Clean Eating Update

I have been on this 21 Day Clean Eating Challenge for 8 days. I have to be real honest here.

I cheated. And I am ashamed.

A year ago when I started changing my life I found I am much more likely to stick to something if I took it slowly and only did what I knew I could keep up forever. The good news is I didn't cheat excessively. So in the name of accountability I will confess...

Wendy's- completely made me sick.

Cheesecake Factory- I made sure to keep my portions in check.

Chinese food- the food was not that great and I was so mad I ate crappy food that is bad for me. If I am going to splurge I want it to taste good. Dang it.

Various treats- Superbowl is to blame here.

Every meal and snack besides that in the past 8 days has been clean. I can really feel how different foods affect me. Bad foods make me feel sick, sluggish and bloaty. Good foods make my head feel clear, I have energy and I feel better about myself. I am happier.

After eating bad food I could feel my mood turn and I don't like it. That is what living is for. Learning what is good for you and what is bad so going day to day you can make changes to be happy. I will take the things I learn from this challenge through my whole life. I didn't know fresh steamed broccoli was so delicious. Who knew?

Happiness is something that you find on your journey. Not the destination.

Your happiness comes first. Learn to love yourself even though our society makes image more important than what's inside a persons heart. That's not true. I sound like I am preaching here but as I write this I am more talking to myself. So don't mind me as you read the ramblings in my head. Haha have a wonderful Monday everyone!