149.8, 38%. The two numbers I saw when I looked down at my fitbit scale this morning to start my healthy eating challenge. Weight is only my secondary motivation in this effort, but a very powerful one when you see numbers like 149.8 lbs and 38% body fat.
My primary motivation for participating in this challenge is to live longer than I might if I stay on my current path. My husband is 6 years younger than I am, and having had my baby at 39 puts me about 10 years older than other parents of children Elizabeth’s age. It didn’t occur to me until after I had my daughter at almost 40 that I may not live to know my grandchildren or even attend my daughter’s wedding. Hindsight being 20/20, I now realize that I should have tried harder to have her even a year or two sooner. So now looking forward all I can do is try my best to get to my healthiest place and enjoy the hopefully many years I have with her and my husband.
Today was pretty difficult. I enjoyed my smoothie for breakfast. I just threw a bunch of good stuff into a blender and it tasted good. It lasted me until nearly lunch time and I wasn’t hungry. For lunch I had an egg, some sauteed kale, spinach, and zucchini. I didn’t feel hungry because I was drinking a lot of water. But then around 3pm my candy craving tried to over take me. I allowed myself 2 starburst candies + some almonds + some carrots. I realize that I wasn’t hungry, but rather the stress of my day made me long for sugar. Dinner was tough as my baby wanted me to make her spaghetti, which I did. For me, avocado and veggies. I miss milk, as I always have a glass at night with my daughter. I also miss diet coke. For today, I resisted the urge for both of them. Overall, I am pleased with day 1, as I made it through with only a minor headache and I only ate the 2 starburst and almonds + 1 egg that were not on the list.
Tomorrow, I will try even harder. I want to be the active and fun wife & mother my family deserves. Changing my poor dietary ways will help me get there. Looking forward to a good night’s sleep and day 2 tomorrow!
cammosley 
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