10lbs in 30 Days?

Well then...I feel like this year is flying by so fast. First all of Summer, then September...now it's October. This is crazy.

My current schedule is finally getting settled, just in time for it to change after football season is over in November. I have Zumba on Mondays (and sometimes Thursdays), I am walking every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (if I don't go to Zumba). My downfalls currently however...Friday - Sunday. I don't do anything that consists of exercise OR of eating healthy!

I really need to crack down -- especially since October 31st is right around the corner, and I have to be down to 195lbs to meet my first goal! I know I can do it. I just have to do it. I have a 28 day detox that is going to help me get there. My goal is to start Monday, October 6th... as I am going to be gone this weekend and traveling, it's tough to start something like that when you aren't home, and when you don't know how your body is going to react.

So, to assist in starting the detox...I am going to start Saturday by NO COFFEE. Which is going to be really hard, but I've done it before I can do it again. I remember feeling really good too (after the 4 days of headaches)...but after that I was more awake than I was with coffee. I'm also going to make my list of groceries that I need and take a trip to Uncle Dean's and Trader Joe's this weekend. I am also going to put together my calendar for meals for the next 28 days.

I really need to step up my exercising. I used to go to the gym 4-5 days a week, and I may need to do that again to get back to where I once was. It's also 100 mile month...so I'll be walking a lot more this month -- which will definitely require the gym, since it's dark at 6pm, and this girl does not like walking at night! I'll keep you all updated on my 100 mile progress too this month (along with the detox).

It all comes down to eating right and exercising -- I just need a little boost (ie: the detox), as I don't think my body reacts to just "eating right and exercising" like it used too... I'm told this is what happens in your 30's apparently.

Until next time.

~Melissa
Current: !@#$#!
Goal (10.31): 195lbs
5 miles

Oh, I'll share a recipes as I am going along through the detox program, but here is one I can't wait to cook... Roasted Chicken and Potatoes (Dairy, Gluten, and MSG Free). OMG it looks so good!!

I'm also excited to try a couple of these for breakfast or an energy boost (since I can't have coffee)...yummmmmyyyyyy:

• Strawberry Spinach Avocado Smoothie 
• 2 cups non dairy milk (coconut or almond) 
• 2 handfuls spinach 
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 avocado 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Cherry Chocolate Kale Smoothie
• 1 Banana
• 2 Handfuls kale or spinach
• 1/2 avocado 
• 3/4 cup cherries 
• 1 1/2 tablespoon cocao
• 3/4 cup water 

I've found this blog - The Healthy Happy Wife - it has amazing recipes on it that are gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, etc... definitely worth checking out if you are looking to eat healthier!