The title of this post is quite literally what I mean. Here I sit eating a bowl of mixed-fruit, watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, to be exact. I laugh at the sound of Allen and Braylen Kate playing downstairs and those muscles in my stomach ache, (abs, I think you call them) and I’m quickly reminded of that plank-inspired ab workout I endured yesterday.
And this feeling? I really, really like it.
Granted, I’m still very much a work in progress but in the last month I went from working out zero times each week to working out three times per week. I work out twice a week with a trainer and I make sure to work out at least once on my own each week. A number that I plan to increase in June, four is the magic number next month.
My workouts haven’t been easy or fun but somehow when they roll around I’m excited to go and I feel good the next day. I’m putting together a sample of the workouts we do but today I wanted to focus on some of the food choices I’ve been making.
I have the (more than) occasional splurge and I still need to reign that in and cut back. But for the most part I’m putting things in my body that I’m don’t feel bad about later. For the first few weeks of working out I would talk about this ideal body I wanted to see and each time my trainer, Josh, would remind that those nicely sculpted abs start in the kitchen.
And as much as I hate to admit it, he’s absolutely right.
He encouraged me to start the Paleo diet and yesterday marks my first week of Paleo eating. I need to sit down and really research and read about the diet but for now I refer to the chart below when making food choices.
I’m going to try and do regular Paleo posts where I take pictures of what I ate during the week and give you updates on my progress. I can’t promise you weekly posts, but I’ll definitely try my hardest to post them on a regular basis. I did take before pictures when I started working out last month and when I reach my goal I’ll show you the before and after.
Molly at Duchess of Fork says
That’s awesome, girl! But you look beautiful just how you are. It’s great that you’re in a good exercise routine. Not that I’m the pillar of fitness, but I believe regular exercise, along with a healthy diet, is key. Exercise helped me lose 40 lbs 6 years ago and I’ve kept it off (even after pregnancy!).
Stephie @ Our Marriage Adventure says
Kudos to you chica! I really am trying to get on this bandwagon, but its an area I am struggling with at the moment. Hopefully I’ll get my gear together sooner rather than later.
Erin says
My long-term goal is to eat Paleo, but right now I’m Primal (or lacto-paleo). I have cream in my coffee and the occasional cheese, wine or chocolate. But other than that? I stick pretty closely to it. My favorite Paeo-type food blog is Against All Grain – you will NOT feel deprived eating her recipes! In fact, the increase in fats and decrease in grains really won’t leave you feeling deprived at all. Since January I’ve lost 20 pounds, my menstrual cramps, migraines, and the astigmatism in both my eyes…now I feel like I can’t afford to go BACK to my old ways ๐
Kat says
I find it so difficult to fit working out in with everything else. I’m glad you’re picking it up! So exciting.
Amy says
please, please send some of that motivation my way!
good for you! can’t wait to see your progress (Even though i think you look great already).
btw, just curious – where is BK when you work out? i don’t know why, but i have SUCH guilt about leaving my girls in the gym childcare. ugh! i wish i could get past that. ๐
Karen At Home says
So excited for this Jennifer! Good for you! I just got serious this week about post baby #2 weight loss. I have been using the Fitness Pal App on my iPhone to keep my calories within a certain range. I am still breast feeding so I am not able to try anything extreme yet but I need to do something!!
Rachel says
That is AWESOME! Sticking to a new workout/eating routine is hard work. Good for you!