It has been a while since I posted last. Sorry about that, but I needed some time to regroup.
During my hiatus, I discovered that food has been my weakness, my drug, my crutch, my shoulder to cry on, and most importantly my best friend (or so I thought). More importantly, I thought I had made more progress than I actually had.
The truth is I have been using food to escape life and it was easier to blame the food than myself. Like - The food looks and smells so good, I can't help myself... It is calling my name... The best one I have said a million times - I deserve it.... Actually, I don't deserve what poor nutrition does to my body, mind and soul. It sucks the life right out of you.
I have been working very, very hard to establish my "line in the sand" and now I am calling the shots, period. With that said, Mitch (my absolutely wonderful husband and best friend) and I have decided to commit ourselves to improving our health and anyone else that will listen. Not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.
For the next 30 days we are committing to only eating nutrient dense food in the forms of Leans Meats and fish, Veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds, little starch and no sugar. Yes that means, no dairy (except a little half/half in my coffee), grains of any kinds, or legumes (that includes peanuts). My personal exercise commitment is crossfit 3 days a week.
Day One - Paleo Challenge:
Bkfst:
chick breast w/olive bruschetta (Trader Joes), 1 apple, almond butter
Lunch:
Huge salad: chix breast, ham, red pepper, carrot, sheeps milk feta, onion, sunflower seeds. 1 white peach.
Dressing: Flax oil, balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard.
Pre-WorkOut Snack:
handful of cashews, macadamias, almonds.
Dinner:
chix breast w/olive bruschetta, baked acorn squash sprinkled w/cinnamon and a drizzle of olive oil, smidge of applesauce.
Exercise:
Joint Mobility, #2 Warm-up, and "Isabel" (went ok, except I needed to use the 18 lb Kettlebell). I finished Isabel in 1 min 23 secs - much to quickly.
As the day progressed, my energy dropped into the toilet which I expected. By the time I got home, I was beat. However, I really wanted to workout tonight to keep my promise to myself of 3 days a week. No more lies.
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Shannon you did awesome! Great first day, and you got a WOD in too! You're stronger than you think and next time we'll go heavier for your "Isabel".
ReplyDeleteGood Job Shannon.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great commitment for the next 30 days or more. Sorry I haven't been around. I am realizing more and more that I can not help my family if I am not healthy. No matter how old a person's children are they still need you to be there for them. Being unhealthy whether in mind, spirit or body helps no one. It only brings those around you down to your level. What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind? I've got some regrouping to do.
Mitch and Shannon, keep up the good work!
Claire
Hi Claire! It is soooo glad to hear from you. You are 100% right. I had the same issue with regard to never making myself a priority. I actually believed in my soul that I could make everyone happy and do it all. And I certainly tried for a long time, but the price was to high - me..
ReplyDeleteWhen I am struggling with boundary issues, I picture a dart board with me being the bullseye. It is the most coveted, sought after place on the board. The next ring out is my immediate family (Mitch and the Kids), then the next ring out is my parents, and so on. This how I filter the worlds demands and measure who it truly impacts. There are a lot of people (work, family, friends) in this world that will take all of you. The plain truth is that you just can't let them or there is nothing left for you except a headache and plain exhaustion.
Please let me know if I can be of any help to you. I really want to see you succeed. I know when you are truly ready to put yourself first you will and that day will change your life forever. I hope to be there to share in your sweet success! Take Care, S.