Kickstart

So, I actually met a goal today by starting my "Kickstart" on the day I had intended. The basic guidelines of the book are to avoid animal products and limit one's consumption of oils.

Well, I've officially been vegan for one week as of today. I actually think I have it down already. I thought it was going to be a really difficult change, but I realized that I was close to a vegan diet with the exception of cheese and stupid, sneaky ingredients that I can't even pronounce. I can't speak for everyone, but I think that once you make the definitive decision to not eat cheese, it's easy. And being vegan is actually really fun, because you know you're doing something amazing, you're challenging yourself, and you push yourself to experiment and make quirky, delicious meals that you probably wouldn't have thought of without the push.

So, anyway, today is day 1 of 21. I'm really not intimidated by the nutritional changes. I feel empowered. I feel like I'm doing the best thing that I can do for myself, my planet, and animals. I may only be one person, but I matter, and I make a difference.

I'm doing day 3 of Couch to 5k today. I hate running. I really do. But, I ran my first two days with Megan who made me realize that I don't have to gun it a fast as I can when the App tells me to run. I can jog for now and work on speed later. It's better to do it and finish it, maybe even enjoy it sometimes, and feel straight up gangsta when I'm done than to fizzle out half way through, give up, and never do it again.

I'm going on a run by myself in a few minutes. I just wanted to blog with pride so that I can look back and drink in some of this bottled feeling when I'm feeling discouraged.

I WILL fit into the size 16 for Johanna's wedding. Period. And I hope it's loose.

As for my full body cleanse, I'm proud to announce that I have not yet shit my pants or even had to make a mad dash to the bathroom. My digestive tract gives me plenty of warnings with ample time to finish whatever it is I'm doing and to walk calmly to the rest room. It happens no less than 8 times a day...but it works. And no.. I'm not exaggerating. I feel good, though. This is like a 16+ day cleanse, depending on how aggressive you decide to go with it. I'm going full steam ahead unless I do start to dash to the bathroom with cheeks clenched. I'm sure I'll keep you all updated. ;)

Okay, time for the people of Nay Aug to see the red and sweaty side of me.