Progress Journal

The Whole 30 2016: Week 2 Completed

Week 2 is in the Books for the Whole30 and I'm still in the game.  The first thing you think about with a program such as this is everything you can't have.  It seems uber restrictive since there is no: Legumes Dairy Grains Seed Oils Artificial Sugars/Sweeteners It seems very restrictive and rigid.  I have ... read more >

The Whole 30 2016: Week 1 Completed

I was very concerned about doing this because I worried it would take me back to my restrictive dieting days and set me up for becoming obsessed with food again and disordered eating habits. Day 2 (Sunday) was the only day where I can say I felt some of those old familiar thoughts coming back ... read more >

My Healthiest Year Yet: Why The Whole 30

The One Thing I will be doing in October to Live Better is doing The Whole 30 Program.  I have been reading the book, "It Starts With Food" and I am a believer that the majority of health problems originate with what we eat. I want 2016 to be my healthiest year yet and so ... read more >

My July 2016 Nutrition and Fitness Challenge

I want 2016 to be my healthiest year yet! I believe the key to success is to focus on one thing at a time and be consistent My Nutrition Challenge for this month is to Drink 1 Gallon of Water Every Day.  This was a great habit and I think it's time to bring it ... read more >

I am enough: Lessons from Fitness Goals Past

I'm spring cleaning and I came across some Fitness Goals I made about 6 years ago.  What caught my attention was that I achieved EVERY SINGLE ONE of those fitness goals from reaching my desired clothing size, being able to do a pull up, getting to my target weight, and yet nearly 3 years ago ... read more >