Day 23 - For real, for real (aka help and support from home)

So – I finally did it (probably about 3 weeks too late), but passed along my blog to my best friends and family. I had told most people about it, but hadn’t actually encouraged them to read and to follow what I was doing…. But figured I needed some kind of way to make sure that I stayed on track (motivation and will power on their own just didn’t seem to be doing the trick). I may send it out to a larger group eventually… but I’m waiting for the weekly picture to look a little better first J.

I made them a promise to blog every day from here on out (and to admit when I’ve gotten off track). You see that gap of about a week in my blog? That was because I was more or less not following the plan at all (or not very closely), so I decided not to write anything at all (figured it was better than lying?).  I’m hoping that knowing that every time I give into a craving that I will have to write about it and tell my friends and family, that hopefully, that will help keep me on track. I have a tin of DELICIOUS looking cookies sitting on the ledge in my office (people have this really annoying habit of bringing back the best foods / snacks every time they go on a trip… it seems that people are always traveling). Anyway – these cookies are small and so crispy and so delicious (kind of like almond cookies, maybe?), and I have to walk by the full tin of them about 20 times per day… and they look so little and harmless, but I’m going to resist!

For those of you who asked what was on the diet plan… the main tenant is that you can’t have processed foods (nothing from a factory). So basically, fruits, vegetables and meat. There are carbs  at breakfast and lunch (which may eventually decrease at some point)? You’re also supposed to stay away from sugar and salt, and make sure you get enough sleep. I guess if one follows this plan… it’s pretty foolproof… eat real foods, exercise at an increasing intensity, and rest… sounds about right. I’ll send through the specific meal plan for this week, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Happy to report that today, so far is going well. asparagus and red ionion with an egg for breakfast (home). Plain yogurt, granola (bran-type) cereal (with a few berries mixed in), and then am going to have the chili I made this weekend for lunch. Chili was pretty healthy, but probably a bit high on salt (they didn't have sodium-free diced tomatoes... will get some from the other store before next time).

Tonight, I'm going to an outdoor bootcamp with some friends, and will do the rest of the PCP workout after that. More updates to come !

Thanks again guys for your support! Love you all xx