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Day 10 of the challenge* means I’ve reached the end of the cleanse phase! Let me tell you, I can feel the difference. It’s amazing how junk food acts like sludge in our bodies. Cars can’t run on junk, and neither can we. 🙂 All right, on to the stats… Breakfast: Leftover breakfast casserole and a banana Lunch: Hard-boiled egg; Grape…
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Day nine is complete!* Each day adds another layer of new habits, and it’s such a great feeling. Here are today’s stats. Breakfast: Hard-boiled egg and an orange Lunch: Leftover pork chop and green beans from last night Supper: Roasted chicken breast; Veggies with hummus Snacks: Banana; Unsalted peanuts with raisins; Apple Tea of Choice: Teavana green tea – jade citrus mint Exercise: Elliptical…
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Day 8 is done! I’m nearing the end of the cleanse portion of the challenge* and have started to feel and see some changes in my body. More on that below. First, let’s look at today’s stats. Breakfast: Scrambled egg and an orange Lunch: Leftover breakfast casserole; Salad Supper: Grilled lemon herb pork chop (Recipe found HERE); Baked potato; Green beans tossed with olive oil…
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I’ve made it through the first full week! I have to say the challenge* hasn’t been as traumatic this time around as my first-ever experience with it. Let’s just say the first 24-day challenge rocked my world because it was a complete change in the way I approached food. This time I’ve been more prepared. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t hit low moments. (Just…
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Day 6 is finished!* My biggest lesson today is the importance of rest. Last night, I hit a major wall of exhaustion and just shut everything down, watched a movie, and went to bed early. What a difference a good night of sleep makes! Not only did it give me physical energy, but it also boosted my emotional and mental energy to…
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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…
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