One big bonus to this whole change of lifestyle is energy. I have ample energy throughout the day. Boundless, even! Boundless, that is, until about 9:30 PM when I find myself falling asleep on the couch, or just unable to keep from yawning. I force myself to stay awake until about 10:30, maybe 11, and then I crash.
I have no problem with crashing at a reasonable hour like this when the weather is decent, because the next morning when I inevitably wake up at 7 AM, I can get up and go outside. Walk the dogs, do some gardening, whatever... but in March? I woke up at 7:05 this morning to howling wind and ice pellets pelting my window. That's just cruel.
So today, we're starting The 17 Day Diet. I have had tremendous success with this diet in the past (for the short periods of time I actually did it. Most recently, I was on it in the months before my wedding and lost 29 lbs. I know it's sustainable, I know it's effective, and coupled with exercise, I know it will give me a huge push toward where I want to be. I feel like the only problem I will encounter, like always, is craving sugar or carbs from time to time, and I am okay with that.
Wish me luck!
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