Despite gaining muscle and being able to achieve chin ups I did not lose any weight! I am actually quite ashamed that I still look the same. My leg muscles have definition and my biceps can definitely flex! But I really don't look like a person who spends all this time in the gym. My stomach is like bloated looking. This is purely because I avoided educating myself about good nutrition.
My original idea was that if I worked out I could eat anything I wanted to. Plus, working out made me HUNGRY ALL THE TIME! So why not indulge.
It is safe to say I indulged myself by drinking protein shakes, eating chips, drinking soda, pigging out on candy, EVERYTHING sugary and fat. I was out of control!
I was not providing my body with the proper nutrition it needed in order to transform into the body I've been working so hard to achieve.
My fitness goal is to be 125-130 lb. I want to be that girl that can go into a gym and do a series of pull ups like it's the easiest thing in the world. I WANT the coveted line down my stomach, I want solid abs.
SOooooooooo I have to lose between 15-20 pounds of fat in order to achieve my fitness goal and I NEED TO EAT CLEAN. I need to learn how to cook.
This is the answer to all my woes. This is what I've been doing wrong. My body has been craving premium 91 octane fuel and is no longer accepting bronze shat.
I decided to create this blog to hold myself accountable to this life style change. I am entering my second week of eating clean. I am trying to follow the Eat Clean Diet.... or as I like to think of it... I am learning how to cook :)
My first week has been EXTREMELY difficult to refrain from eating the junk, the candy, the sugar and learning how to cook food.
I've turned to simple meals which consist of: fish, chicken, spinach, whole wheat pasta, asparagus, sweet potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, salads (with low fat/sodium/sugar dressing), Butternut Squash, plain Greek yogurt, apples, grape fruit, almond milk, endless FRUIT, VEGETABLES.
I am avoiding Candy, Sugar, Soda, Milk, Chips, and processed foods.
My first week was definitely not perfect!
It was very difficult to pass up coffee flavored frozen yogurt and white rice with peanut sauce all over it.
My body, however, has quickly responded to eating veges and fruits. I feel more awake, I am definitely more hydrated, and I really stay fuller longer eating grains, fruits, and veges then I did eating a hot dog with chili.
Week 2 Goals:
So I am going to continue to eat smaller portions, around 5-6 small meals a day. I am going to continue to work out 5-6 days a week for 1.5 hour. I am going to work more on cardio and building endurance.
Also, I am going to focus on pop pilates (great for toning muscles) when I am at home, winding down after dinner.
I need to work on ELIMINATING cheese as a topper. I think I'm over doing it with the cheese.
I need to replace juice with water that has like fresh lemon slices, grape fruit slices, or cucumbers. JUICE in the store is the DEVIL.
Continue to drink more water.
Continue exploring/experimenting with eat clean recipes, meal prep for the week.
So hopefully this blog keeps all my thoughts in order. I don't intend for anyone to read this crap. I just want to record my diet across a pretty template :)
