I feel gross. I just had a Shrove feast that consisted of everything I am not going to be consuming for the next 40 days. Meat, dairy, alcohol, and packaged items...that's right packaged items; bulk items are ok.
Ben and I did a huge bulk run today at Community. Some vegetables as well but mostly bulk and some vitamins to help me get through any deficiency in my diet while I adjust. Currently I am soaking some soy beans because I am making my own soy milk tomorrow, I can't buy any because that counts as packaging. Oh and I have to do my weigh in! I almost forgot! I'll do it in the morning when I am not so full of nachos, beer, and pancakes.
I have to admit, I am very excited and a little nervous about the challenge. I really want a transformation inside and out. I want to succeed and complete this. I want to seek truth through this journey and honor my body.
I will use my close friends and family for support and dialogue through this journey. I am eager for it to begin! I am nervous about the first two weeks, apparently that is the hardest part as your body adjusts to everything.
I am proud of you Melissa. It is so easy to let everything that is whirling around our lives drag us along the path of least resistance. We all know this experience. In a sense it's a war to stay on course, and it is a battle we win only by not allowing failures on this course to knock us down for long. You are an inspiration to me, a fellow traveler on this course and your Mom. God is with you my dearest and I will battle with you in prayer and spirit.
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