When I decided to do the Change Your Life Challenge I knew the first day would be the hardest. Not because it's the beginning but because Mondays are busy and long for me. I went with vegetarian because the vegan thing would be a lot more work during such a stressful week (my first final is coming up on Thursday).
I usually work 9-2, stop home for a bit then have class until 8:45 (which means I get home around 9:30). This typically means I eat nothing for breakfast, eat whatever junk I grab at lunch (especially during the busy holiday season), eat something little before class and end up picking up fast food after class.
I stopped at Publix on my way to work this morning (luckily I work right near one) and grabbed a few things. I picked up chocolate chip muffins (4 in the package, I shared with coworkers so I only have 1 left for tomorrow morning). I also grabbed a few lean cuisine meals that are veggie based.
Today I tried this one:
I liked it a lot but it wasn't very filling. Now I'm eating some tortellini with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
The big challenge will come when I'm hungry after leaving class tonight!
I very much want to use this blog regularly but I often feel at a loss about what to actually write about.
Thanks to some of the lovely ladies on twitter, I have a new reason to post.
Every month, the group of us will be doing a different week long challenge and blogging and/or tweeting about it.
First up,
Who: YOU (and anyone else you want to encourage to participate!)
What: Eat vegan or vegetarian (your choice), every meal for a full week (ahem...that's seven days, not five!)
When: November 29th, 2010 through December 6, 2010
Why: The idea is not only to challenge yourself to eat differently for a week, but also to use this time as a mini-detox from the Thanksgiving festivities.
Where: Anywhere and everywhere you eat!
If you are ready to participate in this challenge, then email changeyourlifechallenge@gmail.com and expect a challenge email update soon.
Got questions about the "Change Your Life Challenge"?
Email changeyourlifechallenge@gmail.com with any questions or concerns you have.
If you accept the challenge, post the challenge logo on your blog and encourage more people to scurry over here and sign up for the challenge, too!
(Text modified from M and/or J)
