Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Dinner!
I am loving cooking on this new diet! Tonight I has pork, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and purple cabbage stir fried with olive oil, basil, oregano, and a little chili powder! Delicious!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Day 22!
Well it's day 22 already and things are going well! I feel great! My energy levels are definitely much higher than before. I'm no longer getting tired at work and I've been able to get up at 5:30 in the mornings to run!
I'm getting used to the foods and how to ensure I'm eating enough to sustain the endurance activities I'm doing.
I definitely feel better about my body image as well- I've definitely slimmed down, although I haven't weighed myself several people have commented on how I look like I've lost.
This next week should go by smoothly. I don't think I will be adding too many foods back into my diet- I am really happy with how I feel and I would like to continue to eat this was as much as possible!
I'm getting used to the foods and how to ensure I'm eating enough to sustain the endurance activities I'm doing.
I definitely feel better about my body image as well- I've definitely slimmed down, although I haven't weighed myself several people have commented on how I look like I've lost.
This next week should go by smoothly. I don't think I will be adding too many foods back into my diet- I am really happy with how I feel and I would like to continue to eat this was as much as possible!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Day 15-Half way there!
Well today is the start of day 15! It's been two weeks and I am feeling a difference for sure! Today is a gloomy one, there is a typhoon hitting so its windy and rainy! I woke up after a full nights sleep(yay!) and made breakfast. Getting ready for work, I hauled out my favorite pair of pants from last winter and to my surprise they are huge on me now! They are saggy and look so sloppy! I guess it's going to be shopping time in a few weeks!
Now to keep my energy up today, it's hard with all this rain! I will be heading to Crossfit after work tonight- tomorrow is the last day of my membership and I can't afford to ruin until next month so I will be taking a brief hiatus, so I need to get the most out of the last two workouts I have!
Now to keep my energy up today, it's hard with all this rain! I will be heading to Crossfit after work tonight- tomorrow is the last day of my membership and I can't afford to ruin until next month so I will be taking a brief hiatus, so I need to get the most out of the last two workouts I have!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Day 13
Today is a tough one. I'm on the go and didn't pack snacks. In Korea it's difficult to find things so I'm surviving on bananas and nuts.
Was feeling good all week but feel like cheating today. Hope tomorrow us better.
Was feeling good all week but feel like cheating today. Hope tomorrow us better.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Day 9-10
Well I had a great start to the week but things fizzled a bit since then. This week is the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues festival in Fredericton NB, it is one of the best times of year to be there! Sadly, this year I am missing it and I find myself homesick for the rocking good times. The Maritimes in the fall are a great place to be!
Whole30 wise I am still going strong- I am not longer hungry and have been able to fill myself up on proper meals. I have, however, started having weird food dreams. I have recurring dreams that I am cheating on the plan, even though in reality, I have not!
It's now Thursday and I've got to force myself to CrossFit even though all I feel like doing is sleeping! I am anxious for Friday to get here so I can head up to Paju to see Ben!
Whole30 wise I am still going strong- I am not longer hungry and have been able to fill myself up on proper meals. I have, however, started having weird food dreams. I have recurring dreams that I am cheating on the plan, even though in reality, I have not!
It's now Thursday and I've got to force myself to CrossFit even though all I feel like doing is sleeping! I am anxious for Friday to get here so I can head up to Paju to see Ben!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Day 8
My energy is back and it's awesome! Had a great day at work and then ran to crossfit had a great workout and then ran home!
Even had energy for a run to start off day 9!
Even had energy for a run to start off day 9!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Day 7
Woke up bright and early this morning to meet up with my friend Katie and head out on our bikes. Hadn't seen her in awhile so it was nice to catch up. We got in a 65km ride with two mountain climbs-not bad since I haven't been biking much this summer.
Just made dinner- beef with peppers and mushrooms and carrot fries! Yum!
Just made dinner- beef with peppers and mushrooms and carrot fries! Yum!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Day 6- feeling fine!!
Woke up feeling fantastic today! Lots of energy! Went to the run with the hash house harriers then hit the grocery store!
I made some paleo chili today! I found a recipe online and then just added in all kinds of extra veggies! Delicious!
Now relaxing and getting up early tomorrow for a long bike ride with a few friends!
I made some paleo chili today! I found a recipe online and then just added in all kinds of extra veggies! Delicious!
Now relaxing and getting up early tomorrow for a long bike ride with a few friends!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Day 5!
Today I finally woke up with enough energy to go for a run! I bought some kiwis last night so I had one as a snack before the run. Ran a nice slow 5k and then made breakfast. I had a salad with chicken and oranges on top along with a cup of green tea.
So far this day is looking good. Hopefully my energy stays up and I can make it to crossfit tonight!
