Old Habits...l

     This past week has really been a trial and full of many highs and lows. It was honestly probably as bad as it could have gotten stress wise. I would like to start that even through all the stress emotionally, mentally, and physically my energy level has continued to be maintained thanks to the Plexus Slim and Accelerator+.  Looking back at the amount of stress I have been under it is usually accompanied by comfort eating (yes I know it is a big no no and leads to major weight gain) however this week and weekend even with all the stress I really wasn't feeling the cravings that I have in the past. The need to just mindlessly eat till I feel better. I have stayed on top of my water consumption averaging anywhere between 150 - 200 oz a day. Yes I know it makes you have to pee all the time but just think of all the toxins you are flushing out of your system!! The biggest difference is that I missed a few meals and was not ravenous at my next meal nor did I feel the need to over eat or make up for the meal lost. I have also noticed that I do sleep better at night!! The biggest bonus of this past week is that I have lost 5.9 pounds!! I am excited about the prospect of being able to get through life in a healthy manner as I deal with what life has to offer in a way that is not harmful to me.

Where am I....

      Well, my Plexus package came Saturday, sadly to late in the day to be able to start my new regime. I was still excited, I went through everything, looked through the literature, started my DVD, and put my Plexus Slim packets and Accelerator + where they needed to be for me to use. Fast forward to Sunday.
    (Day 1) I started my day tired as usual (blah) got up early for church. Which was difficult since I had bee up for several hours over night. I had breakfast drank my pink drink and got the house up. During the day several things occurred to me. The exhausted feeling that haunts me daily had been minimized, and I don't know how to describe it other than my body felt it was buzzing. I am having to keep a close eye on my blood pressure because I am on medication to slow down my heart beat so more oxygenated blood flows through with each beat. The Dr. and I were concerned that the Accelerator + could speed up my heart rate. Surprisingly my blood pressure is extremely lower now that I am on the Plexus Slim and Accelerator+. Before Plexus Slim I was averaging 147/89 - 160/98 on a regular basis throughout the day and this is on my medication. Now I am averaging 102/64 -120/82 yes I am still on my medication (which I am hoping this is something I can get off of in the near future!!)
      Day 2 brought about another pleasant surprise I woke up for the first time since my heart attack (3 months ago)  feeling rested like my body had rejuvenated overnight.. I was looking forward to this and it was surprising that it happened so quickly. Now don't get me wrong I still get out of breath easily, and the pain from my cholesterol meds is still there however it is not intense. I have also noticed that I no longer feel hungry the ENTIRE day, I eat my meals and the only time I really feel hunger is about 30 minutes before meal time.Gone are incessant feelings that I need to eat, now even smaller portions than what I had already been using fill me up. It is nice to eat a salad and not feel ravenous a few short hours later. I am keeping up with my water intake somewhere between 130 and 180 oz of water a day!!!
    Day 3 brought even more surprise, I woke up again feeling well rested, I was hungry for breakfast but not ravenous even though I had eaten dinner 13 hours earlier. I know lots of people say hide the scale, however I got one for my birthday from my sister. It is one of those weightless ones that tells you what you lost not what your weight is!! So I weigh everyday (it comes with an app that helps track and motivate me) and this morning I am down 3 lbs!! I think I am also going to put some positive post-its on my mirror in the bathroom just to continue with the positive thoughts that I am capable of achieving my goals.
So to summarize it all up since I have started Plexus, I am losing weight, I am physically feeling better, and my blood pressure is looking amazing and this is all in just 3 days I can not wait to see what is going on at 30, 60, and 90 days!! I know I will have setbacks and such I am only human, I just keep looking forward and pushing hard!!

Wash, rinse, repeat

Yesterday was another one of those days, ones that seem to come more and more frequently. Migraine that would not leave and the pain was throughout my entire body. I spent most of the day in bed sleeping or at least trying to sleep. Every time I dozed off my phone would ring. It was just a BAD day, any time I got up I was extremely nauseous. Which means I tried not to do that very often. On days life this I find myself at my lowest, praying the pain would stop I just wanted to find some relief. I can tell you that my daughter has a huge heart....she spent the day in bed with me quietly reading or talking to me when I was awake, telling me funny things that made me smile and laugh through all the pain. She has such a huge heart and is so willing to just be by my side as I deal with what is currently my life. She is one of the biggest reason I chose to make the change. I want to be there for her, she is missing so much of her childhood because of my health issues and that has to change. Today seems to be better but I will have to take it slow I can over do it so easily and that ends up tanking my day. I am ready to be as active as I chose, not have to pick and chose where I go, what activities I do or even how much I can be outside. I am sitting here wondering where my Welcome Package is. Will I get it today, is it on it's way to my house? With all of this I am a bit put out wondering will I have to wait till tomorrow to start? Booooo not liking that idea at all. I may not sleep tonight with all the excitement, who am I kidding of course I will I am always tired but I will be bouncing out of bed to start my PINK DRINK!!!