Day 4- Getting Better!

Today was a good day! After I took my son to school, I went to Crumb Brothers with my mom for our weekly coffee outing. But I was a good girl. Instead of my usual cup of joe and a luscious pastry, I got a cup of green tea. Mom and I engaged in good conversation and sat by the window where it was warm with the sun coming through. It was pleasant.

Had another successful day with my meal plan and cleanse. I think I am finally getting over the hump and eliminating all of this junk from my body. I woke up bright and early at 7 am and didn't even fight it. Normally, I just hit the snooze a zillion times, then get up feeling groggy and cranky. When I went into the bathroom, I looked in the mirror (which is something I try avoid at all cost first thing in the morning) and I noticed something good. Eating clean has many benefits! My eyes looked brighter, my skin glowed, and my hair had a nice sheen to it. Everything you eat comes out in so many ways. My body feels pretty happy at this point, and I am loving the results.

Earlier this evening, I went to a church party with a friend. Another challenge! Lots of yummy food there. And worst of all....they had chocolate everywhere! Oh my lawzzeee. Chocolate makes me weak in the knees. I did not cave in. I got a plate and filled it with salad, baked chicken and 4 strawberries. Yay me! It feels good to be strong. Normally I would have INDULGED.....then came home and felt terrible. But the party was filled with fun activities and lots of nice, lovely ladies there to visit with. I left there feeling fulfilled and happy.

After I left the party, I went to the tail end of Tennille's Zumba class, and we showed everyone how to make green smoothie's. Although I have taken the week off from any type of exercise, Tennille asked me if I would come toward the end of class and help her. It was great! I got to share with the class what I have been doing since Monday and help make healthy smoothies with delicious, healthy ingredients. I just put almond milk, blueberries, apples and spinach in my smoothies, but you can put anything in there like oranges, bananas, raspberries, soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

Life is good. :)

Here is my menu plan for the day. Peace and love to you, my friends. I will check back in tomorrow!

Breakfast-
1/2 c. egg beaters
2 slices turkey bacon
32 oz water

Mid-morning snack-
2 c. green tea
1 c. sliced melon

Lunch-
Smoothie with 1 c. almond milk, 1/2 c. frozen blueberries, 1 apple, and handful of spinach
1 boiled egg
10 almonds
16 oz water

Mid-afternoon snack-
1/2 c. sliced jicama
16 oz water

Dinner-
3 oz baked chicken
1 c. tossed salad with vinagrette dressing
4 strawberries
16 oz water

After dinner snack-
Handful of mixed nuts