Day 4

Why I want to be healthy:


I want to live long for my children
I don't want to go to doctors
I want to have energy
I want to have joy
I want to feel like I am fulfilling a purpose
I want to feel like I am being obedient
I want to be a role model
I don't want to feel imprisoned by food

And there's probably many more reasons as I peel back my feelings, fears, and emotions!  I can make the choice today to stay on track - AND NOT BEAT MYSELF UP!

I may have struggled yesterday but today is a new day and I am SO ready to be on a cleansing week next week!  My main goal is to do a 3 day liquid fast and stick to it next week.  I really want to build my strength of self control before going into next week so I can be successful!!!

Redo day 2

I'm going through the 28 day challenge a few days later and this is my day 2

Yesterday was great!!  I enjoyed all my meals (they were repeats from the 21 day challenge) and I did modify the breakfast....instead of just orange juice I added a pomegranate to the juice!  SO YUMMY!!!

Today I am looking forward to my meals and also getting some exercise!  I'm going to do my new yoga DVD and take the kids on a nice long walk!

Journaling thoughts:  Things I'm grateful for and happiness

I am SO thankful for my health so far.  I've never had major health issues except for weight gain and I'm ready to step into this next chapter in my life of being overly conscious of what I put into my body.  I'm thankful for the blessings of raising my children and staying home.  I'm thankful for my piano students and opportunities to sew for others!  I'm thankful for my best friend Natalie and her accountability and friendship as we get healthy together!

I do choose happiness today in all that I do!  I thank the Lord that he has given us a beautiful day to be together and make the most of our time with family and friends!  Thank you Jesus for another day of life!

November 1st

There are so many wonderful and inspiring raw food supporters!  I'm glad to be a part of the 21 day and 28 day challenges at the Garden Diet!

Yesterday was a crapshoot.  I ate meatballs, candy, cookies, etc.  It was like I couldn't stop myself.  GRRRRRRRR

This is seriously a life style CHANGE that needs to happen and I need to be accountable in order to see results not just in my weight but in my HEALTH from now on.  And my prayer is also that my hubby will want to give up the bad stuff in his diet.  I don't care if he wants to eat cooked food but I really wish he would stop drinking so much soda and processed foods. :(

Off to go juice!  I also would like to start taking the journaling and happiness exercises seriously!

Day 21

Day 1

Day 21

I made it!  I had ups and downs, moments of weakness and I was far from perfect but with the diet changes I was able to lose 9 pounds!  I started at 200 (boo!!!) and I'm now at 191!  I can't wait to get into the 180s and lower!!!  The 28 day challenge starts tomorrow and I'm looking forward to more success and health!

Blogger won't let me upload my video so here's the link!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVokiswlRc0

Day 18

So....... I haven't disappeared! :)

We went on vacation and I feel like I'm getting back in the groove.  So far 7 pounds have been released and I decided the last few days of the 21 day cleanse would be a juice fast.  I want to "reboot" before starting the 28 day challenge and feel like I can be successful since there are no more vacation or parties to attend the next few days!

I notice that doing something like a juice fast for a few days also helps my cravings.  I don't get hungry as often and I feel proud of myself for resisting temptation!  Like tonight - the family went out to our favorite Mexican restaurant but I took my green juice along with me and I surprised myself with how easy it was to stay strong!  Yay!  Go me!

Here's a pic of me tonight -I love how pronounced my jaw line is becoming!

Day 8

Our journal exercise for the day:  Emotional Brain Training! http://JoyFoodsDiet.com

- I feel angry that... honestly, I don't feel like I have a lot of anger.  If anything, I could be angry at media and the news when it contradicts with my beliefs

- I feel sad that... my dad is sick
- I feel afraid that... I will have to take care of my parents
- I feel guilty that... I feel afraid of above mentioned
- I feel grateful that... my family is healthy and blessed.
- I feel happy that... I get to go on vacation and I'm doing well on the cleanse!
- I feel secure that... my marriage is strong
- I feel proud that... my kids are smart!

Day 7