Today was my second day of the eating challenge. In the morning, I was a bit rushed, so I didn’t smoothy. Instead I had 1/2 of an avocado, a banana, and an apple. I was pretty full until lunch because I was drinking a lot of water. Unfortunately, work got busy and lunch was a quick trip to the kitchen to grab the other half of the avocado and an egg. Thankfully, my dear Julie posted a recipe for soup that was quite inspiring, so during a 15 minute break in my conf calls in the afternoon, I ran downstairs and threw a bunch of veggies and some chicken in a pot. The soup was wonderful for dinner and I have enough for a couple days. Being able to make healthy meals ahead of time, are key to my busy lifestyle.
My challenges for the day included blueberry muffins that taunted me from their spot on my counter, the ever present urge for a diet coke and a glass of milk, and my strong desire for a snack (toast, cookie, pasta). However, I was victorious today. No soda, no junk food. Just good stuff in perfect portions. I did suffer from a headache for most of the afternoon and evening. Thankfully, 2 advil saved me. I don’t normally take it so when I do, it works well.
In addition to another day without junk or soda, I also set up a fridge in my home office that my husband got me 6 months ago. It has been sitting up there for months hoping to be plugged in. Today, while listening to a conference call, I cleaned up an area and moved the fridge and got it plugged in. I think it will be great to have some carrots, celery, and other veggies right next to my desk. I also like cold water and ice, so the fridge with the small freezer will be a help, as I ran out of water a couple times today. I don’t always have time to run down to the kitchen from my office between calls (my house is spread out with my office as the farthest room away from everything). This is a win for me. To accomplish some organizing that will help me stick to my plan is a small victory that I will embrace. I have a lot of organizing in my home office, but just like this healthy eating program, I recognize that small victories are great and I should celebrate them.
cammosley 
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