This screening determines if I'm eligible for discounts on health insurance throughout the upcoming year... Or, if I have to participate in a wellness program in order to get them. Last year, I ended up sitting through 10 weeks of Naturally Slim web videos. And, while I assume that the program helps some people, it just served to make me angry for 45 minutes each week.
Why?
Well, I already know the difference between a carb and a protein. I know that drinking water is important. But, I don't think that you should be able to eat whatever you want just because you make every meal last 25+ minutes. I don't think that cheese covered broccoli should be the ultimate example of a vegetable. And, I don't think that it's reasonable to expect people to eat only once or twice a day. But, that's just me.
So, this year, in an attempt to avoid another anger inducing set of videos, I'm trying to buckle down and get my 3 (or more) acceptable measurements. I like to think that I'm pretty close, especially compared to last year, but I don't really know...
The hubby and I have been doing CrossFit since December. We're pretty regular, usually three mornings a week. Plus, I've been trying to get back into yoga (I actually made it to class last Saturday). And, I joined a women's golf league that gets me out for nine holes once a week (barring weather or work related issues).
But, I've been at a standstill (weight wise) for awhile and I want to jump start my progress again. Focus shifts to the eating portion... doesn't it always?
Last October, I started my first Whole30, which finished right before Thanksgiving. It was amazing! I felt better than I had in years. The regular pains in my feet and back seemed to disappear. I had more energy. My seasonal vertigo symptoms cleared up. I slept great. And, due to my positive outlook, I signed myself and the hubby up for our gym's CrossFit Fundamentals.
After getting through the holidays, I did another Whole30. Similar warm and fuzzies.
Then, I got lazy. It's hard to meal prep for EVERY SINGLE MEAL. Because, no matter what people say, if you're really trying to stick to a paleo diet, you can't eat out at most restaurants.
I'd go on and off trying to follow the program. Weekdays only. 80% of the time. All sorts of crazy exceptions, etc. Then, as soon as work kicked up with budgeting season and the summer started (with all of it's parties and travelling), I was done.
Which brings me to current day... Aching feet. Allergies out of control. Not sleeping a lot of nights. Struggling at the gym (and anywhere else that requires moving).
I want to get back that "Tiger Blood" feeling... Today is day two of really getting back to it. I'm trying to stay accountable to my goals and pay attention to how I'm feeling (physically and emotionally) each day.
I'll wrap up with a few examples of what I've been eating so far...
Yesterday, I made this saute of garlic scapes, beet greens and sausage.
Half got mixed into eggs and topped with salsa for breakfast.
The other half topped off a baked sweet potato for lunch.
I love double duty mixtures!
Today, I used leftover pork roast to top off another baked sweet potato for lunch.
Finally, I've been using these paleo blueberry muffin(ettes) as snacks.
Cutting out snacks cold turkey is impossible for me...
But, I can make smarter choices.
