to make a change, a change for the better.

Today was my first day on the Whole30 Challenge. No Soda, no chocolate or candy, NO SUGAR! YES! I ate lots of veggie snacks throughout the day, and seemed like I ate all day, even though, I really didn't! This girl is completely excited about the good things that are about to come from the next 30 days. SUPER excited. Stay tuned, things are about to get awesome! YES!