Congratulations to everyone who participated in my clean eating challenge and for making it to Day 5. If you had a couple of slip ups its okay and I hope you keep going strong until the very end!

Can we first talk about how the temperature is 0 degrees out right now? This is the second time this week that it’s been 0!! I can’t say I’m looking forward to heading outside at all today.

On Day 4 with the challenge (yesterday) I had some carb cravings. Around my morning snack time at 10:00am my body wanted carbs and lots of carbs. I was in a rush to go to teach a class but I quickly through a packet of plain instant oatmeal with almond milk in the microwave. I had a scoop of peanut butter (1 tsp)… and BAM my craving was satisfied. I was so close to grabbing a granola bar and heading out the door but I kept my challengers in mind and didn’t give in!

I felt so happy with my decision because my belly was satisfied and I felt great. I have realized that I love being part of a group. Whether its teaching a class or hosting a challenge.. when you have people supporting you and holding you accountable you don’t want to let them down!! I really truly believe that this group helped me make it to Day 5!!

The good news is that I won’t stop just because its Day 5! When I first tried the challenge a couple of weeks ago I felt so good that I continued, so I guess this is really my Day 16. I had a couple treats here and there (Valentine’s Day Lava cakes & Red Wine) and this challenged helped me learn that you can treat yourself… but NOT EVERY day.

Besides that I was pretty clean! Most of my meals were balanced like this.

After 5 days of clean eating, I weighed myself this morning (I technically should’ve waited until tomorrow but I won’t be posting tomorrow so I figured I would share today) I was down 1 lb. I wasn’t trying to lose more then a 1lb so I am happy with that. I also feel like my stomach is less bloated and more flat then before I began doing this and my energy was up all week. This has to do with a combination of diet and exercise. I have been busting my butt with workouts this week and it was worth it.

All in all it has been a great week and now it’s time for the weekend!! I missed Grey’s Anatomy last night so I’m keeping my fingers crossed I can find it on demand tonight and catch up.. don’t tell me what happened.

I’m sure there’s other fun things I will do this weekend besides watch a TV episode but I have nothing set in stone which is pretty awesome. I am keeping my fingers crossed that there’s NO snow in the forecast!

Have a great weekend!

Do you ever have random cravings for carbs or protein, etc?

Have you ever set a goal or participated in a challenge but you weren’t focused or mentally committed?