The real Day One - Savoring each Moment!

Today was the day that my alarm actually went of at 6am and I was ready to start my new day.

Now prior to that I will talk about my shopping again I have included pictures of the beautiful and plentiful array of foods on this Bikini Bootcamp diet, I did make it to the store, I actually shopped at the local fresh market for the veggies and fruits and also the seeds and grain this was cheaper buying only what I needed this week it was a 1/2 lbs. of each, so I saved money on that, but I did buy organic when I could on almost everything. I also shopped at publix for my staple items and a few extras for the family. I took the shopping day as a day out alone and enjoyed the time I had to focus on choosing new foods and trying to find napa cabbage. (thanks produce man)

Ok back to this morning. I was ready to begin, I have my devotional and journal out and ready. I am reading and then I wrote out anything that came to mind for today or future but the main focus was on today. After journal and prayer I choose a Zen Yoga from free exercise T.V. the book I am following has a Sun Salutation plan written out but I am better when I follow someone and they already have the music and remind me to breath. This routine was 22 minutes and from there I went on my 30 minute walk today I did not bring music along (something I will do after I get a play list that is motivating and encouraging), but today I used the treadmill and just focused on my goals for the day and my breathing, at the 27 minute mark I was ready to go another 30 minutes but I heard the kids getting up. Note: I have not worked out since June almost a full 2 months ago so getting back into a routine will be great for me. Also I am not looking to drop 10 lbs maybe 1-3 but with this I am more concerned with trying new foods and feeling like everything I put into my body has a purpose and will fuel and energize me to be the person I need to be for that day. So I continue on and will note this program does have another workout later in the day more cardio and some core. ( I will incorporate these programs into my week but I know I will not be able to do them everyday).

The Menu for the day, I enjoyed warm water with fresh lemon while I fixed breakfast for my children then I prepared my blueberry smoothie with added flax seed to fill me up. It was refreshing after my morning routine.

We had a late lunch and today was amansala salad with ginger-sesame dressing (oh my goodness this was so good and I made it) and grilled Fish. My plate was overflowing and I did not even finish all the food. I skipped the snack today but did drink lots of water. for dinner I made the Tortilla-less soup Tortilla soup very good and Chicken Fajitas with black beans. All of these items were delicious and I will make them again.

My opinion so far of this program, yes great idea to spend time for yourself and eating the fresh foods and hardly any extra spices is nice. But I will add I enjoy cooking so I do not mind spending time in the kitchen but it it's not your thing this menu will be hard to complete. I am looking forward to tomorrow.

My prayer for today is with all the diets, exercise, & health programs out there, I ask God to guide me in making a difference in the wellness world and real life situations, by me implementing these small changes in my life I hope to be an example to others that balanced lifestyle comes with thought but it is well worth it.