A funny thing happened this morning. When I woke up and showered I went to get dressed, which I assume is what most people do after they shower. Out of curiosity, I grabbed a pair of shorts that I bought before I started this journey. They were tight when I bought them, but I kept them around (with the tag on) figuring if I dropped a few pounds I could get them on comfortably. Well, I put them on and not only did they fit, but I actually needed a belt?!?! Seriously, that is NOT what I was expecting.

Today is the first actual cleanse day. No dinner for me tonight, just the cleanse schedule of drinks and snacks that accompany the program. My first weigh in is on Friday, but I have a sense that the weight will be down. I am not expecting huge numbers, but I can tell by the way that my clothes are starting to sit that it is inches and not so much weight, which I am fine with. I was talking to my friend Matt today and was explaining that it seems to really target fat, again which I am fine with. 

As far as the cleansing day is concerned, I must admit I was super nervous about this. Although I said I would jump in – both feet – into this program, this part made me wonder. Honestly, not bad at all. It’s about 1pm as I type this and there are no negative effects whatsoever. None. I actually feel great, not starving or weak, and I sorta feel like my body is adjusting to this program nicely. I have told friends about it. Of course they are skeptical, but that’s fine. The one comment I get from people all the time is “yeah, but what happens when you stop this and go back to normal life? Won’t you put all the weight back on?” Obviously people don’t get it. It is a lifestyle change, not a quick beach diet. And besides, what diet can you go off of completely and keep weight off? If you put weight on because you were unhealthy, when you go back to the unhealthy ways you will inevitably put weight back on. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Atkins, Dukan, same issue with all of them. Why is that ok but on this diet it isn’t? The reality is that this is about getting healthy. That’s the real goal, not just dropping a few pounds for the summer.

The cookbook idea on Kickstarter (click here) is starting to get some traction and a little celeb attention (yes, I am gushing). Check it out and let me know if you want to try a recipe or 2!

I’ll update you with the progress on Friday!