Day 14 of Mom on The 24 Day Challenge

09.03.2012

I've been cruising along and totally forgot that I'm already past the halfway point! WHOOHOO! Yesterday we took on the typical Memorial Day Weekend home improvement project and decided to work on finishing the baby's room. Only 14 months later....pretty good for him being unexpected AND having to turn the den into a 4th bedroom. I'll post completed pics tomorrow as we still have one wall to finish detailing today.

It's was a bit harder to manage the plan while undertaking a big project, I pretty much nailed the food but totally forgot to take my Catalyst before my first snack of the day so I added it with before my second snack. I failed to finish my gallon of water, so I obviously wasn't drinking enough throughout the day. Way too tired to cook and didn't plan ahead so dinner was Chipolte Salad Bowl (lettuce, chicken, onions/peppers, pico)- Deelish!

Waking up this morning I am sooo sore- I always do the bottom half of the walls so I'm definitely counting all those squats as a workout! That would make three times during the Challenge I have "worked out" if anyone is keeping track (one zumba session, a dog walk, and painting squats).

Energy Level: 8- I am really feeling the focus kick in, especially after Spark or even yesterday I took one of the SLAM shots and loved it! Even on an empty stomach I had no issues- which I could never do with other brands of energy drinks or shots. Overall I'm feeling pretty awesome- I'm sleeping good, and getting a lot more done during the day- <3 it!

In other news: You CAN paint without drinking beer..who knew!



Chicken Salad Lunch- YUM

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Day 13 of Mom on The 24 Day Challenge

09.02.2012

So far-so good on plan! I really was a bit worried the no carbs for three days wouldn't be do-able but since I'm already on an eating schedule, my stomach must have adjusted because I haven't been hungry or uncomfortable at all. In fact a couple times I have had to remind myself it was time to eat! Like THAT ever happened on any other weight loss plan I've tried.

I continue to notice the subtle changes in my body; my shorts are fitting better, my post baby jiggle stomach is starting to deflate, even Mr. Water Diet said I looked skinnier the other night- WHOOHOO! Maybe he was working an angle, but either way- I'll take it!

I barbecued chicken and lobster tails last night and it was the first time in the Challenge that I have felt like I really wanted a beer- I ALWAYS barbecue with beer in hand. I'm pretty sure the barbecue instructions specify "HANDLE WITH BEER", or wine- depending on your mood. The fixation was fleeting, the food turned out perfect, and I survived without giving into it- which seems to get a tiny bit easier with each positive change I see in the mirror.

In other news... Mr. Water Diet has decided he wants to do the cleanse as well to boost his weightloss, so it's on order to arrive Tuesday- THIS should be an adventure so stay tuned!!


Are you on Day 13 of The 24 Day Challenge? What changes are you starting to notice? Leave a comment!

Day 12 of Mom on The 24 Day Challenge

09.01.2012

For the start of my Memorial Day weekend and since my little brother is in town for a four day weekend I ventured out with him and my sister-in-law to the local bar for Karaoke. The only hick-up was having to wait till almost 10 to eat my "Naked" chicken strippers. Was super disappointed when they came out with a thin breading on them:( I've had them a couple times before and to show how much attention I payed to what I ate in the past- I never noticed the breading- only that they were boneless...pretty scary. I figured eating them with the breading was less of a crime than skipping a meal.

Note to self for eating out- Don't assume what a particular dish contains- even if you've had it before. The other night my grilled chicken came with a sauce on it and on rice- neither of which was stated in the menu- you have to ASK!

I was worried the challenge of going to the bar and NOT drinking might be an issue for me, but actually the worst part was staying up that late! I made it to 1pm and called it a night, but still didn't get in bed till 2am. I actually felt pretty wrecked this morning from not getting enough sleep, to the point when I first woke up I thought I HAD drank the night before...no fun. Luckily it wore of pretty quickly, but reminded me that I do not miss those mornings!

Yesterday was also the first Burn Day (no carb) and I really didn't notice- no cravings or anything so that was good. What I DID notice is for the first time in years I had moments I started to feel like "myself" again. A while before I started this challenge I spent a lot of time reflecting on my life and at what point I feel I was most at peace with myself and life, and made personal goals to start working towards that place again. Yesterday there were multiple times when for whatever reason I connected with that time again- if that's all I get out of this challenge it will be worth it many times over!

In other news...Mr. Water Diet was down another two pounds yesterday- BUT he did add Corona Light to his diet last night so we'll see how that plays out :/


Are you on Day 12 of The 24 Day Challenge? What suggestions do you have for eating out? Leave a comment!