24 Day Challenge....Days 14 and 15

I officially survived my baby shower and wedding, which both happened on Saturday.  I did fairly well, especially considering the fact that I didn't have as much control over my food choices as I do when I am at home.  I was able to stick to only fruit at the baby shower which was good, I even turned down the cake.  We also ate at a restaurant and, after looking at my options, I chose a smoked chicken. That wasn't bad, except I did eat the potato salad that came with it and I am sure that probably wasn't the best choice...good thing there wasn't much of it.  I also didn't do too bad at the wedding.  They had a really good selection of foods so I was able to stick mostly to the veggies and salad.  I also turned down the wedding cake, but did eat a couple of chocolates (there is that weak spot again).
Today went much better because I was home and able to control my environment a whole lot better.  I have easily been getting plenty of protein, complex carbs, and fruit, but realized tonight when I sat down for supper that I had not eaten any vegetables so I wound up throwing in a make-shift salad.  I have definitely realized through this experience that even though I have been doing a fairly good job of sticking to a low calorie diet, I wasn't doing a good job of eating a balanced diet.  That has definitely been one of the things I have been impressed by through this challenge.  This is not a magic pill starvation diet.  One of the big things in the 24 day challenge is making sure you are getting adequate nutrition, I even have a checklist that tells me what types of foods I should be eating at different times of the day.  I have been taking the MNS supplements and have gotten in a pretty good habit of taking them at the correct times of day.
I have not been focusing on a scale number in this challenge (I am going to report an official number at the end), however, I did have a huge victory last night.  About 2 weeks or so before I made the decision to do the 24 day challenge, I had been digging through my closet looking at the section of jeans I have not worn since college (come on now I am surely not the only one who keeps jeans they can't wear ; ).  I found a pair that I use to wear all the time in college.  They were those favorite jeans that were kinda loose and super comfortable.  I thought I would try them on just to see if they would fit.  I was able to pull them on, which was a victory over where I started my weight loss journey, but they were about 3 inches from buttoning.  I tried those jeans on again last night and... drum roll... got them button and zipped!!!! Now by no means would I wear them in public yet, but now I have some tangible proof of my hard work!  So my new goal is to get into those jeans full time.  I would love to get that done in the next 10 days (which would be the end of my challenge AND the day after my birthday ; ) .  I am going to really have to step up my game.  I guess me and Miss Thang will be going on a few more walks...and I may have to throw some jogging in as well ; ).
Believe it or not, I am truly thankful for this journey.  I am really learning how to "die to self" and not give into my will every time I have a desire.   However, I did have a little disappointment today because I realized that I am officially 1 month away from starting back at work ; ).  I am loving the extra time I have had at home with Miss Thang!