Day 7

Three days left! Woohoo!!! Strange thing is, I don't really see us changing our diets that much. We both feel so much better. It's a great feeling knowing that you are fueling your body the right way.
We had dinner at a friend's house tonight. They grilled chicken and squash with fresh kiwi, watermelon and apple slices. They also made a bow tie pasta with strawberries. Although we didn't have any of the pasta, the girls did and they loved it! Two weeks ago I would not have thought that I would be full, much less satisfied by a meal with no bread or that didn't completely cover my plate. One thing that this cleanse has definitely helped with is portion control and our attitude towards food.

Good Morning!

So Josh and I took our measurements and weighed this morning. Since we are halfway through the cleanse we thought it would be a good time. We are so excited!!!
Josh is down 6.8 pounds and 8 inches.
I am down 7 pounds and 9 inches.
Of course our progress will slow down, but this has definitely gotten me over a weight loss plateau. The last 14 days of the 24 Day Challenge will help to keep this weight loss permanent by giving us more time to change our eating habits and cravings.

*FYI and possibly TMI*
Several people have asked and I have failed to mention it in the blog, but this cleanse does NOT mess with your stomach. It's unlike other cleanses in that aspect.

Days #4 and #5

Day 4 was VERY busy! Worked out, let the kids swim at the aquatic center and then Sophie had a play date at the house. Once again, the most difficult part of the cleanse is preparing the food. The actual cooking is not difficult, but I feel like I am spending several hours a day washing, peeling, slicing, dicing and chopping. The kids are loving all the fruit in the house. We usually only have strawberries and apples. They don't know what to do with a fruit store in the kitchen!
Day 5 is shaping up to be another great day. I've dropped 6.2 lbs in all. Josh and I are going out tonight. A.J.'s for dinner (grilled chicken, brown rice and broccoli) and then to the movies!
Tomorrow I'm taking Sophie and Livi to a birthday party and then we are going to the lake to celebrte our cousin Jordan's 14th birthday. There will be lots of temptation but I'll be prepared. I will be taking along tuna, nuts, hard-boiled eggs and plenty of fruit! I think I'll just carry a gallon of water with with me. It will be easier than packing up all those water bottles.

Day #3

So far so good! Today was our last day to take the fiber drink for a few days. It's really not that bad. I could definitely drink it everyday if I had to (but I'm glad I don't). I really enjoyed our food today. Lunch for me was tuna and 2 hard boiled eggs, something I would have eaten anyway. Dinner was Salmon, asparagus, boiled cabbage, and brown rice. I've dropped 3 lbs. so far and I can already tell a big difference in my clothes. It's definitely worth going without bread and dairy for a while!

Measurements

So here they are. The much dreaded, long-awaited, and soon to be decreasing measurements.

Sashari
Right Arm- 12"
Shoulders- 40"
Chest- 35.5"
Waist- 30"
Hips- 41"
Right Thigh- 25"
Right Calf- 15.25"
TOTAL= 198.75"


Josh
Right Arm- 15"
Shoulders- 46.5"
Chest- 40"
Waist- 36"
Hips- 39"
Right Thigh- 24"
Right Calf- 16.5"
TOTAL= 217"

Day #1

So today went surprisingly well. I was able to go to the gym this morning for a couple of classes and then again this afternoon to run a few miles with Josh. We even did a few rounds of push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups with Walker after dinner. I know there are some cleanses that actually leave you too weak to be able to work out. Not this one! As of 10:45 pm, I am feeling GREAT! Yes it is more difficult to prepare all of the fresh fruit and veggies. Sure, it would be easier to just pull in to a fast food place. But it sure is nice to lay down and feel 100% happy with what I've put into my body today.
The Menu:
Breakfast- meal replacement protein shake (very filling!)
Lunch- mixed greens, grilled chicken, homemade pico de gallo for dressing
Dinner- Blackened chicken(grilled),squash, zucchini, boiled cabbage & brown rice (YUM!)
Snacks- hard boiled eggs in the a.m. and strawberries and blueberries after dinner

This doesn't even include the water I've been drinking. Just under 150 ounces. That's a lot of water!

*Measruements* Josh and I both measured today and I will post the numbers tomorrow. Livi is asleep on my shoulder and the notebook is in the other room, so it will have to wait.

24 Day Challenge

Tomorrow morning Josh and I will start the 24 Day Challenge. I have been using the Advocare products for 5 weeks and I am very excited about starting the Challenge. This will be Josh's first experience with Advocare in quite a while. We have been at the beach and eaten great (but not healthy) for the past several days and we are READY for some healthy living!

The first part of the 24 Day Challenge is a 10 day cleanse. That is followed by two weeks of MNS packets (vitamin, probiotics, core nutrition and appetite control). I've attached links that provide tons of info and you can see other peoples results.

Tomorrow I will post our measurements. That's right... our measurements, posted for all the world to see. I'm not worried though, because I know that in 24 days I'll be able to post some awesome results! If you'd like to find out more or go on your own 24 Day Challenge just let me know. I'd be more than happy to help you begin reaching those health and wellness goals!