5 in 5

That's how many pounds I've lost in 5 days! Woot woot!! No I haven't been starving myself, and no I haven't been eating like a mouse either. I've actually just made healthier food choices, and have been working out religiously, and it feels so damn good!!! I know that I wont be losing 5lbs every 5 days, but I'll take it while I can. I'm not on any diet, as I believe diets are a set up for failure. Rather I believe myself to be making a lifestyle change. I make sure I get about 10 cups of water a day, a good amount of fruits and veggies, and I choose to eat healthier foods than before. I've also learned to control my portions. I eat about 5-6 times a day, and I can say I have not once felt real hunger during these last few days.

My plan is to makes this my life. I'm not saying I wont ever eat fast food again or have anything high in fat again, but it wont be a part of my daily routine, and I will probably try to get the healthiest thing at these fast food restaurants. I'm pretty much following the "Eat this, Not That" lifestyle. If you haven't ever seen this book I highly recommend it. They also have a great website, and an IPHONE app if you own one of those bad boys (i dont lol).

Anyway, this week has been pretty good. I have so much energy, and just want to keep this up for Andrea, and for all my future kids. I have struggled with my weight all my life, and I dont want my kids to go through some of the hell I've been through because of it. I want them to know what it is like to eat healthy, and live a healthy lifestyle, and the only way to do is to lead by example.

I must admit I think that when I lost Gabriel I felt like I needed this change because it was something I can have control over. I can control what goes into my body. I had/have no control over what happened to my Gabriel, but I have control over this, and I'm going to take advantage of it. I have a lot to write about tonight, but it all doesn't fit into this specific blog. I think I'll write more about things tomorrow if I have time. I just really miss the stage of pregnancy I would be in. It was my favorite when I was pregnant with Andy.