Three weeks ago, I gave up sodas.

Ten days ago, I gave up candy.

Two days ago, I got rid of all of the unhealthy food in our house - all of it!

I replaced the sodas with water - and a lot of it.  I replaced the candy with fresh fruits and nuts.  I replaced the healthy food with ‘real food’ - chicken breast, zucchini, onions, lettuce, apples, blueberries, rolled oats, etc.

How do I feel?

I feel great.  I’ve lost most of the puffiness in my face and my hands.  I now have energy for walking and doing push ups.  I’ve also begun to discover taste buds, long deadened by repeated exposure to hyper-sugary foods and sodas.

Have I lost any weight?

I’m not sure.  Instead of obsessing about my weight, I’m just eating what I think I should eat and I’m avoiding tempting foods and situations.  I feel lighter, but I’m not going to weigh myself until July 1st.  This blog started as an attempt to live a healthy life.  Taking these steps is pushing towards that goal.

Do I miss the junk food and sodas?

Sodas - Nope.  In fact, about a week ago, I took a sip of one of my favorite colas - and I was shocked by how ‘nasty’ it tasted.

Junk Food - Kinda, but not much.  I miss ‘having something to eat’ - but I don’t miss how junk food made me feel.  Mainly, I miss salty foods like french fries and chips.  But, as for sweets, like chocolate, I’m totally over them.  I don’t think I’ll ever want a cookie, again, to be honest.

I’m stoked about the changes I’m making, and I can’t wait to experience the long-term benefits of those changes.

I want to thank all of you who have left supportive and encouraging comments.  You rock!  If you have not done so, please consider subscribing to my feed, so that you can keep up with my progress and help cheer me on!  (Buttons for subscribing are located at the top of this page…)