Happy New Year

It's started again.  The calls, texts, emails, & FB messages from you.  I'm invading your homes via your tv screen and Facebook feed. Only this time, I'm wearing a peacock dress, so you don't seem to mind.  :)

I cannot believe it has been nearly a month since Steve and I wrapped up Project Real with SSHE. What an amazing experience.  So many pounds gone...buh-bye.

• We will never look at a salad bar the same way again. Iceberg lettuce? Um NO. 

• I get headaches now when I consume even a small amount of sugar.  

• I have absolutely zero desire for soda of any kind. LaCroix = my new bestie.

• Greek yogurt, garbanzo beans, black beans, quinoa, green tea, salmon & so many other new foods = all regulars in my tummy 

• Many sizes down in clothing, many levels of confidence UP. 

Yes, Steve and I have strayed a bit from the formula during the holidays - i.e. we ate treats, had a beer or two, and enjoyed special meals with family and friends.  But what has not strayed is our new found resolve to be healthy and to enjoy with moderation and mindfulness.  I am no longer just doing a project, or trying to alter my behaviors for a short time, I believe I have BECOME someone different...someone who can be recognized as caring about my and my family's health in a big way.

Okay, please excuse the musical theater reference here, but it feels right so I'm going there:

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!

Okay, you can cry LAME but I seriously feel like I have a different perspective now.  I see through the BS and the high-fructose corn syrup into the reality that "YOU MUST BE ABNORMAL in this world to be healthy." (quote: T. Eichers.)

And now this is NOT BS - Seattle Sutton is one of the best options out there to help you get on track.  You don't have to eat their food for 6+ months like we have (some of those meals, you will WANT to) - even a shorter amount of time can help you hit a RESET button.  This food reminds you what balanced meals look like & what healthy portion sizes look and feel like.  Please, ask me any question you'd like about SSHE...I am here for you my friends.

Again, thank you for all of your support on this amazing journey. 

I can't thank a few people enough - but I'm going to keep trying:

Stephanie Keegan, Brandi Borman, Abby & Jill in the office, Jim Keegan for the kitchen tours - THANK YOU SO MUCH for this opportunity to succeed! 
Troy Eichers & Leslie Fhima for your inspiration, perspiration & joy; 
Dana, Getzie, Jackie, Jer, Stacey, Betsy and so many more for pep talks along the way; my church coworkers & choir members & LTF members for the constant encouragement; my folks Ron & Char House, Andy & Abby and of course STEVE! 

Love to you all.