So far this day is looking good. Hopefully my energy stays up and I can make it to crossfit tonight!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Day 4!
Woke up this morning feeling much better. Yesterday was a tough one- I felt tired and then my allergies kicked in so I was sneezing all day.
I did however, force myself to go stock up at Costco. I bought packs of chicken, pork, salmon, ground beef, and even found sugar free bacon for a treat! Now I should be set for meat for awhile.
Hopefully my energy stays up today. I've got to go deal with some phone issues tonight in Suji but I'm hoping I'll have enough energy to get a run in when I get home!
Had bacon, eggs and veggies with a peach for breakfast. Lunch of a chicken salad is packed and ready to go! Bring it on day 4!!
I did however, force myself to go stock up at Costco. I bought packs of chicken, pork, salmon, ground beef, and even found sugar free bacon for a treat! Now I should be set for meat for awhile.
Hopefully my energy stays up today. I've got to go deal with some phone issues tonight in Suji but I'm hoping I'll have enough energy to get a run in when I get home!
Had bacon, eggs and veggies with a peach for breakfast. Lunch of a chicken salad is packed and ready to go! Bring it on day 4!!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Day #3 off to a not so great start.
Today is not a good day. One of those days where I wish I had sick days so I could just stay in bed all day. Not sure if it's because of the diet change or that it's close to "that time of the month" but I am on an emotional roller coaster today.
My boyfriend and I got in a fight last night, mostly my fault- as I jumped down his throat for no reason. Usually we talk things out before we go to sleep but because we live 2 hours apart, that did not happen. Needless to say, I didn't sleep well last night.
I woke up this morning filled with emotions: worry, stress, anger, sadness, you name it. I am having some money issues and have had to budget a lot which means that this month when my CrossFit membership ends I won't be able to renew. So along with all those money troubles and having to cut activities out of my life that I thrive on, I am now worried about my relationship as well. I am consumed with thoughts of why I do the things I do, and why I can't just change for the person I love.
I have always been an emotional eater so I am trying my best to stay on the plan and not cheat. This mornings breakfast was pork, mushrooms, onions and a peach. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
My boyfriend and I got in a fight last night, mostly my fault- as I jumped down his throat for no reason. Usually we talk things out before we go to sleep but because we live 2 hours apart, that did not happen. Needless to say, I didn't sleep well last night.
I woke up this morning filled with emotions: worry, stress, anger, sadness, you name it. I am having some money issues and have had to budget a lot which means that this month when my CrossFit membership ends I won't be able to renew. So along with all those money troubles and having to cut activities out of my life that I thrive on, I am now worried about my relationship as well. I am consumed with thoughts of why I do the things I do, and why I can't just change for the person I love.
I have always been an emotional eater so I am trying my best to stay on the plan and not cheat. This mornings breakfast was pork, mushrooms, onions and a peach. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
Day 2- dinner
First attempt at sweet potato fries=okay, burnt a bit but still delicious
Had them with shrimp and veggies.
Skipped Crossfit tonight, might attempt a run in the morning.
Had them with shrimp and veggies.
Skipped Crossfit tonight, might attempt a run in the morning.
Day 2-tired...
Well, I made it through day one successfully. After work, headed to CrossFit and had an awesome workout. Even stayed after to do a little extra rowing with a friend.
I woke up this morning feeling great! I had slept through most of the night, only waking up once and I felt like I had alot of energy.
For breakfast I had : Steak and eggs grilled with mushrooms and tomatoes, an apple, green tea
Off to work I went feeling like it was going to be a good day. By about 11am, my energy was completely gone and I exhaustion set in.
For lunch I had lettuce wraps with chicken and sprouts, veggies(carrots, cucumber, green pepper) and some pineapple.
Just finished lunch and my energy hasn't gotten any better. I feel like all I can do is crawl into bed and sleep. Luckily only 2 classes to teach today. I am going to try to drag myself to CrossFit tonight, hopefully that will help with my energy levels!
I woke up this morning feeling great! I had slept through most of the night, only waking up once and I felt like I had alot of energy.
For breakfast I had : Steak and eggs grilled with mushrooms and tomatoes, an apple, green tea
Off to work I went feeling like it was going to be a good day. By about 11am, my energy was completely gone and I exhaustion set in.
For lunch I had lettuce wraps with chicken and sprouts, veggies(carrots, cucumber, green pepper) and some pineapple.
Just finished lunch and my energy hasn't gotten any better. I feel like all I can do is crawl into bed and sleep. Luckily only 2 classes to teach today. I am going to try to drag myself to CrossFit tonight, hopefully that will help with my energy levels!
Monday, September 3, 2012
Day 1: A new way of eating
It has been awhile since my last post, while I have been busy, I haven't found the motivation to write about any of those experiences.
