Week one of the challenge DONE

Well one week down of the challenge and getting closer to the 30 day end goal. I'm super excited that I can see some changes in my body which usually is hard for me to see since I see myself everyday when I get dressed. But I still HATE the scale and the numbers that pop up. Even though I'm down by 2 which is great but I wonder if I could be down more if stupid aunt flo wasn't stopping by for a visit. But on the PLUS side I measured all the key points they ask us too and I'm down 11.5 inches in 1 week!!!! I had to remeasure twice and triple check my numbers to make sure that was right cause I was so surprised by it. The worst is the cleanse days cause you do get hungry but I do sneak a apple to try to help the hunger pains. I think I've had enough water the last week to float a cruise liner. I have learned to love the shakes thanks to adding fruit to the shakes. It makes it WAY better by adding strawberries and peaches. (I'd like to thank the Peach festival for the yummy peaches that I so smartly cut up and froze.) I'm so proud of myself I have been checking labels and actually making decisions on what they say verses how they taste and talking myself into how tasty they are. I'm eating way more salads then I probably want to but its ok its all about the end goal!! 

Here is the bragging part my BF as been AWESOME!! He has totally supported my goals and even though he told me I'm good no matter what size I am he'll help with what he can. The night before I started the diet we both went through all the instructions and the products to see what I had to do. And when I'm doing a shake for a meal his is totally supportive and doesn't through his yummy looking food into my face. I even went as far as to buy 2 bikes from a garage sale so that we both could go bike riding. And if y'all knew my BF you would know he is SO not the bike riding type of guy. But at least he is nice enough to do it for and with me. I HEART this boy.

It is so nice and refreshing to have support not only from the BF but from my sorority sisters doing this with me. I don't feel alone in my journey which is nice because I feel like I am sometimes. I can't wait to see what the rest of the challenge will bring but I am excited to see the results and stick to this diet. And I'm seriously thinking of making this part of my daily routine!

30 day challenge

Well today is day 1 of 30 of the weight loss challenge and I'm already not liking the protein shakes. They smelled like milk replacer I gave the lambs. EWWWW  But I am excited about watching all the numbers go down. I even bought a bathroom scale ( a first for me) because we are recording our numbers. The numbers include weight, and a million measurements through out the body. I am going to up my game on the exercise cause I know I have been slacking. I see more swimming laps not just lounging in the pool. And maybe longer walks instead of the usual. I'm sure I can totally do this I just wish the shakes tasted better.

New Start to a newer version of me

Well I have to say thank you to my sorority sisters for getting me into the newer version of me. A bunch of us are doing a 30 challenge to loose weight but after talking to friend of friend I believe its gonna be more for me than 30 days. I've always wanted to fit into the skinny clothes and not be the big girl, but at the same time I have owned what I am. But after talking to the friend of a friend I do believe it might be possible for me to be the "skinny girl" I've always wanted to be. It's not going to be easy or fast but I'm sure I can do it. And whether the sisters know it or not they are gonna be a big help cause I'm competitive and I would like to loose the most weight. God knows I have the weight to loose. I would honestly be happy with loosing 50 pounds as my goal and anything over that is icing on the cake. So I guess its time to buy a scale, hit the gym or maybe the trails and get  my ass in gear. 

I want to do this for me and not for any special occasion!!! After learning that most my issues I have thanks to PCOS could possibly go down to nothing and might increase my chances in the future for kids is reason enough to do this challenge. I want kids and with having PCOS I've always been told its gonna take a whole lot of drugs and prayers for it to happen :( And since I'm no spring chicken its time to really see what I can do to reverse some of the side effects of PCOS. Don't get me wrong I don't plan on getting preggers any time soon but when I do want to I want to be ahead of the game not behind it. Let's hope this is a start to great beginning. 

Wish me luck!!! 

Things we should know (thanks to Glamour)

By 30, you should have ...

1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.

2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.

3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.

4. A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.

5. A youth you’re content to move beyond.

6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.

7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age -- and some money set aside to help fund it.

8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account -- all of which nobody has access to but you.

9. A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.

10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.

11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.

12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.

13. The belief that you deserve it.

14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.

15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better.

By 30, you should know ...

1. How to fall in love without losing yourself.

2. How you feel about having kids.

3. How to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.

4. When to try harder and when to walk away.

5. How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.

6. The names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town.

7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.

8. Where to go -- be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat -- when your soul needs soothing.

9. That you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents.

10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.

11. What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.

12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very long.

13. Who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.

14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.

15. Why they say life begins at 30

I don't think I have all of them covered but I have enough covered to say I love the ride I've been given. Sometimes its bumpier than I like but its always a adventure. I love all those who have been on the road trip with me. I can't wait to see where else this crazy adventure that is life will take me but I'm up for the adventure and the memories!!!