Game Changer: Invisalign

day one with Invisalign!

One of the reasons for my desire to get fit and lose some weight is because after years and years with wonky teeth I'm finally getting them fixed. Although some argue that the gap in my teeth is "cute," "adds to my personality," or is "sexy like Lauren Hutton's," I have been wanting this for a long, looong time.

And I want to feel good and look my best in 12 months when my smile transformation is complete!

My Invisalign braces arrived on Friday and they've caused a HUGE change in much of my day to day routine, especially regarding food. I have to wear them 22 hours a day and the only thing I can consume when they're in is water. No tea, no juice, coffee, etc. I have to take them out any time I eat, and I have to brush my teeth before putting them back in. This just about eliminates grazing and unnecessary snacking.

The dental assistant told me one of the side effects of Invisalign in addition to a nice smile: weight loss!

So we'll see what happens. I'm really going to miss my daily iced tea that I usually keep at my desk at work, but so far it's amazing how much less I've been doing mindless snacking.