Today is Day 30 of my Whole30 challenge. I'll do a recap later for what today's foods were, but for now, I want to share the awesomeness of the success.
When I started, these were my numbers:
Weight: 172.3
Bust: 39"
Waist: 33"
Abdomen: 39"
Hips: 40"
Roughly. There was up to an inch variance depending on time of day and tape measure used...and whether or not I could breathe.
As of this morning, my numbers are:
Weight: 161.4
Bust: 38"
Waist: 31.5"
Abdomen: 36"
Hips: 38"
...and I can breathe when I take the measurements.
Not to mention, I feel amazing. I feel healthier, stronger, clearer. I still have a raging case of ADOS... (Attention Defici---oooh, sparkly!), some anxiety/panic attacks, and seasonal allergies. BUT! I have lost my allergy to pineapple and kept off my allergy to iodine! So, yay!
Ultimately, I'd like to lose another 10lbs or so and see if I can drop those numbers to 38-28-36. My first goal was to get my hips to 38"....SUCCESS! Now, to get the other number for my waist to cooperate... :D
I'll do another Whole30 challenge in April, just to make sure I'm super hero ready come Memorial Day for Gamex.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Day 28 & 29 - The Whole30
This is it. These are the final days.
....and I'm sick.... fml.
So, I didn't recap yesterday...and, honestly, I don't remember much of it. I remember I ate eggs for breakfast...I think I skipped second breakfast and eventually had a salad for lunch...then Ken took me to dinner where I had a steak and shrimp, mashed potatoes, ice cream (I KNOW I KNOW!) and a glass or three of red wine. I don't honestly remember much. It was an emotionally and physically exhausting day. I helped my best friend and chiropractor for 6 years, Kara Nania, sell off her equipment and clean her office. There were so many times I wanted to cry...but, I didn't for her sake. I couldn't bear seeing her beautiful face streaked with tears. It's a long story, but suffice it to say she'll be greatly missed.
I skipped the gym today because I feel like crap. I have zippo energy and whatever energy I appear to have is likely from sheer adrenaline. I'm skipping the gym tomorrow because I think it will be about the same.
...but, I'm not skipping today's recap...
RECAP
Breakfast: buffalo chicken salad (this was left overs from a few nights ago...I left it in my boss' fridge from the other day when I only ate half.
Lunch: Southwest chicken salad. Nothing paleo about this, but it was 3pm and I was starving.
Dinner: GF Chicken Noodle Soup to make me feel better.
I also had two bananas and 3 whiskey & sodas because...well... I feel like crap. The whiskey and soda is my form of medicine, seriously. It's making my voice sound less crackly.
I've been knitting tonight. I can't wait to fit into it! It's a backless halter and I hope to make it look amazing. If I finish it before March 10, I'll wear it to the Comedy & Magic Club when we go to see Jay Leno. :D
....and I'm sick.... fml.
So, I didn't recap yesterday...and, honestly, I don't remember much of it. I remember I ate eggs for breakfast...I think I skipped second breakfast and eventually had a salad for lunch...then Ken took me to dinner where I had a steak and shrimp, mashed potatoes, ice cream (I KNOW I KNOW!) and a glass or three of red wine. I don't honestly remember much. It was an emotionally and physically exhausting day. I helped my best friend and chiropractor for 6 years, Kara Nania, sell off her equipment and clean her office. There were so many times I wanted to cry...but, I didn't for her sake. I couldn't bear seeing her beautiful face streaked with tears. It's a long story, but suffice it to say she'll be greatly missed.
I skipped the gym today because I feel like crap. I have zippo energy and whatever energy I appear to have is likely from sheer adrenaline. I'm skipping the gym tomorrow because I think it will be about the same.
...but, I'm not skipping today's recap...
RECAP
Breakfast: buffalo chicken salad (this was left overs from a few nights ago...I left it in my boss' fridge from the other day when I only ate half.
Lunch: Southwest chicken salad. Nothing paleo about this, but it was 3pm and I was starving.
