week one

I made through the first week! I lost 2 pounds total over the week and I am super pumped to continue next week. I had lost three pounds by Wednesday and then made some poor food choices. I ate chili-cheese fries and had a few beers at Eskimo Joes to celebrate Trevor’s successful first day of school this semester. My sister came up to visit me and we went out to eat again. Even though it cost me a pound I am glad to have those memories and it was worth it to me. I am really learning to have a better relationship with my food. I noticed that Trevor and I often use food to celebrate and am going to explore other ideas this upcoming week. Any ideas?

After making good choices for three days I felt wonderful! I had so much more energy and felt so much more “me”! The biggest factor towards my success this week was sassy water. I hate drinking plain water and this water is so fantastic! I drink a half a gallon a day and feel so refreshed. Here is the recipe if you want to give it a try, it’s from Prevention’s Flat Belly Diet. I make it the night before and let it chill overnight.

                1 gallon of water

                1 lemon

                1 cucumber

                1 tsp of grated ginger

                12 mint leaves