*WHaT iS iN THaT DieT SoDa?*

I don't know how much of this is true but even if a quarter of it is true, it is frightening!  You have been WARNED!

38 Diet Sodas Ranked

*SHaRiNG My SToRy*

Today I was challenged to share my story by video, sorry it will not be a video but written instead.  This challenge is from a very good friend and awesome coach.  

So 28 days ago I joined a challenge group "Lean to Halloween" sponsored by my friend.  At first I was apprehensive of doing everything required for the challenge, I was ok with the eating healthy and exercise parts just not the Shakeology part.  I don't like the thought of drinking my meals and joining just another weight loss fade or scheme was my reasonings.  After a week into the challenge I decided what the heck I will try this Shakeology thing just for the month, if I don't like it I can always discontinue using it after the challenge, right?

Well the challenge ended November 2,  I didn't take after pics just weight and measurements after my 21 days because I was like I didn't lose much so why take the pictures, waste of my time!  I also didn't compare measurements until today!  Oh my!!! Shocked at my discovery... I have lost 7.8 pounds, 1 1/2 inches on my waist, 1 1/4 inches on my hips, and 1/4 on my thighs...WOW! 

So for my WHY...

The reason I started on this journey to be a better healthier person is for my 6 year old daughter.  She needs a mom to be there and to help her learn to be healthy.  Besides I need to be there for all of her activities and to just be there to watch her grow.  

I also do this for myself.  I want to feel confident again.  Be healthy.  When I started I was the heaviest I have ever been even heavier than when I was 9 months pregnant, not ok with me!

So here is to my healthy journey!

Before: (I am in the gray shirt)

After Halloween Challenge: (coming soon)

* SaYiNG GooDBYe *

I am starting this blog to help me be accountable for my choices and maybe along the way it might help someone else.

Sunday September 20, I stepped on that dreaded number determiner (a scale) and to my surprise I weighed in at my heaviest weight ever (even heavier the day before I gave birth to my daughter)...a huge (my opinion) 190 pounds!  So the guilty and lack of self confidence (which I had been battling for a few weeks already) really set in. 

Decision made: Monday September 21st is the day I will start this challenge to change and hopefully become healthier me!

First step: cut out the Diet Coke...what? Oh my! My addiction! Aaaahhhh!