Well Hello Monday :)

First of all, I hope you all had a great weekend!

My weekend got even better last night at 6:00 when my babies got home! They gave me so many hugs, kisses, and snuggles. I am blessed. I love them and they love me. We played some games, shared lots of tickles, and snuggled up to watch Nemo at bedtime. I would not trade those moments for anything in this world. Those amazing moments are what gets me through when they are with their dad. I know what to expect when they return!

As far as eating healthier, it is going fantastic. Can you guys believe I have not had ketchup, icees, or cheese?! I almost can't believe it myself! I am only on day 5, but she said the first 7 are the hardest....so if that is the case, WOOT WOOT!

I go for my week 1 weigh in Wednesday morning before work. Hopefully all goes well :) I should be released to start exercising, fingers crossed! I can already tell a different in my mindset. I am starting to see that I should "eat to live, and not live to eat." I had heard this several times before, but it has never made an impact like I feel it is doing now.

In week 1, one of the goals is to send your body in ketosis. Ketosis signifies that fatty tissue is being burned and that stored carbohydrates have been depleted. The first day I was supposed to test was day 4. My test showed that I am! I did again this morning (this will be daily until the nutritionist says not to), and all is still well.

I am enjoying trying some different approved spices. Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime seasoning is AMAZING! I urge you to try if it you have not. It takes chicken and shrimp to a whole new level.

Something else I am loving is meal planning. I like planning everything and packing my lunch. That way, I am not tempted to eat something not approved in this process, as I still have tons to learn and don't want to jeopardize anything or my progress. I am learning portion size, so that when I actually do eat somewhere other than my house, I will know how much. Don't judge me if I have my scale with me to weigh food...lol

I hope y'all have an amazing week and I will update again on Wednesday after my week 1 weigh in.

Love y'all and God Bless!