I have spent the last 7 days taking the Sparkling 7-Day Challenge.
For 7 days, I attempted to take small, achievable steps to wellness and to replace at least one beverage daily with Nestlé Pure Life Sparkling.
So, how did I do on my little journey to wellness?
Better than I expected.
I guess when it comes to self-care, the number one most important thing is awareness. I felt this week that somehow, the cans of Sparkling on my desk, in the car, in the fridge door served as constant reminders to take little steps. I was aware of trying to take better care of myself…so I did 
Here are some of this week’s Instagram posts so that you can get a feel for what I did:
Off to a meeting with @nestlepurelifeusa #Sparkling instead of #coffee #RethinkYourDrink #smallsteps
A photo posted by Tanya Toledano (@montreal_mom) on
A photo posted by Tanya Toledano (@montreal_mom) on
A photo posted by Tanya Toledano (@montreal_mom) on
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As you can see, my small steps added up to something…
I took the stairs instead of the elevator one day, I walked to the bank with my hubby instead of driving on another. I actually got my butt in gear and went to the gym for the 1st time in 3 months!
Things really started to shift when I showed up at a meeting bearing berries & Nestlé Pure Life Sparkling Water for the gang, LOL!
I also started packing lunches. For me this small step is actually a HUGE step. I will often pack lunches for my hubby and make sure there is food ready for the kids to prepare their lunches, but even when I pack my own lunch, I rarely take the time to eat it.
Somehow, though, the Sparkling 7-Day Challenge not only inspired me to pack a healthy lunch, but on Sunday, I bought enough supplies to ensure that I would have a healthy lunch every day for the upcoming week. It all came to the office yesterday so there is no chance of forgetting anything:)
Here’s a peek inside the cooler bag: lettuce, mixed greens & matchstick carrots, grilled chicken breast and lemon juice…among other goodies 😉
Now- If you’re wondering whether or not I actually ENJOYED drinking Pure Life Sparkling Water, let’s just say that on most days, I enjoyed more than one serving and that the supply sent to me to try ( a case of 12 cans & several bottles) was exhausted within a day or two & I have since re-stocked twice!
The kids LOVE it, with the all-time favourite being the Black Cherry (only available in the bottle – not in cans). It is out of this world amazing!
Honestly, though, the flavours are all terrific. The first time my daughter took a sip of the lemon-lime, she exclaimed: “Mommy! This is REALLY good!!!!”
Yes it is…and given that it has zero sodium, zero sugar & zero artificial flavours….it’s not only good… it’s AWESOME
Another note following my Sparkling 7-Day Challenge: I am honestly drinking less coffee. I don’t know if it’s related or not, but I am…When I was challenged to replace coffee with Pure Life Sparkling Water, I was thinking “There is NO way that is going to work” . Well, guess what? While I am definitely still drinking coffee, I am absolutely drinking less of it. Even my husband noticed… (incidentally, he is, too 😉
So, What are you waiting for? If you’re feeling like you want to get a little kick-off to wellness, why not try to start with the Sparkling 7-Day Challenge?
Not only will you receive a coupon to save $3 off a case of Nestlé Pure Life Sparkling Water, but you will also be entered to win a luxurious weekend away in Toronto! You can read about how to do that by visiting my post from last week: Taking the Sparkling 7-Day Challenge: #RethinkYourDrink
With that I wish you day of Sparkling awareness!
Tanya
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Small changes make such a huge difference. I’ve been trying to cut junk food but I’m having such a hard time. I need to start taking better care of myself again.