So far... so hard!

I am only two days into this diet and I am having a hard time.  I know that it will get easier as time goes, but these first two days have been hard.  I think it was easier yesterday because I was at work and my meals were packed and preplanned.  Today was not so easy.  I woke up a little later than usual and ended up missing my shake.  I had my lunch, but I am finding it difficult to drink as much water as I am supposed to!  I am addicted to my Diet Dr. Pepper and Coca-Cola.  I understand how unhealthy it is, but ohhhh I want one right now lol...  I am also trying to make sure that I get my exercise in.  Last night was difficult, but I did get a short workout in before I went to bed.  I don't get it when people say that working out gives them energy-- I just get tired after I am done!  I am hoping that the more I do it the more energy I will have.

My food journal page is up and I will be updating that daily.  I am trying to take pictures of my foods during the day to go along with the daily updates.  Cooking last night for dinner was amusing.  Liz has gone all out and bought all sorts of cooking oils, seeds, proteins, wraps... we have a whole new pantry!  I am sure that Charlie is a little annoyed with the new food, but we left plenty for him to eat.  I was introduced to palm oil last night.  It looks disgusting!  I wasn't ready to try it, but Liz cooked her mushrooms, onions and sweet potatoes in it and said it was fine.  Who knows... maybe in a day or two I will be ready.  I need to start branching out with my seasonings for my food.  I have cooked basically the same thing for the past two days and I need to make sure I don't get bored with my meals.  If anyone has any suggestions on different ways to season different proteins (chicken, beef, pork) that don't include any sugars, artificial sweeteners or gluten let me know!!  Sounds fun, right??

I want to thank everyone for their support of this journey! Everyone that has reached out to say great job, or that they are proud of me, I hope you know how much it means!  This is something that I have needed to do for a while, but haven't done for many different reasons.  I am looking for motivation in myself and the people/places/things around me everyday!  This morning The Color Run organization posted a picture on their Facebook page that reminded me of why I started this whole thing, and I know that I just need to push through!

"2013 is all about a Healthy, Happy YOU!! Go for it!!"