7 weeks!

It has been 7 weeks on my new plan. I am sticking to it and things are going good. My test results did show some improvement, although I was hoping for a bit more dramatic improvement. I guess I didn't become unhealthy overnight, so I won't heal overnight either right?

My weight has stalled now and is hovering around 235. I am happy with this weight but I would be happier with more physical results. I haven't been eating many vegetables, so I think I might have a goal of getting my veggies in each day and maybe that will help move the scale a bit. If the scale doesn't move for a while, I am still incredibly happy to be treating my body better and getting healthier.

People notice now that I look much healthier in my skin and face. My stomach is not out further than my chest now, and I am eating zero junk food.

As you may be able to tell by my blog, I love pictures and I don't really like to post with out adding a few! Here are today's pictures:

Our strawberry patch, which grows bigger every year!

Our new deck and garden. I will have lots of fresh vegetables to choose from this summer!

Here is a drink I have been having daily to help my liver out. It is lemon juice, half a full lemon, a table spoon of olive oil and a cup of water. I blend it for a minute and then strain the solids out. It isn't too bad, but it isn't great either.

I have been making stew often. I make it from scratch and it is amazing! I sometimes eat it for 2 meals per day! This one has yams, chicken, vegetables and barley. It is delicious!

and here is a current picture of me. The lighting isn't great but I may as well take pictures of myself so that I can see the changes. I already notice the swelling around my eyes has gone down and my skin has cleared up.

I hope to keep the happy updates coming!

Hope you are well,

Michelle