I recently celebrated my 30th birthday – woo who. My best friend gave me the very generous gift of a cruise to Mexico for her and I to go on this April. Not only was I shocked that she gave such a gift but I was freaked because I am in no way prepared to for a bikini.

I looked at the calendar and figured out how many days I have to shed some weight. Starting today I have 45 days until we take off for warm weather and crystal clear waters. I can very easily drop these pounds with Medifast. I am giving myself the realistic goal of 20 pounds. I am going to use 5 & 1 to loose 20 [pounds] in 45 [days.]

Last night I pulled out all my shakers and extracts and got ready for my first week back on the 5 & 1 plan. I filled a bag with oatmeal, soups and bullion cubes to take to work.  With Day Light Savings time I lost an hour of sleep and of course woke up late. I rushed around and made it out the door in time. Before I left I didn’t forget to make my chocolate shake in my ultimate shaker. I poured my shake in a glass with a straw and rinsed out the shaker. As I was heading out of the neighborhood I hit a huge pothole and splashed my shake all over, the car and my sleeve. I could drink straight from the shaker but I like a straw when I’m driving. I will be getting a sippy-cup on my trip to the store after work.

As I drifted off to sleep last night I prepared myself to be strong for the day ahead of me. When I first started this plan 2 years ago I worked 13 hour days and could only eat on the go. Now I have food around me all day long. We get a free lunch everyday, I am regularly entertaining clients and I just watched my office-mate refill the candy jar that sits under my light switch. I know that I am strong enough to turn all these temptations away (again).

I will keep you up to date on my 20 in 45 quest.