VEGAS PICS!!
Here are the pictures I promised! It's been two weeks now since that the eventful weekend and I can confidently say I will always remember it as one of the best weekends of my life! Good friends, good food, and wonderful going's-on! I pretty much kept up my diet when I was there with exception of 2 glasses of wine at a special dinner and some wonderful bites of dessert for two meals (including creme brule at brunch!!!) The rest of the time I stayed away from the chicken fingers, nachos, and yes, ladies and gentlemen...the free and endless alcohol. No judgment on those who enjoyed these delicious beverages all weekend of course, but I knew that with my new lifestyle, the new understanding of my body, and how GREAT I was feeling, that it would immediately diminish had I participated. I have uncovered many layers of health and gained such great insight over the past months, that I just wanted to continue feeling radiant. I didn't want to deal with any maintenance work the week after such a wonderful trip. I wanted to sail right through it. So I honored my body and carefully picked out my treats.
I was the one who had chicken salads with no cheese, dressing on the side, requesting more chopped veggies with lemon and avocado. I opted for the green tea lattes and mini espresso's, always having a filled water bottle by my side. I chose double portions of sauteed spinach and had fresh tartare and salmon salads. This plate of goodness you see above was for a large group, but I enjoyed an equally large potion, passing on the mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and the delicious stuffing in the lobster, but feasting on the green beans and.... the garnishes, yes I was that person. I sneakily grabbed the kale-parsly bouquet, cut it up, and enjoyed it with my meat! I didn't care. I knew I just needed the green stuff or I would go crazy! If anyone said anything I just chalked it up to being a hungry rabbit and changed the subject.
Finally, the bikini pic I promised... ahhh, this will go in the photo books, and I am proud! :)
So that's all folks! I feel like I completed my diet with flying colors! And I am keeping it up for the most part while adding in little things here and there. What I am staying away from is all refined sugar, all dairy, and all gluten. I will maintain this for quite sometime because my body is performing at it's best!
As I complete my health sessions with myself as my health coach I come away feeling more confident and secure in what my body needs. I have gotten to know myself in a very authentic way and have courted a more lasting relationship with myself.
I have inspired some people to sign up for my program. One of them has lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks. These lbs. are lasting and not by any means have they come of because of any depravation diet. I encourage long lasting habits and if my clients take action in what I recommend the results are inevitable.
Who's next? If you are intrigued even in the least bit, sign up for a free breakthrough consultation with me to see if we would work well together. I would love to create a better health in YOU!!
Much love dear readers,
Jessica Burrows CHHC www.healthilluminated.com
