Day 1 - pros and cons

Ok - here are a few things I have learned at the close of Day One:

Pro - I wasn't as hungry as I thought I might be. The amount of liquids you drink between the spark, fiber drink, meal replacement shake and water had me feeling full most of the day. It was almost to the point I had to remind myself to eat. That's a good thing!

Con - With all the liquids I was drinking I had to go pee - A LOT. I felt like I did when I was pregnant and was going to the bathroom every hour. Just make sure if you do this challenge you have easy access to a bathroom all day long.

Pro - I had all my foods ready to go so I easily was able to go to the fridge and grab lunch or snack. I had even portioned some of my chicken so I would just grab a bag, throw on a little Mrs. Dash and eat. Which brings me to my con...

Con - I am missing my friend salt. Mrs. Dash on a hard boiled egg just doesn't taste as good - or really very good at all. I am hoping my taste buds adjust to the lack of salt and things will not taste as bland.

Pro - My energy level was consistent throughout the day. NO crashes - hurrah! I even cleaned out my daughters closet mid afternoon - usually the time of day when I'm a total slug. I am sure this has to do with a more steady stream of good nutrition in my body - and of course that nectar from above called SPARK!

Con - The fiber drink was highly unpleasant - the best way to describe it is it tasted like a plain triscuit that was blended with water and some orange flavoring. YUCK. But I just reverted back to my college days and chugged it. See, I knew that skill would come in handy again some day!

General disclaimer - It was a lot of pills - I think 12 total. And they are large, not small like an aspirin. So this may not be the challenge for you if you have pill swallowing difficulties.

So that's it. I made it through DAY ONE! Not bad given I had to sit at my adorable nephew's 8th birthday party and see everyone around me eat pizza and drink beer. I just kept telling myself focus on the end goal! Bring on Day Two!