I have started and quit so many times I can't count. Frustration, disappointment in myself, anger, disgust are only a short list of some the emotions I have gone through. It seems so easy, eat less, work out more, but for some reason my weight has plagued me since I left the Army 7 years ago. To be honest, even when I was in the Army I wanted to lose 20 pounds. What I would give to be at my Army weight now. I am not one to give into fad diets or diet pills. I believe that anything worth having is worth working hard for and to live a healthy life is definitely worth having. I have 4 kiddos that look to me to do the right thing. I am suppose to be an example for them and I want to be and I AM GOING TO BE.
My husband and I have decided to incorporate the Paleo and Crossfit lifestyle into our lives. I have read the books and I am definitely not an expert, but they make sense to me and speak to me. Natural foods, no processed foods, no sugar. Fruit, veggies and lean meats. Seems simple, if only we didn't have "kid food" around all the time. To be honest they eat healthy also and if I were just follow the guidelines I make them follow I wouldn't have this weight issue at all. Anyway, I am excited to commit to this eating plan and workout.
Kelly (my husband) and I are going to start a 30 day challenge starting today! Paleo and cross fit workouts for 30 days. I know I am going to struggle and I am already craving my Coke Zero, but I am committed and excited to see what I can accomplish in 30 days. I am excited to see a new me. Of course I want to lose weight, but most of all I want to be in the best shape I can be in so I can keep up with my kids and get off the sidelines. I want to experience life with my kids and I have to lose this weight and get into shape if I am going to do that! Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I know I have said that in the past but this is the last time. I guess that is why I have taken to this format. It is now public and there is no going back and if I fail this time there is no hiding!
I am also going to add in the Advocare 24 day Challenge. It consists of a 10 day fast and then 2 weeks of other supplements. We will see what this does and how it feels. I started this morning with a Fiber Drink (Citrus Flavor) and to be honest it was nasty. I keep telling myself it is only 2 more days and then I have several days with out it and then I will finish up with it....I can do that. So I started today with the Fiber Drink and the Herbal Cleanse pill tonight. Sounds awesome :-)
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