Dinner: GF Chicken Noodle Soup to make me feel better.
I also had two bananas and 3 whiskey & sodas because...well... I feel like crap. The whiskey and soda is my form of medicine, seriously. It's making my voice sound less crackly.
I've been knitting tonight. I can't wait to fit into it! It's a backless halter and I hope to make it look amazing. If I finish it before March 10, I'll wear it to the Comedy & Magic Club when we go to see Jay Leno. :D
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tales from the Gym - Personal Training
I have a goal. My goal is to be spandex-ready and worthy by Memorial Day weekend. Specifically, May 24. To that end, I talked to one of the trainers at my gym yesterday about personal training.
I was set up for my free consultation for this morning. I am fairly certain the guy was trying to kill me. I've been doing StrongLifts 5x5 since November and only recently hit plateaus in everything. I did a 20% deload and am going to work back up from there.
The guy who was doing my consult today, thinks I should stop SL because it's "advanced" and I need to work the smaller muscles to build them up to push through stalls, etc. Resistance training.
But. I like SL.
I also like the torture he put me through today. I, personally, think both would work nicely together to get the results I want.
We'll see if the trainer agrees. Her name is Nike and she told me she wanted to train me. She knows what I lift; she knows my goals. We chat because she's awesome. As much as I like the super-cute trainer, Daniel, I think he'd be a little distracting--though, he's pretty awesome as a bench press spotter. Very encouraging.
Anyway. Chris, the training director, really put me through some hardcore stuff and I discovered I have a phobia of balls. He had me doing squats with a yoga ball and I was afraid I'd pop it (hey, I've been told I was *fat* all my life...). Then, he wanted me to do burpees with an 8lb weighted ball. I knew the instant I put it down, my arms would slip and I'd break something...and I just sorta stood there, staring, trying to psych myself into it. I finally turned to him and said, "Can I not do that with this?" He was confused and started talking about strong cores, etc. I said, "Yeah...see...it's not my core I'm worried about...it's the fact my hands will slip off the ball and I will collapse onto it, crushing my sternum." He laughed and handed me a set of 12lbs dumbbells...that were circular on the ends. I put them down on the mat and stared a minute...then stood up and said, "Can I just do regular burpees? I'd rather not roll around and really hurt myself." Apparently, though, this fear of mine is because I don't have a strong core. Couldn't possibly be because I have no depth perception and very little coordination...coupled with a severe lack of confidence in doing anything involving something that requires depth perception and coordination. I digress.
There were a few exercises I just couldn't do. Planking and lifting a 12lb dumbbell was the first...followed by the stupid weighted burpees...and ending with a step thing where you step up onto a raised platform, balance and lift the 12lbs dumbbells over your head, then step off the other side. Remember a lack of depth perception and such? I also have a lack of balance...and a bad knee....which gave out on the step down.
TIME TO WORK THAT KNEE! Dear lord, I thought I was going to die...and I'm a pretty strong girl... But, then again, my left knee *is* pretty jacked up. As is my left shoulder. I'd really like to do things like what I did today as a supplement to my strong lifts. Hopefully, they'll agree.
I was set up for my free consultation for this morning. I am fairly certain the guy was trying to kill me. I've been doing StrongLifts 5x5 since November and only recently hit plateaus in everything. I did a 20% deload and am going to work back up from there.
The guy who was doing my consult today, thinks I should stop SL because it's "advanced" and I need to work the smaller muscles to build them up to push through stalls, etc. Resistance training.
But. I like SL.
I also like the torture he put me through today. I, personally, think both would work nicely together to get the results I want.
We'll see if the trainer agrees. Her name is Nike and she told me she wanted to train me. She knows what I lift; she knows my goals. We chat because she's awesome. As much as I like the super-cute trainer, Daniel, I think he'd be a little distracting--though, he's pretty awesome as a bench press spotter. Very encouraging.
