Veggies good, Sugar bad

Okay, so I need to get my butt in gear. Ever since Hayden was born I have slowly been letting my cravings get the best of me, and this stubborn baby weight is not budging because of it. A friend from church did a 21 day sugar detox a couple months ago, and says she feels great, has so much more energy, and she looks great too. She just had a baby in March and you would never know it! She has motivated me. So, I am publicly announcing that today is day 1 of my detox. I did great today, despite going grocery shopping while I was hungry. I didn't cheat once. Here are the rules:

*NO refined carbs (sugar of any kind and white flour are no-no's)
*Only complex carbs (whole grains...%100, make sure to check labels.
*Strive to eat 10 servings of fruit and veggies daily. This may seem like alot, but you would be surprised how quickly it adds up, especially with salads, smoothies, etc.
*only lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish)
*drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Keep a water bottle handy at all times.
*low fat dairy products
*Get enough sleep! Go to bed early and get up early!
*Get daily exercise

I have done a similar program a few years back, and I felt so much better within just a few days. If anyone wants to join me we can motivate and support one another! I will try my best to update my blog on my progress, and I am still thinking of a reward incentive! This detox helps rid us of those naughty cravings...and they are naughty! Let me know if you want to hop on the bandwagon! Also, I would love to hear what has worked for others as they strive to be healthy and fit. Share your stories!