Recently, I have been doing a lot of reading on the Paleo diet. Back in June, I started going to CrossFit in Bundang. For years now, my workout friends back home have been raving about CrossFit and the Paleo diet. So after starting CrossFit and immediately becoming addicted, I decided I needed to look into my eating habits.
Now, anyone who knows me at all can tell you I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I have researched and read about eating healthy for years now, but despite all of my knowledge, I continued to indulge in my daily Diet Coke and sugar cravings. When initially reading about the Paleo diet, I was worried about getting enough carbs. As an endurance runner and cyclist, I have always had a pre-workout meal involving lots of carbs to give me energy. But after a few months of hard training and not noticing any differences in my body. I decided it is time to step it up and go cold turkey.
Cue in the Whole30 plan. http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/
I stumbled upon this website on a friends facebook page and have been reading into it for a week now. As with any change in your diet, there are conflicting opinions on whether it is "healthy" or not. I am not claiming it is the healthiest way of eating, but for me it seems to be an option I should consider.
So today is my day 1 of the whole30. After looking through the forums on their site, I have read that my first 15 days will be the hardest. My body has become accustom to the daily doses of sugar. Today I have begun only eating natural foods. Basically I can eat meat, seafood, veggies, fruit and most nuts/seeds. It is not far off from how I usually eat, however I will be cutting out a few favorites, mainly hummus and yogurt.
I am hoping this change will help me in more ways than just dropping a few extra pounds. From research, I have found that many people who completed the diet noticed a major change in their sleeping habits. I have not been sleeping well for the past year or so and I am hoping that this will help that.
So my overall goals for this 30 days are :
-gain more energy
-regulate sleeping patterns
-drink more water
-consciously monitor what I am eating
-feel better overall
-have my clothes fit better
I will try to document my 30 days to the best of my ability so that others who may be interested can have an idea of how it may affect them.
How I'm feeling today: Well it is midday, about 3pm and while I am slightly hungry, I think this has more to do with boredom and habit rather than actual hunger, I am feeling pretty good. I had beef and mushrooms with a peach for breakfast. For lunch I had lettuce wraps with beef and sprouts, a handful of walnuts and some pineapple. I am about to eat an apple for snack and I'll have chicken and veggies for dinner. The only thing that was weird was waking up this morning and not having my daily protein smoothie, instead I had green tea. I will head to CrossFit after work tonight so hopefully my energy levels stay up for that!
Recently, I have been doing a lot of reading on the Paleo diet. Back in June, I started going to CrossFit in Bundang. For years now, my workout friends back home have been raving about CrossFit and the Paleo diet. So after starting CrossFit and immediately becoming addicted, I decided I needed to look into my eating habits.
Now, anyone who knows me at all can tell you I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I have researched and read about eating healthy for years now, but despite all of my knowledge, I continued to indulge in my daily Diet Coke and sugar cravings. When initially reading about the Paleo diet, I was worried about getting enough carbs. As an endurance runner and cyclist, I have always had a pre-workout meal involving lots of carbs to give me energy. But after a few months of hard training and not noticing any differences in my body. I decided it is time to step it up and go cold turkey.
Cue in the Whole30 plan. http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/
I stumbled upon this website on a friends facebook page and have been reading into it for a week now. As with any change in your diet, there are conflicting opinions on whether it is "healthy" or not. I am not claiming it is the healthiest way of eating, but for me it seems to be an option I should consider.
So today is my day 1 of the whole30. After looking through the forums on their site, I have read that my first 15 days will be the hardest. My body has become accustom to the daily doses of sugar. Today I have begun only eating natural foods. Basically I can eat meat, seafood, veggies, fruit and most nuts/seeds. It is not far off from how I usually eat, however I will be cutting out a few favorites, mainly hummus and yogurt.
I am hoping this change will help me in more ways than just dropping a few extra pounds. From research, I have found that many people who completed the diet noticed a major change in their sleeping habits. I have not been sleeping well for the past year or so and I am hoping that this will help that.
So my overall goals for this 30 days are :
-gain more energy
-regulate sleeping patterns
-drink more water
-consciously monitor what I am eating
-feel better overall
-have my clothes fit better
I will try to document my 30 days to the best of my ability so that others who may be interested can have an idea of how it may affect them.
How I'm feeling today: Well it is midday, about 3pm and while I am slightly hungry, I think this has more to do with boredom and habit rather than actual hunger, I am feeling pretty good. I had beef and mushrooms with a peach for breakfast. For lunch I had lettuce wraps with beef and sprouts, a handful of walnuts and some pineapple. I am about to eat an apple for snack and I'll have chicken and veggies for dinner. The only thing that was weird was waking up this morning and not having my daily protein smoothie, instead I had green tea. I will head to CrossFit after work tonight so hopefully my energy levels stay up for that!
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