DAY 5

Well its Tuesday morning, 7:30 a.m., and I am glad that I am a little more than halfway through this challenge...its not been easy, and as each day progresses, I am getting less enthused about what I can make for a meal. I'm not feeling well, my stomach growls alot more, and I have less and less energy when I am usually full of it!

I am sick of the taste of this food that all seems to be mush- mushy Kraft Dinner for two meals with and without weiners, mushy pasta for 3 meals, mushy beans and weiners for 2 meals, UGH! If I have to eat any more weiners I will literally puke! My breakfasts have been the best meals of my day consisting of eggs, eggs on toast, oatmeal or shreddies with milk but that is also coming to an end. It has been difficult living without fresh fruit and veggies, and fresh meat...how could I do this if there was no other alternative?

Have you had any cravings? I am craving a succulent fresh orange! Mmmm, imagine how good that would taste? How about a fresh salad with fresh veggies and roasted red pepper dressing on it? Top that off with a sirloin steak, medium rare from the Keg! And a Skor Blizzard from DQ for dessert Mmmm...this weekend just can't come fast enough.

For someone who has a lot of energy, it has been hard. I have felt lethargic during the day but still try to get to the gym every morning, and although my energy level is not at its peak, I push through it knowing I only have till Friday morning. My sleeps are restless, I am sleeping longer, and getting lazier as each day goes by. Not a good sign! Good healthy food is the gasoline that keeps our engines going! Eating this way all the time would certainly diminish my energy levels, both physically and mentally, diminish my spirit, diminish my zest for life, diminish my drive to do much of anything! We need healthy nutritional food choices to be able to be at the top of our game! No matter what we do! I am grateful I do not have to do this challenge "every single day!"

My heart goes out to those individuals and their families who are financially unable to buy what they need to sustain a healthy lifestyle. This has been the biggest eye opener for me. We need to have our government leaders do something about this! Eating nutritional food should not be a "luxury" for anyone! No one should go hungry!

Jeff and I are going to the Mission for lunch today, anyone in this challenge is more than welcome to join us. But I hope its not beans and weiners...seriously.

This Thanksgiving will certainly be one that I remember! Good luck to everyone as we get closer to the end of this challenge!