The results are in!!!

Well, today was weighing and measuring day. I have lost 7lbs and 8 inches in a month on the Eating Clean plan, can you believe that 8 freaking inches! And three of those where from my butt! I am so happy with the results, it totally amazing that I would lose more inches than weight, that's why it's really important to not just weigh yourself but measure too. I am really noticing the definition coming back in my arms and shoulders and a little in my thighs, a lot in my butt, I do still have some junk back there, but that's okay, the guys seem to like that!

The really big difference has been in my skin and my hair, they are both in the best condition I have ever seen and I suffered from terrible acne as a child so my skin has never been a favourable part of me, the few lines I had seem to have puffed out and my skin just glows. I must say I noticed a big difference in my mood too, 90 % of the time I am happy, but I do tend to suffer from the occasional low, especially around a certain time of the month, but even that was very minimal, it's wonderful.

So, onto the second month, I don't know when I will start working, but until then I shall follow what I've been doing and when I do work I shall just have to prepare and take as much stuff as I can on the road with me, which is possible as my trucking friend does that too and he is the slim est, healthiest trucker I've ever seen! Do you know I thought it was going to be hell giving up white flour and sugar and I was terrified to do it, but it's not that bad. Once you get over the
initial withdrawal and start to feel human again and all the crap leaves your body and you feel better than you ever had in your entire life.

Down the hatch:-

Breakfast: 3/4 cup wholegrain cereal, 1/2 banana, skim milk, 1tbs bee-pollen, 1tbs flax seed, large glass of water & cup coffee.

Lunch: wholegrain wrap with grilled chicken, fresh spinach and sliced tomato, large glass of water.

Snack: 2 brown rice crackers, 2 tbs humus and 1 tangerine, large glass of water & cup tea.

Dinner: Salmon fillet, fresh green salad with chopped raw veggies, sprinkle of walnuts and cider vinegar, large glass of water.

Activity: 75 mins Hot Yoga.

So I am totally happy with the results of all my hard work, on my health, body and my new career. I only have about 8-10 pounds to go and I know that the next pounds maybe more stubborn to come off but this isn't a race, it's a plan of eating for the rest of my life, so however long it takes isn't a big deal. I hope that some of you out there that maybe thinking about changing the way you eat, hopefully you find something that inspires you through my journey and you might want to give it a try too.
Take care all and have a great Saturday.