Day 16

January 18th, 2011

Having my shakes have become part of my regular routine. I don't even give it a second thought. Make sure that you are only using a half of a banana for the full benefits of the program. I do realize that quite a few people put in a whole one each time however if you put half per shake you will be doing much better.

Also a point I made in my first post make sure you always have food on hand as well as plenty of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Yes, I always capitalize that part since I feel it deserves the respect. You will find that Extra Virgin Olive Oil can and will be used in almost everything. Be prepared. If you start to run low on a certain item replenish before you need it. Less chance that you will ruin all the hard work you have established for yourself.

Another added benefit that I have come to find out about myself is how clear my skin is all over. As well as how hydrated it is. I live in a very dry climate anyhow so dry skin is common for most people. I am not applying lotion to my hands and arms near as much as well as very little lip balm has been needed. I have certainly stepped up my game with the H2O content.

Today I am feasting on organic carrots. They actually taste very sweet to me today. Maybe it is my lack of sugar in my life now or else my taste buds have sharpened. Either way they taste like a desert. I can't believe I am saying that. O'well I will take it!

My work day ended up so insane that I did not have time to intake my proper nutrition and I could feel it. I had only time for my morning shake, supplements, a few baggies of veggies and a 1/2 a spinach salad tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar. Once I got home I replenished myself with adequate water however it was not until I was a Chili's later that I felt so much better.
REMEMBER YOU MUST STILL EAT! I felt horrible until I did. I am not going to do that again.

A group of us went to Chili's tonight. Going out to eat while on this program has been something that I have not looked forward to. I usually end up with a garden salad with nothing but my Vinegar and Oil, however this time I looked at the menu out of pure curiosity and found that they had Grilled Salmon that I asked to have no spices or herb put on and it came with a healthy sized portion of steamed broccoli and carrots again with no seasoning. I was the happiest girl in the place. This was the first time I was able to sit down and enjoy a real meal with others in public. I know it sounds like I am a closet eater but really watching them eat whatever they want as I "salad-it-up" every time leaves me dishearten. This time I was enjoying every morsel right along side them. Yea Chili's!!!