I did relatively well last week, although I did have that one bad day on Sunday. My workouts were much more intense than I had been doing and even a little longer - but I didn't do as many days as I normally do. I finally fulfilled my water intake goal!!!! Thank you LORD! So I wasn't perfect last week, but I doubt that perfection exists as far as me and this weight loss journey is concerned. I am proud that I've made so many positive changes in my lifestyle and just need to work on consistency.
I know I've mentioned this before but my skin is sooooo much clearer! I've suffered with teenage cystic acne since I was 10 years old and as I've aged it never "went away" like other teenagers, but morphed into adult acne. There was a time that I hated to be outside without some coverage on my face - at least powder, but usually full liquid foundation. Now, most days I only wear tinted moisturizer and powder. While my skin still has many flaws and imperfections, I still love it - because it is such an improvement from last year this time! Can't wait til my momma sees it! My dad is coming for a visit this weekend (spring break) and its his first visit to me without my entire family - so we will spend some awesome quality time together, and I already have a guest pass for him to the gym!
I tried 2 new items this week - Hood Calorie Countdown Fat Free Dairy Beverage and Flat Out Light Italian Bread/Wraps. I use the dairy beverage in my smoothies. I've taken to having a smoothie EVERYDAY, sometimes twice per day. While I don't use a lot of extra additives I did want to make sure each drink was around 150 calories and this helped me to do so. Also, my aunt bought me a Magic Bullet (which I am in love with thus far - despite the many mixed reviews on this product) and mixing a smoothie and cleanup has become a breeze! Smoothies have become my indulgent treat and with just fruit, ice and the dairy beverage they are around 70 calories. Sometimes I add fat free yogurt, sometimes not. And the wraps - oh em gee! - I've had tuna wraps, breakfast wraps, grilled chicken wraps and egg salad wraps. I love those things!!! Even more than my beloved pita pockets!
Has anyone else tried the Hood dairy beverage? What do you think of it? I was curious what you ladies, especially those that are more ingredient conscious thinks of the product. While in the grocery store and examining the nutrition info, I actually wished I could call each one of you and ask - HEY, DO YOU THINK THIS IS A GOOD BUY?! lol. So if you are familiar with it, let me know your thoughts - thanks! :-)
Sorry such a long post...but I am full of things to say today! Have a blessed day!
