Day Two Hundred - From Tenders and Wings to Salads and Slim

Tonight is the final day of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.  The other day I mentioned that this is my favorite time of the year.  There have already been some really great games.  There have been some upsets, and also some really big victories.  The UK game this afternoon was a nail biter.  It was way too close for comfort.  I really find it encouraging when I look back at the NCAA Tournaments from the last few years and compare my eating habits during those games to now.  In the past I would have eaten multiple bags of chips or Chex Mix.  I would have had at least two thirty-two ounce drinks like a soft-drink or Kool-aid.  A lot of the time I would go to Zaxby's and bring home an entire large plate of tenders or wings (all while eating an order of fries on the way home).  Today during the games I ate my lunch and dinner.  I had a salad for lunch, and Bekah made an amazing chicken and rice dinner in her Instant Pot!

Friday I said I have one more change that I wanted to share with you.  I'm still working on getting things balanced in my body.  You all know that I have been using Plexus ProBio5 and Bio Cleanse for a long time.  These products have been huge in assisting me to get my gut healthy.  I know I've told you before, but not dealing with IBS has made such a difference in my life.  I have added one more Plexus product to my day.  I'm using Plexus Slim (aka The Pink Drink) to regulate my blood sugar, cholesterol, and lipids.  It also helps to control my cravings.  This is huge with this new sweet tooth I've developed.  It also reduces inflammation.  This is huge because of the chest injury/pain I've been fighting.  My doctor had me on an anti-inflammatory regimen.  I really noticed a difference in my energy and sugar cravings this past week.  If you haven't tried any Plexus products, please contact my wife (bekahvick@gmail.com).  They have benefited our family and our health in so many different ways.  I am excited about the adjustments my family and I have made in our lives, and I love the ways Plexus helps me lose my butter half.

My calorie intake today was really good.  I think it was much better than yesterday's intake.  I'm very glad to have gotten my bike ride and crunches in earlier this morning.  This should allow me to get back on my morning workout schedule.