So I planned a cheat day after 32 days on Paleo, what better day to cheat than on St. Pattys day. It was great to indulge a little but I felt like poo the next day not to mention guilty as hell. With that being said, I still feel cheat days are important for your soul. :)
Im back on another round of 30 days but Ive made some pretty big changes, not necessarily to the diet. I have decided to NOT weigh myself for the next 30 days. 5 days into it, I can tell you this is a super hard task for me but I felt it needed to be done, so the scale is on vacation for 25 more days. Ive also decided not to log my food on Myfitnesspal. I have been a pretty steady logger for probably about a year because I believe it holds me accounatble, but what I noticed when I switched to Paleo was I was ALWAYS under my calories. In 30 days, I did not go over my recommended calorie amount once! Before making the switch to Paleo, it was very hard for me to stay within my calorie limit, its amazing how much youre able to eat when you eat REAL food. Instead of logging and focusing on a number Im just focusing on my body's cues for hunger. Im totally stoked to see what the end of these 30 days bring!! Healthy habits ROCK!
Stop and Smell the Flowers!!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
30 days done....
Yesterday marked the last day of my 30 day Paleo challenge. What do you think I did today? No, I didn't run for the nearest brownie or a big slice of cheese pizza. In fact, I ate the exact way I've eaten for the last 30 days.
You wanna know my results right? I know you do....but you'll have to wait. First, I just want you to listen (read) what I've learned over the last 30 days.
I've learned:
1. When I make my mind up about something I follow through without fail!
2. I look forward to salads, I used to hate them
3. Brownies don't have the appeal they once did
4. Diet Coke is essentially poison.
5. Eating healthy is expensive but not eating healthy will cost you a lot more in the long run.
6.You get more bang for your calories if you choose to eat the right things.
7. The food you put in your body determines how much energy you have.
8. People are negative about things they don't understand... It's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle. If you choose not to do it, I will not judge you,so don't judge me!
Let me elaborate a little further on number 8. Many of you feel I don't need to lose any weight because I'm already too skinny; I just want to say you've never seen me naked or even in a bathing suit for that matter. Every time you scold me about being too skinny, losing too much weight, or turning down junk food, I'm secretly flipping you the finger! I've thought many times that the next time you say something to me about my weight I'm just going to flash you with my stomach, maybe that will shut you up. I by no means think I'm obese. I know I am at a healthy weight. I also knew I needed to clean up my diet to get optimal results. I have religiously counted calories and worked out consistently for the last two years, it works but without the proper diet the results are not optimal.
Now that that's out of the way. (Drumroll please)
In 30 days, I lost 7.8 lbs and 4.5 inches. I feel healthier than I've ever felt! I've been able to stop my blood pressure medication. I'm no longer struggling to stay within a certain number of calories, I just eat when I'm hungry, I just choose the right foods. You know what I'm talking about right? Nothing processed, nothing in a box, whole yummy natural foods! My hubs also lost weight, 12 lbs and 6 inches in 30 days. He too feels awesome! While I won't judge you for not eating the right foods , I would encourage and even challenge you to eat Paleo for 30 days, you will be amazed how you feel when those 30 days are up! Thank you to my buds Ana and Sarah who encouraged me to try it and answered all my questions. I owe you girls!
Here's to a happy healthy life!!!
You wanna know my results right? I know you do....but you'll have to wait. First, I just want you to listen (read) what I've learned over the last 30 days.
I've learned:
1. When I make my mind up about something I follow through without fail!
2. I look forward to salads, I used to hate them
3. Brownies don't have the appeal they once did
4. Diet Coke is essentially poison.
5. Eating healthy is expensive but not eating healthy will cost you a lot more in the long run.
6.You get more bang for your calories if you choose to eat the right things.
7. The food you put in your body determines how much energy you have.
8. People are negative about things they don't understand... It's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle. If you choose not to do it, I will not judge you,so don't judge me!
Let me elaborate a little further on number 8. Many of you feel I don't need to lose any weight because I'm already too skinny; I just want to say you've never seen me naked or even in a bathing suit for that matter. Every time you scold me about being too skinny, losing too much weight, or turning down junk food, I'm secretly flipping you the finger! I've thought many times that the next time you say something to me about my weight I'm just going to flash you with my stomach, maybe that will shut you up. I by no means think I'm obese. I know I am at a healthy weight. I also knew I needed to clean up my diet to get optimal results. I have religiously counted calories and worked out consistently for the last two years, it works but without the proper diet the results are not optimal.
Now that that's out of the way. (Drumroll please)
In 30 days, I lost 7.8 lbs and 4.5 inches. I feel healthier than I've ever felt! I've been able to stop my blood pressure medication. I'm no longer struggling to stay within a certain number of calories, I just eat when I'm hungry, I just choose the right foods. You know what I'm talking about right? Nothing processed, nothing in a box, whole yummy natural foods! My hubs also lost weight, 12 lbs and 6 inches in 30 days. He too feels awesome! While I won't judge you for not eating the right foods , I would encourage and even challenge you to eat Paleo for 30 days, you will be amazed how you feel when those 30 days are up! Thank you to my buds Ana and Sarah who encouraged me to try it and answered all my questions. I owe you girls!
Here's to a happy healthy life!!!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Bonus!!!
Yes, I've been a super slacking blogger lately but in my defense, I was husbandless for 2 weeks. I know, I know, totally not a good excuse but anywho....
This Friday, I will be officially Paleo for 30 days and I cant wait to share my results with you. NOT NOW!! You have to wait till friday. :)
The last week and a half I have been crazy dizzy especially when getting up from one position into another, Get your mind out of the gutter! I meant from sitting to standing, lying down to sitting up, etc. etc. I know from working in Cardiology for 14+ years that this can be caused from low blood pressure. Me, have low blood pressure? Impossible! Ive been on medication for blood pressure since I was 21. However, I did not take my pill yesterday and got a BP check today. It was in fact low... even without the pill. Im sure the low pressure in conjunction with the pill have been the cause for my dizzy spells. I did some reaserch, there are several articles where people have lowered their blood pressure on paleo. Is it possible I wont have to be on BP meds any longer? Only time will tell!!! Whoot Whoot!
This Friday, I will be officially Paleo for 30 days and I cant wait to share my results with you. NOT NOW!! You have to wait till friday. :)
The last week and a half I have been crazy dizzy especially when getting up from one position into another, Get your mind out of the gutter! I meant from sitting to standing, lying down to sitting up, etc. etc. I know from working in Cardiology for 14+ years that this can be caused from low blood pressure. Me, have low blood pressure? Impossible! Ive been on medication for blood pressure since I was 21. However, I did not take my pill yesterday and got a BP check today. It was in fact low... even without the pill. Im sure the low pressure in conjunction with the pill have been the cause for my dizzy spells. I did some reaserch, there are several articles where people have lowered their blood pressure on paleo. Is it possible I wont have to be on BP meds any longer? Only time will tell!!! Whoot Whoot!
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