Alo!

Well, it's Thursday, and it is update time!

Challenge 1- Writing in my journal is going awesomely! I am either writing, or drawing a picture in it everyday...something that represents the day! It is actually very therapeutic, and helps me remember what I did, and need to do the next day! I have gotten behind two days due to job interviews, but plan on making it up tomorrow!

Challenge 2- Vegan- This is actually going great! I am trying several new recipes that I have collected on Pinterest (peanut butter cookies...omg, so good), and am doing better at stopping, and thinking about what I eat before each meal! There have been a few instances where I have had to stray, but in those instances I have chosen the healthiest vegetarian option available. I'm not going to beat myself up about straying, but plan to eat healthier! Going cold turkey is quite hard, so I plan on building it up, collecting recipes, and then- the last week of the challenge, go completely vegan!

1st Update Challenge 1-Sarah

Sarah

Day 1 - I woke up at 8:10 am which is really early compared to my normal schedule. I had places to see, Roopa and I were headed for Decatur that day.

Day 2- I woke up at 9:10 am which is good for me. I did fall asleep shortly about 3 times that day two watching TV with Roopa, and one or two possibly at home. I still woke up early, I didn't say anything about naps did  I? 

Day 3- I tried to wake up early, but it didn't happen. I believe I was up around 10:45 am, before 11am. I am getting up later each day. I am trying not to stay in bed past 11am. 

Day 4- I woke up at 10:25 am. I got up a little earlier then yesterday which is what I wanted.I fell back asleep around 7pm and slept on and off till about 11:30pm. I must have been tired


Day 5- I had a hard time sleeping last night because I went to bed early and then woke up and didn't go back to bed till around 4am. I woke up at 10:30 am though today, probably shouldn't go to bed real early because I wake up around 12am. 

So far I am doing well. Sometimes I do take naps, but it is part of me adjusting to waking up early. I hope to get up early everyday of the challenge, I believe I can! This opens a window of possibility of what we all can do if we set our minds to it! Even just a little change makes a difference.

Challenge #1 Update - Jessica

PopIce is keeping me cool.

Hey guys! So challenge #1 is turning out to be more difficult than I had imagined. I'm going to be completely honest and say I haven't done as well as I had hoped. We started our challenges on Saturday, and since then I have only achieved the complete goal I had set of being alone AND being outside twice. I have spent some time alone every day, but yesterday and today are the only times I have gone outside alone. I am disappointed in myself, but certainly not giving up now. I am proud that I have set aside some alone time, even if I just stay inside. I am counting that as an accomplishment! Things that I have found that DO make the challenge easier include going out in the morning when it's cooler and wearing shorts, because oh boy, is it HOT in Alabama! So anyways, I think it will get easier as this becomes more of a habit. I am hoping the next two weeks will go smoother! Wish me luck!
-Jessica

Our first challenges!

Introductions

Introductions are in order! Who are we and what is our goal? Watch the videos

below for the answers!