I Did It: Detox is OVER, Not Really

Well I completed the 10 day detox program and did not cheat (except for the LAST night, I had popcorn at the basketball game -- but hey, it wasn't a hot dog or nachos and cheese like I REALLY wanted). I feel great. I am caffeine free for 11 days now. I've been eating lots of protein and little / no carbs. My mind is clearer. I realize I am not as "angry" as I was sometimes. It's a great feeling. And -- though it wasn't as much as I wanted to lose (which was my own fault for not getting to the gym more) -- I did lose 6lbs in the 10 days!! Which, is nothing to snuff, I know.

That being said... I'm still going to carry along some of the things I did during my program. No caffeine -- for now, I won't promise forever. Smoothies for breakfast, I am not sure I can do the shake mix they gave me forever, as it's not cheap, but I can make my own fruit smoothies and put some protein shake mix in it once I run out of the shake mix they gave us. I will continue with more veggies and less starches (potatoes, rice, etc). I am going to cave eventually, and eat pasta... it is what it is. BUT I will be trying to be more conscience and finding gluten free, organic options for these things.

Now it's just time to focus on ARUBA baby! I have a couple weeks to lose a few more pounds, get a little base tan, and get ready for vacation! I got a text from my "second mom" today saying 16 DAYS! haha. She's excited too I think...though it's 17 days for me. Overall, my focus right now is gym time and continuing to eat well by paying attention to what I put in my body; reading labels and really knowing what's what.

Until next time... I'm going to go enjoy a beer tonight to celebrate my win -- but don't worry it will be Angry Orchard, which is really like apple juice.

~Melissa
Current: 181lbs
Goal: 150-155lbs