My Paleo Diaries Part 2

I am on Day 26 of my Paleo Diet and I have to be honest - I have been cheating just a little bit.  I find that working long hours does not cater itself to health food, but instead comfort food.  Just an example, I work at a DoubleTree hotel which key symbol is The Cookie - a 1oz, 320 calorie, buttery, nutty, chocolate goodness.  WAIT - Just to be clear I have not had a cookie.  It is however very hard to stick to a clear diet when those around those who are eating The Cookie.

At our mid-challenge weigh in at Chalk Fitness on Saturday, January 26th I was surprised by my results!  I lost 4lbs of fat!  Wha?!?!  Way too cool!   I am a little worried about the final weigh in this Saturday the 9th!  eep....I hope my results are even better or at least the same as my last weigh in.  :)  We'll See!  But hey, I lost 4 pounds!!!!!!!

More over, I am interested in seeing how the final work out challenge will go for me.  4 weeks ago on our initial weigh in and work out:

30 straight minutes
5 Burpees
10 Swings - 18lb Kettlebell
50 Meter Shuttle Run
*Repeat*

I was working out next to these 2 girls, which I like to call "The Power Twins" (they are totally not related but competative and ambitious!)  They called themselves Pace Partners and while I was next to them I tried so hard to keep up!  I acheieved an amazing number of 20!!! WOAH! Man o Man was I one tired little girl.

I initially wanted to "leave room for improvement" on my first go at it, but those Power Twins inspired and challenged me!  On Saturday, I hope to at least get 1 more rep in there but I want to get 25, we'll see, those burpees are killer!

I leave you now with this - the shirt I will wear on Saturday for my final weigh in & final challenge!

Thank you for your continued support!  I encourage everyone to work out and sweat - it makes you feel better in SO many ways!

If you're Orange County, please come visit us at Chalk Fitness - The Friends that Sweat Together, Stay together!

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!

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!