Day 2 of Meal Prep

In the midst of the second day of my current attempt at meal prep I have lots of mixed feelings.  For lack of a less cliche metaphor, it is a lot like jumping into the cold river - it may be a little shocking, uncomfortable, and somewhat painful at first, but in the end, it feels great to be in the water having a good time!  Let me explain:

Shocking/Uncomfortable/Painful: My body is screaming awful, obscene things at me.  It's gotten used to massive amounts of Taco Bell, bread, sugar, and an insane amount of calories.  I took those things away from it and am limiting the amount of calories I consume and my body is quite confused.

I've read a lot about meal prepping and I don't think people talk about this as much as they should.  IT'S GOING TO FEEL LIKE SHIT AT FIRST.  That's why its difficult for people to start and maintain this lifestyle.  You think you're doing something awesome for your body, so you get excited, buy all your healthy food, cook it, and go after it full force the first day.  But then... what is happening to your body? You're trying to lift weights at the gym and you're shaking.  Your stomach is crying for attention. You seem more tired than usual. In the past, I've assumed I was doing something wrong.  Millions of things race through my mind: I must have planned incorrectly, I didn't give myself enough of this, I need to do more research...

So, I fall off the boat because I'm disappointed.  A couple days of discomfort and I've given up all of my hopes and dreams of a body I can be proud of and live in for years to come.  Seems silly, but it just doesn't feel right when you're starting off.  Now that I know this, I'm preparing myself.  I know I'm not going to feel awesome, but my body will adjust, and I'm looking forward to that day.

And that day is when I'll realize jumping in was worth it.  When the feeling of pins and needles has subsided and I'm enjoying myself and feel amazing.  That is what I'm hoping for, and that is why I'm sticking with it this time.

"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..."