Trust me, I am still in shock that I did stick with it. Yes, there were times I walked past a coworker's candy bowl and said a Hail Mary to keep me on track. But overall I was not tempted. I think it is because of how amazing I felt so quickly.
Day one and two sucked. I admit it. Headaches, poops, farts, hunger. But from day three on, it has been smooth sailing. Here is what I've noticed over the last ten days.
My skin is no longer dry. I used to scratch my leg and see evidence of that scratch two hours later. Now, by drinking half my body weight in ounces of water, my skin is softer, smoother, even glows.
I stand up straighter. Don't know if that is confidence, or because my upper belly is now smaller than my lower belly (and my boobs... SWEET!) but that back is straight. And it doesn't hurt!
I sleep at night and am awake during the day. I used to wake up two to three times a night. I was so tired during the day that several cups of coffee didn't keep me awake. Naps were my friend. I admit, I miss the naps, but I am happier with the new energy I have. And this is without any caffeine at all! True, the cleanse pills did make me get up two to three times a night, but I fell back asleep immediately after. And the V16 is a dream. All that energy in a small powder that tastes like orange soda. Yum!
No more nervous stomach. I would feel so sick at time I couldn't take it. I thought it was nerves. But I've got Zoloft for that, right? Nope, it was the food I was eating. My body, especially my liver, was pissed. But now everything is all zen-like in my belly. I even adjusted to the fiber!
Clean food is as addictive as crack. Holy crap. I always forget how good food tastes when it isn't covered in fried, chemical nastiness. Peaches! Raspberries! Butternut squash! I am drooling right now. And Sunbutter is way better than peanut butter. I can't eat peanut butter anymore (gasp!).
The women on the Facebook group are so much cooler than those of Weight Watchers. I hated Weight Watchers. There was always one person who dominated with negativity. I see nothing but positive come out of these Advocare leaders and participants. Locked in a room full of perky would normally take me to crazy land, but these chicks have wicked sense of humors and overall just want people to be their healthy, amazing selves.
Tomorrow I start the Max Phase. I understand I get to add a bit of dairy and some honey in my diet, but I am not sure I want or need it. Might just allow them as a treat every now and then. I'm loving what I do now.
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