My Past Has Caught Up With Me

I was determined when I started this challenge that I the only change I would make was having the shakes each morning and I've kept that resolution.  One thing that I've learned as a result is that attending (and pigging out at) a chili-fest in the middle of a challenge like this might not be the best idea.  I'm not sure if I should be disappointed that I'm the same weight this week as I was last week or if I should be impressed that I'm not a couple pounds heavier.  My waist measurement is the same as last week as well, 30 1/2 inches.

I've been taking the shakes for a month now and for the most part, I've really enjoyed them.  They're quick and easy in the mornings and for someone who tends to not have time for breakfast, I really appreciate them.  They taste good and they're filling.  I love the variety of flavours, especially the chocolate flavour that I just got.  I also love mixing the chocolate and strawberry - so good.  That said, I don't see myself having a shake every day for the rest of my life.  The fact is that I really like food.  I like having pancakes or eggs and toast or bacon and eggs or a bagel and cream cheese or oatmeal or (rarely) cold cereal or a whole host of other things that aren't shakes.  While doing this challenge I've committed to having the shakes every day and I'm content with that.  I'm not "cheating" at all so that I can see the effect that the shakes are having on my weight.  When I'm finished the challenge I will likely continue to have the shakes on a regular basis as well.  I really do like them (which is actually quite a surprise).  I have to admit, though, I will enjoy not feeling tied to the shakes.  I really don't think I would have it in me to have a shake every day for the rest of my life.  It's like Death by Chocolate ice cream at Kawartha Dairy.  It's soooooo good but I don't think I could have a cone of it every day, sometimes I just need to get mango instead.