Anyway. Chris, the training director, really put me through some hardcore stuff and I discovered I have a phobia of balls. He had me doing squats with a yoga ball and I was afraid I'd pop it (hey, I've been told I was *fat* all my life...). Then, he wanted me to do burpees with an 8lb weighted ball. I knew the instant I put it down, my arms would slip and I'd break something...and I just sorta stood there, staring, trying to psych myself into it. I finally turned to him and said, "Can I not do that with this?" He was confused and started talking about strong cores, etc. I said, "Yeah...see...it's not my core I'm worried about...it's the fact my hands will slip off the ball and I will collapse onto it, crushing my sternum." He laughed and handed me a set of 12lbs dumbbells...that were circular on the ends. I put them down on the mat and stared a minute...then stood up and said, "Can I just do regular burpees? I'd rather not roll around and really hurt myself." Apparently, though, this fear of mine is because I don't have a strong core. Couldn't possibly be because I have no depth perception and very little coordination...coupled with a severe lack of confidence in doing anything involving something that requires depth perception and coordination. I digress.
There were a few exercises I just couldn't do. Planking and lifting a 12lb dumbbell was the first...followed by the stupid weighted burpees...and ending with a step thing where you step up onto a raised platform, balance and lift the 12lbs dumbbells over your head, then step off the other side. Remember a lack of depth perception and such? I also have a lack of balance...and a bad knee....which gave out on the step down.
TIME TO WORK THAT KNEE! Dear lord, I thought I was going to die...and I'm a pretty strong girl... But, then again, my left knee *is* pretty jacked up. As is my left shoulder. I'd really like to do things like what I did today as a supplement to my strong lifts. Hopefully, they'll agree.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Day 24 - The Whole30
Twenty-four days into this challenge and I have found two things: 1) I have a weakness for alcohol; 2) I have a weakness for nutella.
This past week has not been the best of weeks in this challenge, but I had a couple things happen this morning that made me feel recharged and energized and believe that the "sacrifice" is worth every moment.
I have a pair of khakis that I love. I haven't been able to wear these khakis in a long time. Like, nearly 10 years. I kept all my "skinny" clothes because I had this idea that I would someday fit back into a size 8. Whereas I am not a size 8 yet, these pants weren't size 8s to being with. :)
They were, however, impossible for me to wear. I can say with honesty and great joy that I can wear these pants again and I know that, come May, these pants will actually fit better than when I got them!
So, to recap yesterday's poor eating choices...
RECAP
*Running 2.5 miles in 30 minutes...went straight to the Farmer's Market...
Breakfast: 4egg omelet with bacon & onions and a side salad with basalmic vinegerette and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Dinner: Herb crusted salmon with gingered bok choy. It was delicious.
I also had a couple Tablespoons of Nutella and a glass of Canadian whiskey and soda (as in soda water). I need to stop sabotaging myself and just stick with the program. It works...and I know I'll do it again--probably in April.
This past week has not been the best of weeks in this challenge, but I had a couple things happen this morning that made me feel recharged and energized and believe that the "sacrifice" is worth every moment.
I have a pair of khakis that I love. I haven't been able to wear these khakis in a long time. Like, nearly 10 years. I kept all my "skinny" clothes because I had this idea that I would someday fit back into a size 8. Whereas I am not a size 8 yet, these pants weren't size 8s to being with. :)
They were, however, impossible for me to wear. I can say with honesty and great joy that I can wear these pants again and I know that, come May, these pants will actually fit better than when I got them!
So, to recap yesterday's poor eating choices...
RECAP
*Running 2.5 miles in 30 minutes...went straight to the Farmer's Market...
Breakfast: 4egg omelet with bacon & onions and a side salad with basalmic vinegerette and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Dinner: Herb crusted salmon with gingered bok choy. It was delicious.
