Week 1 Done: 8 Things I've Realized

I'm still alive, and so are those around me. I have made it one full week with no caffeine, no sugar, no red meat, no gluten, no pork, no dairy...no no no!! Now that I've made it through 1 week, the next 3 should be a breeze!

Things I've realized the first week;

1. I know understand why America has such a weight problem - because it costs about 3x more to eat "healthy" than not too.
2. I don't need coffee, I like it, but I don't need it.
3. Almond milk is really good, no I mean really good.
4. Being creative with eating healthy and a budget is not easy, but you come up with some good ideas.
5. I still crave Mac n Cheese. EVERYDAY!
6. My boyfriend is very helpful and supportive. Except when he eats chips and cheese in front of me LOL -- but other than that, he's eaten everything I've made.
7. Shopping for items without gluten, sugar, or dairy is harder than you realize - EVERYTHING has sugar in it, like everything.
8. Don't be afraid to try something new. I made buffalo chicken that came out -- not right, but still tasted good, and it was a learning process!

This week should be easier than the first...I'm hoping it's a progressive process, and not the other way around! The down side right now is that last Monday I threw my back out. I have no idea what I did, when, where, how... just that I could barely walk for the last week. So unfortunately, I haven't been able to exercise like I would have liked too last week. Right now, not too strong either, it's still bothering me, but I can at least go for walks again at this point...anything is better than nothing. What it does mean is zumba is on hold for a bit, and I may need to make an appointment soon to have it checked out.

I didn't really weigh myself "at the beginning" of this reboot, but I do know that I was around 206lbs. I weighed in this morning at 201lbs! Which means first week and I've lost 5lbs -- it's AMAZING what just eating healthy and drinking lots of water can do for your body. I feel confident that by November 1st, I will meet my 10lb goal and be at 195lbs -- especially if I can get my back set and start going back to the gym -- that's right I said it. It's time to start hitting the gym again. Well, who are we kidding, it was time a long time ago (I should have never stopped)...!

Until next time...reboot recap week 1 over!

~Melissa
Current: 201lbs
Goal: 195lbs (10.31.14)
Mood: Happy