Day 16: Moms & Major steps

I am not ready to be a mom. These kids are a lot of work! I couldn't imagine having to babysit naughty or anything less than these three angels. They are seriously the best kids ever! Not joking. 

It is I's birthday Sunday, and I made him my famous, and (not bragging) delicious Oreo Poke Cake. I thought it would bother me a lot more, but it really did not. Cutting it tomorrow thought, may be a different story. In fact, I was contemplating taking all three children (8-6-2) to the store so I could buy fruit. There is cake in the refrigerator, and sweets on the counter... the only thing I want is pineapple. Did I just take a major step toward success? Maybe just a major step towards crazy is more like it.

Anyways, I have been doing fairly well. I have had a few cups of organic/light roast coffee which I would rather avoid. Over the past 7 years, caffeine use has been monitored and the trend shows that caffeine does and will slow or even stop the release of weight in most people.Some days, I am just exhausted. It is those days I need to really focus on my water intake and protein. I think the dense nutrition and workouts have really impacted my sleep. I thought I always slept very deep before, but wow! I have lost a total of 15 lbs, it's been one month today!

I was becoming very stressed about our upcoming cruise (32 days- not that I am counting) since it interferes with this whole clean eating. But here's the thing, and I am still not sure what the "ah-ha" moment was, this is a lifestyle change. I may not be absolutely this strict after the 100 days, but I do not have any intention of going back. 


*I found this amazing website called Pepperplate. I always come across recipes on Facebook/websites/Google and always have to copy them to a word document or email them to myself, which in reality isn't that difficult, but everything is just scattered. This FREE website allows me to store them all together and also I can plan my meals, create shopping lists, etc. It is also handy because I can access it from anywhere! I thought it might be helpful for some of you!

*I have received a few questions about Isagenix, whether I was still involved, eating it, or anything else. The answer is YES. I know this offends some people for one reason or another, but I truly believe in these products. If you want more information on that, let me know.

Here is a little *Did you know?*, so enjoy:
This was brought to my attention in a marketing class, that most people do not know what the bar code on produce is. Well: a general break-down: if it is 4 digits it is conventionally grown. (whatever is considered conventional now-a-days) If it is 5 (pay attention!) digits, and starts with a 9 - it is organic (free from pesticides/fertilizer), if it starts with an 8 - it is genetically modified. Put it down as fast as you can and walk away!