Just do it!

Tonight was exciting, because I got to meet a few of the other participants doing the " Spring Challenge".  It is a well known truth that people who develop a support group or immerse themselves in a circle of people who have the same goals, are more likely to meet their end goals. It was exactly the boost I needed at the end of Detox Day 2, to take me through to hump day. This morning I was questioning how I was going to manage the entire week on shakes and bars, but after tonight I am back in the game. Because let's face it, I love a good competition!

Besides meeting the other participants and organizers, April Ieremia spoke to us about how she lost a whopping 30kgs in 30 weeks. There were two tips that she shared that helped renew my dedication to fitness. They were:

1. Drink plenty of water. She recommends 3 litres a day! Last week I forgot to take my water bottle to school, and was totally run off my feet that I forgot to drink water... all day long! By the time afternoon hit I felt sluggish, nauseated and tired. Not to mention I had an overwhelming case of dry cotton mouth. So let's take April's advice and drink up!

2. When your lazy and you know it ( don't clap your hands) just do it! Have you had days when you don't care about even getting up, let alone working out? I have... I know I feel like that mostly around my " time of the month" when I am tired and bloated. But, I have found that when I convince myself to get up and get going, by the time I finish my workout I feel awesome! I then try to hold on to that memory for the next time I feel like a giant pile of crap.


So, the update on my Detox:

Menu
Breakfast: Strawberry shake
Snack: Nutrition bar
Lunch: Vanilla shake with slices of mango
Snack: Nutrition bar
Dinner: Sliced carrot, cauliflower, red capsicum, green beans
Dessert/Snack: Chocolate shake

Physical/Mental/Spiritual
1/2 hour Yoga
Took the Young Women for their youth night- ( dragged them into my detox plan by making them do yoga)
10 minutes of meditation/relaxation after work

Side effects
I will spare you the details and simply say my digestive system is functioning