Last night, for dinner, I had a steamed artichoke. After, I had a mini green apple.
I was considering eating something else but I did the dishes instead. By the time I was done, I realized I was actually full anyway so no need.
In the last couple of weeks, I've been especially attentive to what I am eating though I've never deprived myself of something I REALLY wanted. I haven't been exercising as much as I could be but I definitely got some in where I might not have a few weeks ago. And the big news? I've nearly given up soda. I don't know if I'll ever be able to totally give it up but in the last week? I've only had one. ONE! That's the biggest miracle - you have no idea.
The results have been really fulfilling. For starters, I've lost 6 pounds in two weeks. I feel great and I've been sleeping a little bit better. Not perfectly, but better. I'm far less lazy and have been much more inclined to get shit done like cleaning my room, getting my car washed, running errands, etc. I FEEL good both physically and mentally. And, of course, my mother has been really proud of me and that's a helluva lot easier to deal with than the norm!
I'm taking a trip back east this Friday and if I am not able to blog from there, I promise a full report when I return. And I promise to update more often in the coming months. I think it will benefit me to report on things-- I have to hold myself accountable somehow.
On Saturday, I had lunch with friends at an organic, vegetarian Japanese restaurant where I ate tempeh and drank caffeine-free, organic green tea that was REALLY green... it was the funkest meal I've ever had and admittedly, delicious. Would I have tried something like this a few weeks ago? I don't know...
Baby steps!
