Day 2: In the bag

Aaaand day 2 is in the bag! Today was even easier as I now know what I'm dealing with. Turns out I didn't even finish the last 2 bottles fully. Not that I don't like them but that I was full. 

One more day to go. 

Day 1: Complete!

I did it! I did it! I made it through the entire day without any hunger pains. Kinda proud of myself as I've never done anything like this. 

Believe it or not I even made dinner for my love. 

I had my yummy Cashew Milk and he got a sweet and spicy stir fry with brown rice.  Bonus points for not even craving a taste :)

Now to wind down for the night. Fingers crossed for a successful day 2!

The day before I hit the reset button

Today was an eventful day and I haven't even started the juice cleanse yet! Started the day by getting to work early and being nervous about my first interviews in 3 years. Eeek!  

Later in the morning my love texted me with the great news that my juices had arrived! It's like Christmas but just for me! Would that mean it's more like my birthday? Hmmmm. 

I've been eating moderately healthy and light today. All prepped and ready for my first juice in the morning. 

Now to try and get the recommended amount of sleep. Fingers crossed I don't get any of the side effects that are possible....

It's been a while....

The title of this entry has multiple meanings.

Its been a while since I've been on this blog.  Its been a while since I did something for me.  Its been a while that I have contemplated on doing something for my health, like a juice cleanse.

Ahhh the juice cleanse.  After much debate, all in my head, I decided to do a juice cleanse.  And knowing myself, I ordered a 3 day cleanse from BluePrint Cleanse.  Knowing I would come up with excuses like, I'm too tired to make my own juice, or I can't find the right fruits and vegetables, or I don't want to clean the juicer, or because of the last comment-the juicer is dirty.  Plus if I pay for it, I have to use it. Right?

Today I spent the day cleaning the fridge to make room for the 18 bottles of juice on the way.  In the process of purging the fridge of old and bad for me crap.  I seemed to be throwing away some mental/emotional crap too.

So wish me luck on this mini challenge I've given myself.  It will be interesting to see how I handle it all.

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.

Jamaica!

So it was decided that we are going to Jamaica in the fall!  First vacation in about 4 years!  I love my family and friends back in MN, but each time we've been home we have not been able to relax and just enjoy the time.  So we are headed to Jamaica for a little r&r.

That also means I have to really lose my CT weight, so I can feel comfortable in a swimsuit in Jamaica!  PErfect timing and motivation :p  So last week I started watching what I eat, cut out the pop, and the coffee.  I can't believe it, but I'm happy to say I have dropped 5.5 lbs!  Now I'm sure its just water weight, but hey every pound counts right?

Wish me luck! Jamaica here we come!

Inspired by a commercial!

So I'm sure we've all seen that commercial with the office workers having lunch and one lady makes the minute brown rice.  Well I thought, "I can do that!"  So last night I marinated some tofu and then did a quick stir-fry with broccoli.  Just did my reheat in the breakroom, and I thought, "I'm just like the commercial".  Aaaaaahhh the power of TV. 

Side note: I must say this lunch is pretty tasty...

So I saved money and got a healthy lunch!  Woohoo!

The finished product....

Slow cooker beef on top of mashed butternut squash with spinach and side of broccolini