Well it has been 9 days since I have had a soda. That is HUGE for me! I really like soda and have a really hard time drinking water because it has no flavor. I have been adding lemon to it and having a little crystal lite in place of my precious diet pepsi. So far, so good!
I have also been gluten-free for 9 days! It has been really difficult. I LOVE breads and pasta! A while ago, I went and had a food allergy test done and found out that I needed to omit gluten from my diet. I have gone back and forth for a couple of months. It is a tough process; not so much because of the food you can't eat, but because gluten is in everything! It is so difficult to find things that do not contain gluten: chicken, lunch meat, etc have gluten in them (who knew?). It is also kind spendy. But I have to admit that I am feeling much better already. I have been taking a ton of vitamins and really paying attention to what I am putting into my mouth.
I have tried to loose weight and live a healthier lifestyle many times before, but I have always had an underlining thought in my head that it was "pointless" or that "it wasn't going to work" or have been joining someone else on "their" journey; but this time is different. I really feel positive about this experience I am embarking on. I am focused, determined, and I am doing it for me and nobody else.
Look out world...Here I come!
Once you make up your mind to change your lifestyle you are well on your way. Making a decision and following through with it is half the battle to feeling good about yourself. Just have to take it day by day. Know that even if you slip up a little it doesn't mean your whole day is shot. Just take a minute and try to figure out what triggered your craving or temporary lack of will power. Feeling good about yourself and your tough accomplishments everyday is key. Don't dwell on a little slip up. Heck, if you're a calorie counter like I am sometimes when you just really need that cookie or whatever it may be then you can just cut something out later and still be on track. You can do it Neen. If you need a pep talk at any time just call or text me. I'm here for you girl!
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