A little at a time...

Small Changes, that was my goal for the first week.  Start by making small changes and grow from there.  Let me tell you, I think I did pretty decent.  I wasn't the best by no means with making these changes but if baby steps is what it takes baby steps is what I will make.

This first week was not easy, but starting is always the hardest part and it takes 21 days to start/break a habit.  Cutting soda and fast food out of my diet was one of my goals and though I did cheat just a little bit I managed to cut it out a great deal.  For my second week my goal is not to have any at all!!!  After all I am working towards being healthier and we all know neither or those are healthy

One big change was grocery shopping but I was quite please with what we put in our cart.  We stayed along the perimeter of the store which I've been told is the best way to shop.  Only healthy food options went in to our cart and the best part, my kids love all the healthy stuff!  Here is an example of what we are eating in case any one is wondering:

Breakfast: 2-3 eggs any style and oatmeal
Snack: greek yogurt and a medium banana
Lunch: 4 oz. baked chicken with asaparagus
Snack: 10 baby carrots and light ranch
Dinner: Turkey burger with avacodo
Sounds good doesn't it...

And of course lots and lots of water!!!  I took a suggestion from a friend and made some cucumber lemon water and I love it.  Makes drinking my water that much easier.

Another thing I have done is begin working out.  Yesterday I started the Bikini Body Mommy workouts again and I am ready to see some change as the 90 day workout progresses.  If you don't know what this is, check it out on youtube.

Drum Roll.......  In 1 week I have lost 4 lbs!!!  WOW!  No, it is not a lot but for 1 week I think that is pretty darn amazing and I can't wait to see that number keep going down.  I went from 169 to 165 and here is my pic to show my weigh in results.

 

Whether or not my blog is being read is not to important to me but its a great tool for me to hold myself accountable and I cannot say how happy I am that I decided to start this journey and share it through my blog.  No gimmicks, no fad diet just me being real and making the changes that I need to make to be healthier for myself and my family.  I can't wait to see where I am at next week since I have added the workout!!

 

See you in a week!!  Wish my luck.