I also had a couple Tablespoons of Nutella and a glass of Canadian whiskey and soda (as in soda water). I need to stop sabotaging myself and just stick with the program. It works...and I know I'll do it again--probably in April.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tales from the Gym - I Am Fe-Male
Today was a big day for me. It was the day I got to attempt my squat goal: 200lbs. I said "When I am able to squat 200#, then I will get myself a 'Miss Fit' tank top."
...and so I am designing my tank top.
Whilst I was setting up for my last set, a gentleman came over to me and stared with great intensity into my eyes. Quietly, he said, "You are a very strong woman..." And I just smiled and said, "Aww, anyone could lift this--it's only 200#!" (trying to be jocular). He continued his serious gaze and said, "I could never lift that...my back wouldn't handle it!"
I didn't have the heart to tell him he couldn't do it because he didn't believe he could. I did, however, say, "I'm sure you could with a little effort and training."
Because, seriously, if I can do it, anyone can do it. I have back problems, knee problems, ankle problems...heck, my hips aren't even level let alone straight. I probably shouldn't be able to squat 200lbs, but, like the bumble bee, I don't know that I can't.
So I did.
Someone asked once why I'd want to lift so much weight. Presumably, the person thought I was doing it for attention (because, really, how many women do you see benching 115#, squatting 200#, and deadlifting 185#). But, honestly, I enjoy it. There's just something about the feeling of pushing yourself just that much harder to become harder, better, faster, stronger.
I'm not trying to "beat the boys." I'm trying to beat Me. I'm trying to beat that little voice in my head that says, "You can't..." Because you know what? I'm a female. And that means I CAN....because... y'know, I'm Iron Man*.
*That's Fe-Male. Get it? Fe = Iron? Iron Man...? IT'S SCIENCE!!!!
...and so I am designing my tank top.
Whilst I was setting up for my last set, a gentleman came over to me and stared with great intensity into my eyes. Quietly, he said, "You are a very strong woman..." And I just smiled and said, "Aww, anyone could lift this--it's only 200#!" (trying to be jocular). He continued his serious gaze and said, "I could never lift that...my back wouldn't handle it!"
I didn't have the heart to tell him he couldn't do it because he didn't believe he could. I did, however, say, "I'm sure you could with a little effort and training."
Because, seriously, if I can do it, anyone can do it. I have back problems, knee problems, ankle problems...heck, my hips aren't even level let alone straight. I probably shouldn't be able to squat 200lbs, but, like the bumble bee, I don't know that I can't.
So I did.
Someone asked once why I'd want to lift so much weight. Presumably, the person thought I was doing it for attention (because, really, how many women do you see benching 115#, squatting 200#, and deadlifting 185#). But, honestly, I enjoy it. There's just something about the feeling of pushing yourself just that much harder to become harder, better, faster, stronger.
I'm not trying to "beat the boys." I'm trying to beat Me. I'm trying to beat that little voice in my head that says, "You can't..." Because you know what? I'm a female. And that means I CAN....because... y'know, I'm Iron Man*.
*That's Fe-Male. Get it? Fe = Iron? Iron Man...? IT'S SCIENCE!!!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Halfway on The Whole30 Program
I suppose, mathematically speaking, tomorrow would be the actual half way point of the Whole30 Challenge, but, y'know what? It's been two weeks since I started and that is just awesome. So, how's the last two weeks been? Here's a bit of a recap of things.
Things I'm not supposed to know...
I've lost 10 pounds. I started with 172 (I listed it as 170, because that's what I'd say to people) and I'm at 162. I've also lost inches. I always pull the tape tightly because I *hate* those numbers, but lets be realistic--I'm only hurting myself when I do that. My numbers to start were 38-33-40 and the abdomen (2" from navel) was at 38, as well. Today, my measurements were 38-31.5-38 and 36 at the abdomen. I admit it. I squeed.
Things I have learned...
When they say no alcohol for 30 days, they mean it. I had a total of 4 vodka tonics in the last 14 days. The first two didn't do much other than taste icky; the second two plastered me and made me sick to my stomach. Enough for me to say I'm not doing that again in the next 2 weeks. Don't care. Not worth that pain.
