Change isn't always easy

I am officially on day 7 of my 24 day challenge with Advocare.  While I know this is a 24 day challenge I also know that this is a lifestyle change too.  I have already changed so much about my daily habits.  My meals are no longer based on carbs and cheese.  I have only had a very small portion of carbs in the last week.  This is a huge change for me!  One that is not easy but really has not been too bad.  I finally have the right motivation and determination to change my eating habits......  I am even eating things like asparagus.  I am also starting to move more!  I have been to the gym 3 days where there is an indoor pool and can swim laps!  I love swimming and I love doing laps!  Austin also loves it too because he gets to just play around and swim!  I have also been getting up early to walk before my day even starts.  I have been doing 2 miles each morning!  Harley is really loving this change as well!  She walks much better on a leash in the early morning hours too!  I have also started to walk during my lunch break at work.  It is a short 25 minute break and if I don't have recess duty I have an extra 15 minutes!  I just go up to the track behind the school to walk.  I am able to walk at least a mile during that time and on days when I don't have recess duty I am able to get 2.5 miles in!  I have also started to run a little during that time.  Walk 100 meters and run 100 meters.  My legs are sore but I am feeling pretty good about it!  So changing my diet and exercising combined with Advocare I am feeling pretty good about my progress!  

I want you to know I am not doing a "starvation" diet at all!  I often do not feel hungry and when I do get hungry I eat!  The Advocare products are packed full of protein which helps keep me full!  I have been using the Meal Replacement Shakes for breakfast and/or lunch.  I has only 220 calories but it has tons of protein and other nutritious things in it!  I also eat the Advo Snack bars and they are pretty good and again are packed full of protein.  I also eat lots of fresh fruits during the day!  I am not drinking Mountain Dew anymore.  Instead I am drinking Spark.  This still has caffeine in it but is a much healthier choice.  It is also an appetite suppressant.  So, no I am not starving myself!  I am eating healthier which keeps me fuller for longer!  In the last week I have been offered Cinnamon rolls, cookies, free pizza, cupcakes, chocolate covered cookies, pop, etc... and I am so proud of myself for not even giving it a second thought.  OH And I am drinking TONS of water!  I am drinking more water than I have ever drank before!  I am so thankful for my student teacher because it allows me to do drink water and take restroom breaks!  I don't know what I'd do if it was just me!  When I am teaching I am so busy that I don't have time to drink nor am I able to go to to the bathroom whenever I want.  I know that God puts people in our lives for a reason and He just so happen to give me a ROCK STAR student teacher and I am able to drink lots of water as well as take lots of restroom breaks and not have to worry at all about leaving the classroom frequently!

Thank you for all your continued prayers and support!  Ryan has been such a HUGE supporter during all of this!  He has also changed his diet for our meals we eat together which makes it a lot easier!  Kayla is doing the 24 day challenge with me as well so we have been communicating about our goals and achievements and cheering each other on!  I would love for you to join us on our challenge! Let me know if I can help you get started and we can do it together!