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February has been bad for me. I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either. So, I started fresh yesterday and have big goals for March!

Coming soon: a recipe for delicious berry spinach smoothies, yum!

Curves

I love the fact that I have curves, but, why can't my curves look this good?

Isn't it the truth

Week #3

Okay Okay, I haven't been the greatest at documenting my weekly goals. Why, you ask? Frankly, I don't know. But, I do have to say that I have been good at keeping my weekly goals (with the exception of a sugar cookie or two last sunday).

So here is habit change #3: Be Grateful.

I want to have a healthy body, but I also want to be mentally and spiritually healthy. I want the whole package. Showing gratitude not only helps us recognize all the good we have in life, but it can help heal depression and lead to better physical and psychological well being. Studies have proven that giving gratitude may also reduce your risk of certain types of psychopathy. I'll take it.

Whenever I write in my journal I try and write three things I am grateful for that day. Sadly, I haven't been writing very often. So, I am starting a gratitude journal. I will document the happenings in my life by writing about only what I am grateful for each day. EACH DAY, not once a month. I also have purchased several sets of adorable thank you cards and want to write at least one a week.

So, to kick things off, here are a few things I am grateful for tonight:
*My husband. I could not have asked for a better, more caring person.
*Amazing friends and family. How did I get so lucky?
*My health
*My testimony of Jesus Christ
*Clean sheets
*Yoga
* My job

My little helpers

It is no secret that I have a sweet tooth. Another thing everyone should know is that I just love food in general. With limiting my calories to about 1000 a day (more if I workout) I have had to find sweet low calorie treats to curb my cravings.

Being the generous person I am, I want to share these little helpers with you.

That sounds like I'm talking about drugs, doesn't it? Don't worry, just speakin' about sugar fixes..

First, if you haven't tried Sobe Life Water Zero, you need to! These drinks are sooo tasty, all natural, and 0 calories! My favorites are three pictured above, especially fuji apple pear!

Drinking one of these with my lunch and throughout the afternoon covers my sugar fix. When it comes to flavored drinks, I'm a sipper, so one of these can usually last me all day.

Second, Stretch Island Fruit Co. fruit leather. This 45 calorie snack is a great way to curb your appetite and perfect to put in your purse for those times you are tempted to get a candy bar from the vending machine.

Last but NOT least are these little gems. I am kind of obsessed with these lately. I am a chocolate girl and these give me a guilt free chocolate fix! Almonds covered in cocoa.. genius! Not only do they taste great but you get all the benefits of eating almonds and a small portion of dark chocolate!

Well folks, those are my healthy eating little helpers, what are yours?

Week #2

My Week #2 goal: No french fries. They make me sick anyway, I can do without 'em (I hope)

**Update on week #1 habit change: I did pretty well, I did eat a cookie or two. It was Greg's birthday and I made him all sorts of goodies, it was really hard to resist! But, that was last week and I haven't faltered since!

23 Days

They say it takes 23 days to form a habit. Well, I'm going to try!

Every week, for the next few weeks, I am going to change one bad habit.

Week #1: no baked goods or candy bars.

...Heaven help me....