When we started this challenge, I admit I was a little worried about all that I was giving up. But I told myself that it was a "challenge," and by definition I would need to make a few sacrifices and accept that it might be difficult. For me, that sacrifice was no dairy for 10 days. If you know me, you know that I LOVE milk and all other products derived from it (cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc). In spite of all that, and relying on having success like Kevin did with his first challenge, I decided that sacrifice was worth it.
Now, it's 12 days later and I'm starting to wonder why they call it a challenge at all. In my opinion, it should be called the "I've Never Felt Better and Why Didn't I Do This Sooner" bundle package. Perhaps it because that name would be way too long..........
But seriously, I have never felt better than I do right now. And considering I have a 2.5-year-old and a 2-month-old who still eats in the middle of the night that's saying something. And it's only taken 12 days. It almost seems to easy and too good to be true. My friend Andrea would say it's too good not to do it. And she would be right.
I'm excited that I can now have milk again, but I realized this morning that I wasn't even missing it (a first for me). And it's nice to add a little bit of cheese to a sandwich or salad, but I realized that I was adding far less than I used to because I've grown to love the flavor of the other ingredients just as much.
Even more exciting is how happy I am with what I am seeing in the mirror. Sure, I am still sporting the trademark post-baby pooch (from my first baby), but it's noticeably smaller after just 12 days on the 24-Day-Challenge. And my clothes are starting to fit comfortably again.
While looking in the mirror and smiling at my success is reinforcing, nothing beats the increased energy and overall feeling of well being I am experiencing. I feel leaner, stronger, and energized like I have never been before. If this is the product of a little bit of sacrifice, then sign me up for life!
So, bring it on next 12 days! Let's see what else we can do on this challenge!
P.S. A neighbor I haven't seen in a while told me I looked amazing today! Big boost to my confidence!
Now, it's 12 days later and I'm starting to wonder why they call it a challenge at all. In my opinion, it should be called the "I've Never Felt Better and Why Didn't I Do This Sooner" bundle package. Perhaps it because that name would be way too long..........
But seriously, I have never felt better than I do right now. And considering I have a 2.5-year-old and a 2-month-old who still eats in the middle of the night that's saying something. And it's only taken 12 days. It almost seems to easy and too good to be true. My friend Andrea would say it's too good not to do it. And she would be right.
I'm excited that I can now have milk again, but I realized this morning that I wasn't even missing it (a first for me). And it's nice to add a little bit of cheese to a sandwich or salad, but I realized that I was adding far less than I used to because I've grown to love the flavor of the other ingredients just as much.
Even more exciting is how happy I am with what I am seeing in the mirror. Sure, I am still sporting the trademark post-baby pooch (from my first baby), but it's noticeably smaller after just 12 days on the 24-Day-Challenge. And my clothes are starting to fit comfortably again.
While looking in the mirror and smiling at my success is reinforcing, nothing beats the increased energy and overall feeling of well being I am experiencing. I feel leaner, stronger, and energized like I have never been before. If this is the product of a little bit of sacrifice, then sign me up for life!
So, bring it on next 12 days! Let's see what else we can do on this challenge!
P.S. A neighbor I haven't seen in a while told me I looked amazing today! Big boost to my confidence!
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