Day 2 of the Challenge - Missing

Today's theme, 'Missing' makes sense for so many reasons...

Here we are, at the end of Day 2 of the Challenge. While I'm not feeling overly hungry or lethargic (as I thought I would and perhaps did on Day 1), I am finding that I am missing certain...things.

The first thing I realized I was missing this morning was the, ahem, movement that usually takes place after my morning coffee. Still, at the end of Day 2, nothing is, uh, moving, which has given me the radiant appearance of a blossoming 1st trimester mother. Not to worry; I know it's all in the process...

Moving on. Pun intended.

The headaches I experienced on Day 1 have subsided, and I think my thoughts are becoming more clear. However, these moments of clarity came to a screeching halt when I decide it would be fun to take the kids to McDonalds (RARE 'treat') and the movie Frozen (soo good; true love is not always the romantic kind - FINALLY, DISNEY, you got it right!) But I digress.

Yes, soon after we made this decision, I realized that it was apparent that I was also missing my sense of better judgement. I am not sure if there are more tempting aromas than that of the infamous McD's french fries or the warm, wafting aroma of movie theater popcorn. Nay, the only thing that made those more irrisitible was the sounds that accompanied these scents: the shaking of the Milk Dud box by my DH to get to the bottom of the chocolately-coated caramel discs, the crackle-crunch of popcorn all around me, amplified in the large theater by my two preschoolers, mastering the  mouth-open chew...

God help me. Pass the water.

I am pleased to say that I did it; I made it through to the other side of this day-long 'test' in flying colors. Mostly. I will cop to the fact that a fragment of chip did pass the gatekeeper whilst I carefully ate around these hidden assailants in my Southwest Salad at the aforementioned McDonald's visit (no dressing, squeeze of lime).

I end the day with a group hug. All of my favorite things wanted to gather for this not-so-candid 'Missing' poster.

There is no reward for their capture and safe return.

AdvoCare 24-day challenge - Day 1

Ok - here goes...down the hatch...

I suppose it was inevitable; after months of being away from yoga and slowly working my way to the bottom of four bags Cadbury chocolate balls (Christmas version - and let's not get into the litany of foods enjoyed over the Holidays. No regrets: it's a time for joy, and self-forgiveness!).

But I digress...

My interest was piqued in this company when a few of my friends started talking about the amount  of newfound energy experienced with this Challenge. I could use that. The other side-effect is weight-loss and tone, but that's not my goal. I'll consider this a success if I can hit the reset switch on my waning energy, thereby motivating me back into a physical regimen once again. A summer triathlon perhaps??

So - Day 1

First, a glimpse into my usual morning routine: kids crawl in bed with me at about 6:45-7am. I pull the covers over us all and say, "Let's stay in bed a little longer. Don't you guys wanna snuggle??" Ugh. Mornings are the worst. Finally peel myself out of bed and into the kitchen for the cereal-milk pouring and toast-making (one with cinnamon, one butter-only...Every. Single. Morning) And, every single morning, neither of them seem to have quite enough room for the last soggy bite of cereal, nor the crusts of toast: enter my morning breakfast. Followed up with a few Cadbury balls and you've got a pretty good idea of my champion breakfast for the past few months. Cringe. After the bus-stop and then daycare drop-off, it's back home where I work for a technology training company from my all-too-close to-the-fridge-and-pantry home office. At this point, I may put on a pot of coffee and proceed to drink 3 or 4 cups - or I may not. It's not the caffeine I crave, me thinks; rather, the warmth and homey smell of coffee. We shall see. 

This routine came to a screeching halt this Saturday morning; however, the drag-me-out-of-bed part was still the same. 

Part one: Sparks energy/nutritional drink

Not bad. Tastes like Tang that my grandma used to serve us. 

After that quick visit down  memory lane, the routine is followed by the Herbal Cleanse fiber pack. Read: 10 grams of fiber packed into 8 oz. of water. I was warned this will thicken upon standing. Very true. The last few ounces seemingly had to be chewed before attempting to swallow, lest the gag reflex be initiated. Shudder. 

This leads me to the current hour. Next on my AdvoCare checklist: Breakfast. I'm feeling quite full from the now 24 oz. of water I've already been forced to drink, so making a better breakfast choice should be easier, just by sheer default. As the pretty purple bag of Cadbury's flirts endlessly with me, I make my way to the fridge for an egg white/spinach omelet. 

Stay tuned...