24-Day Challenge: Day 5

Day 5 is done, which means I’m halfway through the cleanse!* I’ve already noticed my taste buds adjusting. The big test was giving my kids animal crackers (which were a slight–okay, BIG–addiction for me before), and I didn’t feel the need to grab any for myself. You’ve gotta celebrate the little victories, right? 🙂

Here’s today’s rundown:

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and an orange

Lunch: Salad with leftover chicken from last night

Supper: Blackened tilapia (One of my all-time favorite fish recipes found HERE. I used olive oil instead of butter.); Pan-roasted tomatoes with herbs (Recipe found HERE) — I just have to go on record and say this meal seriously made my taste buds do a happy dance. Who says no salt and no sugar have to mean no flavor?! 🙂

Snacks: Cherries; Cucumber slices with hummus; Apple slices with crunchy peanut butter on top; Baked cinnamon banana slices

Tea of Choice: Apricot & peach green tea from a local roaster

Exercise: Elliptical machine

Energy Level: Pretty good! I took both kids to the grocery store with me–including a mad dash through the rain. All of this after doing the elliptical in the morning, so I’d say that’s a good energy day. 🙂

Since it’s the weekend, I’m keeping it short and sweet. See you tomorrow!

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*My completion of Advocare’s 24-day challenge is not a personal endorsement of Advocare or any of its products. Advocare’s products may cause adverse health effects in some people and shouldn’t be entered without full understanding and consultation with a physician.

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*title photo by Twigy Posts