6 days in....

and it's getting easier - not harder. Except for the birthday cake at work yesterday. Normally, though, I'd run in the kitchen, grab an oversized piece of cake, and quickly go back to my desk hoping no one saw me or the ginormous slice of cake I was about to eat. Well, you all know the sucker I am for sweets. So, yesterday, I went in to the kitchen just to look at the cake - sort of "facing my demons" I guess. I saw it was chocolate! OH NO - NOT CHOCOLATE!!! My all time favorite. So, I did have some but don't fret. It was one bite then I quickly threw away the fork and went back to my desk (I have witnesses). As I sat there - I realized that the cake wasn't even that great and I wasn't missing out on ANYTHING by not eating a whole piece. That's a major accomplishment for me and my willpower. Not to mention, by just taking a bite, I didn't feel any guilt afterward. I came home and had a nice dinner of quinoa pasta (small small portion) and a huge spinach salad that was SO yummy.

So, like I said, today marks 6 days into my new eating lifestyle and I have to say, I love it. I love that I don't have daily stomach aches. I also don't miss that tight, full belly feeling. I hated that! So, I march on and continue with the loads of water, 5 small meals a day full of lean protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

As a progress report, I am down 3 lbs since Monday and Pete is down 8.5! It makes it so much easier traveling this journey together. I am so thankful for that man!

I am headed to meet my friend that moved here, too, from Vegas. We're taking our boys to the children's museum. Part of me is tempted to pack my own lunch but I think I am going to opt for getting something to eat there. I need to experience trying to order a clean meal in a restaurant. I'll let you know how that goes.

Pete and I were just talking about how we should open a HEALTHY - fast food restaurant. Can you imagine driving up to a place and being able to get a freshly made salad, grilled chicken, fruit, etc. all gourmet and passed through your car window in less than 3 minutes??? It's a nice thought - I'm not up for a challenge like that - YET!

I am going to make a second post this morning with a few recipes if anyone wants to try them.