I've also learned I need to eat before my workouts. If I don't, I just can't push the weight (HA! punny!). I also really need to pay attention to time and eat. Three times a day is not that difficult. Protein! Protein! Protein!
Things that have improved...
MY SLEEP! Mostly. I still have off nights, but for the most part, I'm falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up semi-refreshed.
So, what did I nom on today during one of the most emotionally stressful days of my last few weeks?
RECAP
Breakfast: Chicken livers and coffee.
Lunch: The salad from last night....yum!
Dinner: Spaghetti squash spaghetti with meatballs from last night, chicken, and black olives. I finished off the meatballs....SO YUM!
Now, I'm getting my magnesium (the powder, coconut milk, a banana and a little bit of unsweetened cocoa powder), knitting this sweater for the weekend (you can read about that kinda stuff here), and watching a movie before passing out so I can go to the gym tomorrow and be SHE-RA!
Things I'm not supposed to know...
I've lost 10 pounds. I started with 172 (I listed it as 170, because that's what I'd say to people) and I'm at 162. I've also lost inches. I always pull the tape tightly because I *hate* those numbers, but lets be realistic--I'm only hurting myself when I do that. My numbers to start were 38-33-40 and the abdomen (2" from navel) was at 38, as well. Today, my measurements were 38-31.5-38 and 36 at the abdomen. I admit it. I squeed.
Things I have learned...
When they say no alcohol for 30 days, they mean it. I had a total of 4 vodka tonics in the last 14 days. The first two didn't do much other than taste icky; the second two plastered me and made me sick to my stomach. Enough for me to say I'm not doing that again in the next 2 weeks. Don't care. Not worth that pain.
I've also learned I need to eat before my workouts. If I don't, I just can't push the weight (HA! punny!). I also really need to pay attention to time and eat. Three times a day is not that difficult. Protein! Protein! Protein!
Things that have improved...
MY SLEEP! Mostly. I still have off nights, but for the most part, I'm falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up semi-refreshed.
So, what did I nom on today during one of the most emotionally stressful days of my last few weeks?
RECAP
Breakfast: Chicken livers and coffee.
Lunch: The salad from last night....yum!
Dinner: Spaghetti squash spaghetti with meatballs from last night, chicken, and black olives. I finished off the meatballs....SO YUM!
Now, I'm getting my magnesium (the powder, coconut milk, a banana and a little bit of unsweetened cocoa powder), knitting this sweater for the weekend (you can read about that kinda stuff here), and watching a movie before passing out so I can go to the gym tomorrow and be SHE-RA!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Day 2 - Food Recap
Today was a workout day.
These days always throw me off. I also realized that I need to (at least at the start of this) do something not entirely Whole30 approved--I need a protein shake at night because it's how I drink my magnesium. I need the magnesium (for now) to help me sleep so I don't have days like today...
6:00am - Alarm goes off. Killed it.
6:45am - Second alarm goes off. Killed it.
7:15am - Husband stumbles in to search for a towel...I notice the time and immediately....curl back up and groan. Despite sleeping the night through, and sleeping soundly, I did not sleep well or restfully.
At this point, I crawled out of bed and got into my workout gear and got ready to leave. I remember being at the gym and doing my bodyweight squats. I remember crying about my pathetic OHPs, and I remember empowering myself with 175# dead lifts. I don't remember driving home. I remember making breakfast (which I'll share in a sec) and knitting...and the nap I ended up taking...and from there, I remember pretty well.
So.
RECAP
Breakfast: 3 eggs and 3oz grilled steak
Lunch: I almost missed this and it wasn't balanced at all. It was simply 3 oz of grilled steak.
Dinner: From The Clothes Make the Girl, I made the Moroccan Pork Chops with cucumber salad. My husband (who has no interest in being Paleo) loved this meal and was sad there was not more (Note to self: Make large batch of salad). Despite it being a training day, I haven't really been all that hungry. Just lethargic. I'm going to have a banana to cleanse my palate and then have a protein shake later for the magnesium powder. Probably use 2 scoops of the protein powder, coconut milk, and another banana. Have a lot of muscle cramps and knots...magnesium and potassium for the win!
