Confessions on Week One of Not Eating Processed Foods

I confess....
One week into this no eating processed food challenge and it turns out that it is both easier and harder than I originally thought it would be!

I confess....
I am now one week into the challenge and my energy level is through the roof! And I haven't even added in exercising yet. That is coming next week, I swear hope! We still haven't joined a gym after we moved.

I confess....
It was hard giving up caffeine and junk food but now my body has adjusted. Read- no more caffeine withdrawal headaches.

I confess....
Normally I feel like I've hit a wall at 4 pm. That is no longer happening now that I"m off caffeine and eating real food. Knowing how much better I feel is making this challenge easier.

How I used to feel at 4 pm!

I confess....
BUT, I really miss things like ice cream, Diet Coke, and chips! And that is making it harder than I thought.

I confess....
I'm really proud of myself for not cheating once in my first week. They say the first week is the hardest and now it's behind me.

I confess....
I have been cooking up a storm though and it's getting a little old. Even for someone like me who loves to cook.

I confess....
I think I know why Brett signed on to this challenge.

Yes those are bacon roses!

I confess....
I've cooked dinner every night.
And I made a crustless veggie quiche for breakfast.
And I made some freeze and bake cookies.
And I've made some yummy lunches instead of the plain jane sandwiches we usually eat.

Yep, I totally get why he agreed to this challenge.

I confess....
The best part of this challenge is that I'm saving money! I went $10 under budget last week and I'm on track to go $20 under budget this week. Plus, I went $10 under budget for date night last week and I didn't spend a penny this week.

I confess....
Saving money is the best part of this challenge!