Last night, I ordered my first Blythe doll! I am really excited to join the ranks of collectors who've already fallen in love with this big-eyed girl. I chose Monique Magnifique, because I loved her hair color (similar to mine) and little beauty mark. I will do a full review when she arrives.
In other dolly news, I also have several Integrity Toys dolls to look forward to: the 2014 W Club signup dolls Poppy and Vanessa, and new in the Dynamite Girls line this year, Cruz and Arya, thought none of them should come until well into spring.
Today is my seventh day on Phase 1 of South Beach (omitting the "d" word because I dislike it). So far, I've turned down fudge cake, Dunkin Donuts, ice cream, tortilla chips, and several more of my former go-to's. My ultimate dream is to look and feel my best on my wedding day, so that is what I am aiming towards. Instead of sugary treats, I'm indulging in cheese-smothered chicken, eggs every morning, lovely sugar-free coffees with lots of cream and several fun flavors, lots of water and tea, broccoli, bacon, and my favorite: steak! I also tried a Kalyn's Kitchen recipe the other night for green chicken enchilada casserole (
recipe here) with a few changes (black beans instead of pinto, slightly more canned enchilada sauce, no sliced peppers, and half cheddar, half mozzarella cheese). It was a big hit with my boyfriend and little sister (Love them!), so I will definitely be making it again!
Sugar-free jello chocolate pudding, rice pudding, and sugar free fudgesicles have been my saviors this past week. I crave desserts at least 12 times a day, so that has been the most difficult transition so far. But I know that my goal is worthy, my health is a priority, and I am worth working hard for, so that's the mindset I'm holding onto.
Today is also Day 56 in The 100 Day Challenge one of my besties and I are doing for 2014. Love her!
Go forward this day with great dreams in mind, and make them your reality!
