Day 7 & 8: The Weekend

I made it through the weekend...only TWO DAYS LEFT! Because I had to work long shifts and dinner was going to be late, I decided to go with two shakes each day and almonds in between for snacks. Saturday I had a nice piece of steak and spinach for dinner (late dinner - which I don't suggest to people, but sometimes you don't have a choice when you work till 9pm) -- and sadly, Sunday I didn't even eat dinner (also not something I suggest) since I didn't get home till almost 9:30pm and I was not even hungry, nor did I have the energy to cook that late. Other than my crazy eating schedule, everything else this weekend was ok.

I have to say that I am definitely going to continue this journey after Tuesday. I feel much better. My body doesn't ache as much, and even with the lack of caffeine, I can tell my energy is better. It's actually a great feeling. I haven't stepped on the scale again since my last weigh in on gym day (which was a total of 5lbs at that point). I know I said I wanted to loose 10lbs, well I'm pretty sure because I didn't make it to the gym every day that probably didn't happen...but I am not going to snuff at 5lbs in a week either if that's all it comes too! I am kind of sad I didn't make it to the gym as much. Between working full time and having 2 part time jobs, it's hard to fit it into the schedule. And the days that I want to go to the gym (Saturday and Sunday) they close at 7pm (apparently only open 24hrs Monday - Thursday lol). My weigh in will be Tuesday the last day of my detox day.

Honestly, I wouldn't even call this detox -- except the first couple days -- I would call this life style change. Though I can't afford to buy ALL organic, ALL the time -- I am going to make a conscience effort to see what I can purchase that's "healthier" and really pay attention to what is in the things I am buying. It's also about portion control -- and attacking cravings (those vices we all have -- ice cream, chocolate, etc). If I went 10 days with NO caffeine, NO ice cream, NO chocolate, NO sweets -- I'm pretty sure I can do it for 10 more...and probably 10 more after that. I'm excited for my new journey!

I'll be back after my weigh in to talk about the last couple days and what my total loss was... thank you all again for supporting me -- the text messages, facebook messages, comments on here. Love you all!!

Photo shoot picture from work -- just for fun!

~Melissa
Current: 182lbs
Goal: 150-155lbs