All moved in!

Hi! I apologize (AGAIN!) for the delay, but we're finally moved in. Just have a couple small things left to grab from the old place and cleaning, and we're DONE. I want my security deposit back, dammit!

Anyway, it felt SO amazing to do a real grocery shopping---but way more expensive than I'm used to. The grocery stores are a little different in my new area, so instead of a Pick N' Save, we have a Piggly Wiggly. I'm okay with this---we're also living in a very Hispanic area, so there's an amazing selection at the store of foods you wouldn't find at the other store. I also now live close to a Target (I missed living near it), which can also have some amazing sales. Both Walmart and Target near by offer a full grocery selection, so I'm excited to be able to utilize all three stores to do my shopping.

Anyway, I was able to buy so many healthy goodies. I got a giant tub of quick 1-minute Quaker oats and brown sugar so I can make a homemade version of my favorite oatmeal! I also got a ton of produce and frozen veggies which I haven't been able to have in forever due to the limited space I had. Tomorrow I'm planning on hooking up my DDR so I can "dance" for a while, and maybe find some online work out videos to do. I'm very excited!

One of the other perks of this new place is that my bedroom is now solely for sleeping. It's no longer my area of entertainment, eating, and whatever. At the end of the night, my fiance and I go to bed---Honestly I've been sleeping so much better already. It's wonderful! Not getting enough sleep, or GOOD sleep for that matter can affect your weight loss. When you feel well rested, your less inclined to reach for sugary foods and caffinated drinks for energy which can sabotage your hard work!

One thing I am super psyched for is the fact I can keep a gallon of drinking water (I can't afford a Brita filter yet) in my fridge. I bought a couple lemons and lime (10 cents!!!) to flavor it, which will aid with digestion/weight loss as well. Now I just need to get a table so I can take photos for you guys! This week my recipe attempt will be homemade chicken lo-mein!

I hope you all have a wonderful week---I'll get some more quick tips out of my journal for you soon!

-Whit