Eat to Live - Day One

I feel like there is a major chapter in my life that is coming to a close soon. School. Most people dread the thought of going to school... I do not. I have this sick obsession with school. I love the thought of learning by lecture, doing homework, getting grades, etc.
In exactly SEVEN weeks (forty nine days), I will officially be a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University. I will be boarding a plane on a family vacation in exactly seven weeks to be able to celebrate the achievement.
In order to have an enjoyable time, I have made a commitment to do my best to lose some weight before we go.
My husband (who is incredible) has agreed with me to do a plant based diet with me for six solid weeks.
Let me tell you what I had for breakfast. It was amazing. A shake that consisted of: a banana, strawberries, blueberries, soy milk, and a handful of spinach lettuce. I know, right? You wouldn't think that would taste amazing, but I can assure you, it did!
For lunch, I have had a salad with a little dressing, an apple, and an orange. I haven't been hungry all day, but suddenly I feel famished.
I realized, recently, that I have a strong food addiction. That's right, I said it. I have an addiction to food. I eat when I'm FEELING any thing, not necessarily just when I'm feeling hungry.
I'm not hungry, but it is a habit for me to SNACK right about now, so I am resisting the urge and typing out this blog instead!

Anyway, here's to day one of Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Furhman. I know that the payoff will be great. I am trying not to focus on the big picture of "six weeks", but am instead going to take it day by day. The more I think about it, I'm not even at the point that I CAN take it day by day, but instead meal by meal. I can do this. I can get through this day.
I will keep you as up to date as possible... here goes nothing!