These days always throw me off. I also realized that I need to (at least at the start of this) do something not entirely Whole30 approved--I need a protein shake at night because it's how I drink my magnesium. I need the magnesium (for now) to help me sleep so I don't have days like today...
6:00am - Alarm goes off. Killed it.
6:45am - Second alarm goes off. Killed it.
7:15am - Husband stumbles in to search for a towel...I notice the time and immediately....curl back up and groan. Despite sleeping the night through, and sleeping soundly, I did not sleep well or restfully.
At this point, I crawled out of bed and got into my workout gear and got ready to leave. I remember being at the gym and doing my bodyweight squats. I remember crying about my pathetic OHPs, and I remember empowering myself with 175# dead lifts. I don't remember driving home. I remember making breakfast (which I'll share in a sec) and knitting...and the nap I ended up taking...and from there, I remember pretty well.
So.
RECAP
Breakfast: 3 eggs and 3oz grilled steak
Lunch: I almost missed this and it wasn't balanced at all. It was simply 3 oz of grilled steak.
Dinner: From The Clothes Make the Girl, I made the Moroccan Pork Chops with cucumber salad. My husband (who has no interest in being Paleo) loved this meal and was sad there was not more (Note to self: Make large batch of salad). Despite it being a training day, I haven't really been all that hungry. Just lethargic. I'm going to have a banana to cleanse my palate and then have a protein shake later for the magnesium powder. Probably use 2 scoops of the protein powder, coconut milk, and another banana. Have a lot of muscle cramps and knots...magnesium and potassium for the win!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Whole30 Challenge
Today is day 1 of my Whole30 Program. No grains, no sugars, no dairy, no alcohol, no legumes, no processed foods for 30 days.
I've been so remiss in keeping track of other health things with this blog, I'm hoping this will keep me accountable. I've changed the name and such because this is a lifestyle change--the next 30 days are just to reset my system. To heal it.
I love Greek mythology. I can relate most of the Greek gods to my own faith and aspects of my God. For example, Jehovah Nissi is the LORD my banner...which means nothing unless you put it into context. The banner is a sign of encouragement in battle, giving a person or group of people hope to fight on and the strength to win. Therefore, Jehovah Nissi is the God of Victory...but, it would feel silly to make the blog's title "Jehovah Nissi." Nike, the shoe company, had a great slogan of "Just Do It" and Nike barely had her own mythology after becoming the charioteer for Zeus.
Perfect! I'm not offending anyone!
So!! Let the healthy diet .... BEGIN!
PS: I lift weights. Heavy weights. Follow me on Fitocracy to keep up with that progress. As of this blog, I bench press 110lbs, squat 165lbs, and dead lift 175lbs. If *I* can do it, so can you!
I've been so remiss in keeping track of other health things with this blog, I'm hoping this will keep me accountable. I've changed the name and such because this is a lifestyle change--the next 30 days are just to reset my system. To heal it.
I love Greek mythology. I can relate most of the Greek gods to my own faith and aspects of my God. For example, Jehovah Nissi is the LORD my banner...which means nothing unless you put it into context. The banner is a sign of encouragement in battle, giving a person or group of people hope to fight on and the strength to win. Therefore, Jehovah Nissi is the God of Victory...but, it would feel silly to make the blog's title "Jehovah Nissi." Nike, the shoe company, had a great slogan of "Just Do It" and Nike barely had her own mythology after becoming the charioteer for Zeus.
Perfect! I'm not offending anyone!
So!! Let the healthy diet .... BEGIN!
PS: I lift weights. Heavy weights. Follow me on Fitocracy to keep up with that progress. As of this blog, I bench press 110lbs, squat 165lbs, and dead lift 175lbs. If *I* can do it, so can you!
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