Inspired by this seasonal time of year, I want to address something that people find scary... it is called...eating clean (cue spooky music now!)
A few people have voiced their concerns regarding my clean-eating and fitness journey. They say things like "brussels sprouts? Is that all you are going to eat?" or "you aren't going to get too skinny, are you? You are already tiny" along with "you probably can't work out like you used to with your new eating plan." They almost have a nervous, cautious, righteous, scared sound in their voice yet also sound supportive at the same time. Most people bring up an after-thought that goes something like this " I have just heard that when people do these types of things, they do not eat and become really unhealthy..."
I am prone to the super-sarcastic and reactive statement "ohh that fatty hamburger? Is that all you are going to eat?!??!?!" but that is not what I am here to do. I am not here to judge people or condescend their lifestyles. I am here to inspire, motivate and educate!
I use this as an opening to speak about what I am doing. People, I am not starving myself! That can not be farther from the point. I probably eat more often than most! I do not have the "starved" feeling. I am actually putting more nutrients in my body than EVER BEFORE. And it feels incredible!!!! My body is loving this. I am not depriving myself of anything that is not beneficial to my body. Am I depriving myself from chocolate chip cookies. Hmm, yes! But really, think the next time you indulge in a 500 calorie brownie...how do you feel afterwards? Do you feel good? Did that brownie fill that empty hole in your stomach or that anxiety about that test?
Before this journey, I ate fairly healthy. But every Friday, I allowed myself to eat a Big Mac. Honestly, after stuffing my face with a Big Mac, Diet Coke and fries, I really did not feel that great. I actually felt pretty let down that it did not taste as good as I thought it would.
It is not my goal to become stick-thin (hello, that is disgusting. And this girl likes to eat and loves her butt!!) My goal is to gain muscle and tone it up! I am working my butt off (literally..it is not so flabby anymore but still has that bubble) to be stronger.
And this journey is not going to last just 60 days. I already plan on doing P90x after this! I may not be as "hardcore" after these 60 days (I am almost up to the half way point... what what!!) Disclaimer: I will eat what I want on Thanksgiving (but remember PORTIONS people! Eating a whole turkey and half a pie is not on my list) and you KNOW I will be enjoying some wine when these 60 days are up (I will admit, I miss wine every once in a while).
If you do not want to eat healthier, ok! I am going to keep sharing my journey and living a healthy and happy life.
But I believe that we can always improve ourselves. It may be the ADHD in me but I love new challenges!!!
**I will always be strengthening my relationship with Jesus.
* I will always be growing and renovating my body, my mind and my soul.
* I will always be a devoted wife and work every single day on my marriage with my amazing and loving husband.
I encourage you to reach out to me to find out exactly what I am doing! Beachbody gives resources upon resources to me so that I can do this in a healthy and inspiring way!!
My only regret.... I wish I would have done this sooner.
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My next blog will be a deeper look into my fitness program (Piyo).
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Let me just point out that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! WHEN PEOPLE APPROACH ME TO TALK ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS. ( I can not say this enough about how blessed I am to have the opportunity from God to be a Beachbody coach. It is simply amazing, but is very, very hard work that just comes naturally to me! ) But honestly, the reason why I am doing what I do is to educate/inspire/motivate and hold people accountable for the positive changes in their lives. It is insanely addicting and truly makes my soul smile.
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