So, I've been told to update my blog. I looked and see it's been about a year! I've thought about updating but frankly nothing exciting has been happening around here. BUT, today, my 3 faithful readers, I invite you on my latest journey. This journey is about 35 years overdue. But here we go.
Many people know that I started crossfit about 2 years ago. I like that I feel stronger, my joints are looser and that my newfound strength scares my students a little bit. :) BUT, where's the weight loss? So far I've put on 20 pounds doing crossfit. Because my pants fit the same I know that it's muscle weight - still, I need to see the scale needle go the other way.
So, after countless documentaries, readings, tryings etc... I am going to start changing the way I eat. I watched my latest documentary last night and he said "I used to think that it was 80% exercise and 20% diet. Now I think it's opposite." I think he's right.
So, in this blog I will be keeping you updated on what I learn, how I feel and a little about what I'm eating. To start I will be "giving up" wheat and sugar. I put giving up in quotes because there's always room for a cheat day. I think if I give up what I love completely I'm setting myself up to fail.
If you're interested in seeing where I'm coming from then here is a list of my favorite documentaries, some I have watched more than once:
Hungry For Change
Cereal Killers (Ella and I watched this last night)
Food INC
Food Matters
Fat Head
I also watched "Forks Over Knives" and "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead". They were good but not as life changing, maybe, as the others. If you only watch one I would highly recommend "Hungry for Change" Most of these are available on Netflix.
So far I have given up pop, added protein shakes and chia, and am starting to look for a good source of grass-fed beef.
I have 2 paleo cookbooks on the way from Amazon (not planning on full paleo) and a goal of 50 pounds down. Wish me luck!
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