Clean Lifestyle

 I am sitting here watching The Real Housewives of New York City thinking about how incredible Betheny looks. I am literally lusting after her arms and collar bones right this second. She just seems to be this amazing woman on all fronts these days. I just recently finished her book about skinny girl eating and the rules to eating whatever you want. "Taste everything, eat nothing" is her motto throughout the entire book. The book, along with my best friend Maggie have inspired me to eat much cleaner. I have opted for organic over preservatives here lately and have actually been trying my hand at cooking the food myself. Huge step!

I haven't completely given up on all of my nasty little processed foods, for instance I am drinking a Coke Zero right now watching this show and blogging for you guys. I will continue to eat better and better while still maintaining my day in and day out schedule.

Immediate Results:

My skin is clearing and seems to be more of an even color

I have lost a few pounds already

My digestive system has become "regular" whatever that means

I have got out of my comfort zone and actually cooked

Now I know that it is a bit more expensive to eat this way, but overall I think I will continue to see results.

Back to Betheny, and how I feel about her...

I am watching her sense of style and the grace in which she moves and I feel envious but also curious. I really am wondering if she has truly ever battled her weight the way that so many women do everyday with grit and tears. I feel skinny on the inside. When I walk past store windows or see new fashion come out every season I can't help but die a little inside over and over again. I want so much to wear those cute little things again that I can taste it. Let us see how her system works, shall we? I am a huge fan of not restricting myself to a certain list of acceptable foods and genres of foods. She understands completely that we live in the real world and have to adapt to those situations with an appropriate reaction.

I would highly recommend her book, especially the audio version because it is read by her, to regular people that are needing a boost in the right direction. I loved how she used a no nonsense tone and game plan constantly. Also, I absolutely love that she created the Skinny Girl Margarita! How awesome was it that she understands that on those really tough days, so of us just need a margarita.

I am going to keep on trucking.

Until next time, wish me luck.