My Paleo Diaries

Health and Fitness has been a sincere goal of mine for that past year.  From joining a privately owned gym, to becoming a 'Founding 15' member, to changing my diet drastically - I have developed this passion!

Since beginning my workout regimen, I have gown down 3 dress sizes! HOLY COW!  In perspective, I was at the upper end of a size 12 trying to squeeze my way in to a size 12 dress or pair of pants.  Today I am at the lower end of a size 6!

My transformation took place over 7 months of working out 3-4 times a week at Chalk Fitness, and changing my diet to 6 days of no bread, starches, fruits (sugars) and other carbs, with the 7th day being my "Cheat Day", meaning I can eat anything - usually started the day off with a cheese everything bagel, topped with a doughnut dessert, burger or sandwich for lunch, icecream or candy afternoon snack and for dinner anything!

See my reader's digest version of my transformation:
This is me in 2011 - Size 12

                This is me working out - Hockey Jumps>


 Hack Squats









This is me October 31st 2012 dressed as Sarah Palin - Size 6

2012 was an incredible year for me!  My health has improved my body has improved and I am geared up for a lifetime of fit!  I began my certification process with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a personal trainer and will taking my final test next month, following that I will be take a course to become a Fitness Nutrition Specialist and eventually I may become a Holistic Health Coach through IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)! 

For the next week  4 weeks (28 days starting from Saturday, January 12th and ending on Saturday, February 9th) I will be following a strict Caveman Diet - I'm going PALEO!  As a member of gym pronounced it - Pall-eh-yo, I am excited to take on this new adventure.  While on this diet I am exercises twice as hard and throwing in Yoga to really enhance my results.

My goals for 2013
- loose 20% Body Fat
- Gain 9% Muscles
- Be Fully Hydrated Daily
- Get to a size 4!

So far, I have eaten quite a few seeds & nuts to snack on along with fruits and veggies.  I have tired a couple recipes I found on Pinterest that have helped me be creative with my food choices.  I've learned that I really LOVE Sweet Potatoes - Who knew?  I always hated them at Thanksgiving - probably because they were warm and mushy and I don't like marshmallows - unless they're in a S'more, which I tend to pass on.  Anywho - 3 days down, 25 to go of this crazy way of eating!

I will try to keep posting on my blog my update and follow up with pictures. 









Here's a toast to Health & Fitness!

Orange County Fair

I went to OC Fair yesterday!  I went with my husband, our good friend and his wife & daughter and our trainer and his wife and son.  The 8 of us had a blast!


We pet pigs, goats and sheep!  We saw giant cows and baby calfs.  We talked with a gentlemen farmer about Oxen and their incredible ability to pull heavy things!  We walked around the shopping center for unlimited opportunities to buy things you don't need and won't use!


FOOD!


The fair is known for fried food, BBQ, huge items and pure goodness.  Here is the list of things I ate:


Freshly sliced potato chips - lightly salted
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries
12" Corndog
Drumstick - vanilla ice cream, chocolate coating, peanut topping in a sugar cone.


Of course I did not eat all of this all at once if that's what you're thinking!  Now, my husband and I have been on a strict diet and for 6 days we eat very conservatively and healthy and on the 7th day we have a "Cheat Day" where we can eat the not-so-healthy foods!  And as you may have guessed; yesterday was our cheat day.  And to save on money and cost - we shared!


Overall the day was fantastic!  I love watching young children find true amazement and fascination with everything at the fair.  I must say that I lived vicariously though my friends' kids! :)  Watching them have fun was fun enough for me!  I was also jealous of their ability to take a nap!


In recap:  I believe we walked a total of over 4 miles (I in flip flops), I have a massive sunburn on my shoulders and upper arms, the back of my knees (OUCH) and the tops of my feet (weird).  I got home and was completely tired and exhausted.  


What a great day!

I Sprinted!

On Tuesday, July 10th for the first time since I could remember I sprinted!  Meaning:  I ran a short distance very fast.  I have never been much of a runner, really though I was never a runner.

In March of this year I became an investor or what they call a Founding Fifteen Member of Chalk Fitness.  Chalk Fitness is an independently owned gym in Placentia, California that geared toward "less fat, more muscle"  It's group fitness with a personal touch!  I have been working out very committedy 2 - 3 times per week doing rigorous cardio and weight lifting with Kettle Bells.

I slowly have been getting better at running, no longer gasping for air or getting tired; but by no means do I run..I jog!  On Tuesday, as part of our "over time" work out, we did six 12meter sprints!!  I was surprised when I pushed myself just enough and guess what???? I SPRINTED!!  wha wha wha!?!?!?!


Goal:  5k!  One day, one day I'll get there!

Checkout:  www.chalkfitness.com and join the revolution!