Progress

Hi all!

I don't have a ton of stuff to say, so this will be a short post. For those of you who read regularly I am on day 24 of my really clean eating. I have lost nearly 15 pounds, 3 inches off my chest, 1 inch around my waist, 2 inches off my hips, an inch around each arm, and almost 2 inches off each of my legs.

I have never really felt comfortable in play suits or rompers, but I found myself wearing one today and not feeling weird.

Now, the progress has not all been because of this elimination diet. I also go to the gym. I have actually found that I love working out. I workout anywhere from 2-7 days a week. I usually go to the gym, but sometimes I will just go for a run or a long walk. I love seeing my body transforming into a stronger version of myself! I think this will be the first time since I was a little kid, that I will be excited for swim suit season!

I don't know why it has taken me this long to get healthier, but now that I am, it's really exciting!

Healthy Living

Hello there!

It's completely gorgeous now. Today it was 80 degrees and sunny! I took some pictures by the creek near my house and I am so happy everything is turning green again!

Ok, so this post is going to be a little bit about health.

Recently my sister had started a new thing called Whole30. It's basically Paleo eating, only with more restrictions. No grains (not even corn or potatoes!), no dairy, no sweeteners (sugar, agave, stevia, honey) and essentially no processed foods. After my sister said she lost weight, felt better, and had more energy I was definitely interested!  Here is a great Paleo eating blog, NomNomPaleo.

After looking at it all day and considering it, I checked my blogs to see if any of my favorite Bloggers had posted anything new, and what do you know, Brittany of  Va-Voom Vintage had blogged about fitting into a snug dress. I took it as a sign. But the final push was reading Dita Von Teese's week long food journal. Just as soon as I finished reading it, I started planning meals for the Whole30.

I am only at the end of day 3, but let me tell you, this is different. I don't want to call it a diet because it's not. I am not counting calories, or worrying about points. I am eating real, delicious food and I don't feel deprived. I eat whenever I want and snack on veggies or fruit instead of chocolate or something with a ton of grains. I am drinking more water and tea. No soda pop and I really don't miss it (I wasn't a big soda drinker to begin with though). As far as weight loss, clearer skin, and an uptake in energy goes I don't know yet, but we will see at the end of 30 days. The call it a cleanse, and you are not supposed to weigh or measure yourself because it's not about losing weight, it's about being healthy. I highly suggest reading about it here.