detox start

Today is Tuesday, meant to start on Monday, but it's hard to want to.....Getting rid of JUNK FOOD today!!! No sugar, no chips - nothing but natural foods, no processed or over processed foods.....just fish, chicken, meat, fresh or frozen veggies that I cook, fruits even, 100% whole wheat or whole grain...I know I will feel better for doing this, heck, I feel better already, had some leftover cabbage/greenbean/onion/deer sausage casserole this morning.... Uh oh, I guess that means more exercise and more water !!! Ha - actually looking forward to this now. Been so sluggish and tired lately. I miss the energy that goes with the "healthy" lifestyle. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I am so proud of all of you who are making these changes and living the life! Anybody struggling, just get in some exercise (brisk walking is still the best) and water - those are great places to start. Those things help you want to make more changes.... Love you guys - have a great day! DeAnna

Good luck on your detox. It is tough. I feel so great when I am eating right and exercising. You would think that would be motivation enough to never return to bad habits and such, but that is just not the case. I have to pay attention at all times and never let my guard down, or before I know it my addiction and compulsive behavior around food tries to rear its ugly head. Once that ugly head is out, it is hard to squa**** back down again. The exercise seems to be key for me. When I got so busy at my old job and didn't make time to exercise that is when I found I did so badly with my eating. Now that I am in my new job and back in the gym 4 to 5 days per week working out really hard, I find I just seem to automatically make better choices. And I have felt so wonderful these last few months back in the gym and eating good. So, stick with it, and good luck. If you need support or a good smack on the head just come on here, and we will help ya out. Love ya girl, Melissa

Good luck my dear! I KNOW you can do it! And I know you'll feel so much better about yourself. Remember, I'm just a phone call away! I'll come a smack you around a bit when you need it! I think I'd actually enjoy it! HUGS! K

hang in there girl. admitting you have a problem (with sugar) is a first step. heh. removing it from your line of sight is the second step. good luck! maybe we can go to the gym saturday? talk to ya soon mary

Hey girl ! - I just tried to call you, about 8:15-8:30, hubby said you were asleep...Hope you are getting some good rest. Wanted to borrow that capri outfit that I thought might be too big by summer for friday/this weekend.... I know - I have to really get all the sugar out of my house - I did have to run an errand today and just did not take any money with me, or I would have probably stopped for a snack as that is a big habit for me lately when I am driving....So, having no money seems to help - ha - that and keeping those Adkins protein bars and the South Beach Diet bars seems to help. We may be going to Batesville (MIL) this weekend, maybe next weekend gym....

You would be proud - I have been going to the gym during the week (this week anyway) - be glad when you can join me.....Been a few times later in the evening too - D