Managing the Change

So I am on day two sans the pill and have noticed no difference. In the past I have actually missed this many pills of a new pack because I was unable to get it refilled in time, so I was aware that I wouldn't really notice anything different at this point.

As far as what I will be doing differently now that I'm off the pill? Basically everything you should be doing anyway that I usually never manage to juggle all at once. Like drinking enough water throughout the day (usually I wake up very thirsty and chug about 20oz first thing, then kinda forget about water again until dinner where I maybe get down another 20oz or so... I know I'm a failure.)

Eating better. I mean, I am not a terrible eater now, I love veggies and fruit and all that jazz, it is more my sweet tooth and addiction to cheese that tip me into the needs improvement category. But yesterday I had NO cheese. None all day. That may sounds stupid to say, but that is a RARE occasion for me... usually there is some on a panini or at least parmesan sprinkled on something. But there is none in the house at the moment so that helps!

And last exercise. I am usually pretty good about it and really like working out for the most part, but I am a freelance designer and so my schedule has major changes in it all the time, often very last minute, so the past few weeks have been less than log worthy in the athletic arena. Making a habit is usually easier when you have a set schedule in my opinion, so any advice about making a workout schedule when you have no idea what your day will be like is gladly taken!

Now most people would include sleep in here, and maybe I should but not because I don't get enough. I am a sleeper. Big time. Forget 8 hours, I'm into 10+. I really don't ever get less than 7, so one thing I'm hoping will change is my energy level once I'm off the pill. It is ridiculously time consuming to feel the need to sleep as much as I do and just not practical for the busy lives we lead these days! So trying to get myself down to 8 everyday is definitely a goal of mine. And then feeling awake on top of that. The mornings aren't so bad for me, it's more lasting throughout the evening. Say I wake up at 7am after getting 9 hours of sleep. If we are out with friends at 10pm that night, I am dyingggg. Must sleeeeep. And no I don't have a coffee addiction, because again, mornings are pretty fine. One cup of joe is just fine. So I am really hoping to have a boost of energy without the pill!

I'll check in soon to record my progress in the next few days for myself to keep track, and for anyone out there who's reading along.