Todays day 4 only 20 more!

Food has a way to tempt you....

I want to start this post off my saying. I don't sell this product nor am I telling you to buy it. I'm not gonna say it's better than this or that because I don't even know. I do know that I hope it works for me. I have tried many different types of "diets" but that's not what I need. Nope I need a lifestyle change, and that's what this program is teaching me to develop. Okay off that topic! 

I feel as though ever since I've stopped eating all the foods I LOVE and think about and probably could eat all day long . They are there waiting for me to eat them. Kind of like a mosquito that you know is buzzing around but you can't find it. Today I had that mosquito in my ear only it was the smell of chicken tenders and french fries. Talk about torture! Then after I got done conquering that delicious smell of fried greatness. I walk into the break room and there it was. Glowing on the table a freshly scrumptious banana and chocolate chip bread. I sat there with my salad and fruit and thought "Are you kidding me right now?" Ive had to skip sushi, say no to garlic bread, smell the aroma of popcorn, practically taste the chicken tenders and french fries, and now stare at banana bread during my whole lunch. I took a second to snap a photo to show y'all my view for lunch. 

I can not stress enough the importance of organization throughout this whole thing. Meals are a lot easier if you already have things prepared and ready. This morning I found myself trying to make myself breakfast, pack a lunch, pack 2 snacks, and make sure I wasn't forgetting my head in the process. Tonight I'm going to really plan out the rest of the week and make sure things are as organized as they can be. I'll let yall know how it turns out...

Dinner for tonight--grilled chicken and asparagus. YUM! 

People will sometimes surprise you...

I started this blog really so I can reflect on everything that I'm doing and going through during this journey. I honestly didn't even think I was going to post it because who wants to read about someone's struggle with eating bread and going through a weight-loss journey. It has been published for one day and I'm so happy that I decided to publish it. I have gotten many messages telling me how they are rooting for me and cant wait to see what comes of this 24 day challenge. This morning I got a text from a good friend (who does need to eat a cheeseburger every now and then) and who also at one time struggled with her weight and went through with her own life change and conquered it.  I want to say thank you to her. You made my day to know that even if this journey is about my weight-loss it is touching the life of someone else. 

There are many other people who have sent me messages about their story and each one of you are noticed and so strong in my eyes. I'm so proud of each of you and can not wait to share the rest of this journey with each and every one of you.

After day 4 things are going great! Spark is giving me so much energy and I'm not finding myself to be hungry. The amount of water I'm drinking is something that my kidneys are having to get used to, but its getting there. Ive found that putting lemon, lime and cucumbers in water also have helped when you have already drank 100 oz of plain water all day :)

Another thing that I find to be amazing is that I cant wait for my nightly workouts. WHAT?! I am excited about working out. Is it the end of the world?! Nope, its simply just determination and maybe you can even say a new love for myself.