Today is Monday, in case you didn't know that =) I have officially been on Paleo one month ya'll!! I also lost another 2 lbs last week!! I found some dark chocolate and I kind of went a bit Norman Bates on it since I feel like its been ages since I have had something that sweet. But I did work out 4 times last week which I am very proud of! I feel like 4 lbs a weeks is a good healthy amount to lose every week, so I am satisfied. :)
For some reason today, things just felt weird. I can't put my finger on what or why though. I had a fairly normal pre-work morning. Even though it was an abnormal freezing 37 degrees this morning! Got to work and seemed to be very easily irritated and overwhelmed. Even though I have only 3 babies today instead of my usual 5; as far as I am concerned I might as well have had 9! Then a wonderful co-worker made a starbucks run so I was able to get some delicious venti Vanilla Rooibis tea w/ 4 sweet N Low... yuuummmmmmmm.
I CONFESS: Sweet N Low is NOT paleo approved. But, it is one of my "big cheats" that I tend to consume with my tea or americano. That and having salads which I do not make and dressing which I do not make. Thats about the most cheating I do so I feel pretty okay about it ;)
Back to the rooibs: I love this tea! It is just so wonderful and smells amazing! If Starbucks made it into a candle I would surely buy it. Well, this wonderful tea only had a few sips of it before one of our bigger moose tots decided to charge me for a big snuggly hug(which I normally always welcome) spilling my tea on me and a bit on himself. It was just a little bit, but was still just annoying to me. As much of an blonde, idiot or clutz as I can be with the simple task of conversation or even walking for that matter, I am not one to normally waste, or drop or be clumsy when it comes to drinks. So this was really irritating even though it was a complete accident I found myself getting probably more upset than I should have.
With that being said, my break could not have come sooner!! I was beyond ready to take a breather. So then as I get settled in with my computer, tea, chicken and carrots to eat during said break I moved my computer back an inch or so forgetting that I set my tea behind it. yep. All over the floor. I normally don't have these kinds of mornings where everything just irks me and rubs me the wrong way. Sure I get annoyed and irritated when things don't go my way just any normal human being but today has just seemed to be going the straight opposite of how I'd want my monday to go! What is the deal?!?!
It is now nap time. My 3 little ones are sleepy soundly and it is just blissful to hear the rain pitter patter outside. I love me some rainy days =) I have done the one thing, that is not always the FIRST thing I know I should do: pray. I am not always so quick to pray when I know I should. When I know God wants me to not worry because He's got His plans all laid out for me. I need to take comfort in that and not try to be so flustered when my day isnt going the way I intend for it to go. As cheesy as this is.... and I may get teased for this later because of its cheesiness, but it is so good in its truth, "I may not know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future." His ways are better, who am I to tell not only MY creator, but the creator of the Universe how things should go? Its like clay telling the potter what to make it into. He has reasons for what appears to be a weird and crummy day to teach me something and to be joyful. But in all realities, I am beyond blessed. I have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, more than one pair of shoes, a car to drive, food to eat, family that loves me, a church family that points me to Jesus and a savior who died for me and took on my sin. Why complain? Well, it all to simple; sin. Im human. These things happen. But I am so grateful for the conviction, repentance and forgiveness I can be granted. All I suppose I can say is that its a case of the mondays.
Here's to Mondays!
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Start of Paleo Week 4
Well friends here I am starting Week 4 on Paleo. I must say, I LOVE IT! I feel so good, I have energy and don't need an americano in the morning to function. Maybe that is also because I am going to bed earlier and getting more sleep. And I love sleep so this is a wonderful thing! I admit, to my shame, I did not work out once last week =/ So when I went to go weigh myself on the scale this morning I was indeed a bit nervous. But stepped on and sure enough, down 2 more lbs. I don't think I blogged last week but I lost 4 more lbs the week before this one.
THAT IS CRAZY!
That makes a total of 14 lbs since starting paleo and a total of 40 lbs for 2012. This really is the hardest physical thing I have ever done or worked for. I am finding that there really is a lot of temptation around me, but I am really lucky to have the support of my room mates, friends, family and church family that have all been very encouraging and helpful! I am blessed.
I finally took some cooking risks this last week and tried out some little ways to make my veggies taste better. I cannot lie, I am not too risky when it comes to cooking. I think it stems from the fact that I would be so disappointed in myself if I ruined something due to an experiment and had to throw it away. But, lucky for me, my room mate, friend who happens to be a wife and Momma to 3 kiddos, Morgan, offered to help me and see if we could figure out some ways to make my boring food taste yummy. SUCCESS! We did! She was such a help and so nice to offer her knowledge in cooking to help this intimidated Dino-chow eater out a bit =D Now I feel like I can take a few more risks with what I cook and not have to eat plain veggies.
--Notice that I have been talking mostly about making the veggies taste good. HUGE fruit fan, but plain veggies without some dressing, not my cup of tea. That is still a tough one for Tay. And speaking of tea, tea without sugar, sweetener or milk is not my cup of tea either I've found out.
The other hard thing for me has been budgeting and planning like I had predicted. But thankfully I think I am onto a budget plan that will help me to not go without paleo food for a few days. Not gonna lie, I live a paycheck to paycheck lifestyle like a lot of people I know, and I've always had a hard time saving money, so I almost had to go back to eating top ramen and microwave foods. Which is okay. but not ideal for my current goals in getting healthy. However, I did receive the, "It's okay to do that." from a fellow Paleo-ian? ite?... from another person who eats paleo, and she said it was okay. Not the normal response when following a strict type of eating! this blew my mind and has taken some pressure that I tend to put on myself to not screw up. Phew!
For me, I fall off the wagon so easy when it comes to junk food because I love it so! So when I allow myself a little, I have found I don't have a lot of self discipline to stop after just one meal, or one day even. I've been learning a huge lesson in self motivation and self discipline these past few weeks. Such a challenge, but it just goes to show that you're never too old to change your ways!
Here's to the next weigh in!
THAT IS CRAZY!
That makes a total of 14 lbs since starting paleo and a total of 40 lbs for 2012. This really is the hardest physical thing I have ever done or worked for. I am finding that there really is a lot of temptation around me, but I am really lucky to have the support of my room mates, friends, family and church family that have all been very encouraging and helpful! I am blessed.
I finally took some cooking risks this last week and tried out some little ways to make my veggies taste better. I cannot lie, I am not too risky when it comes to cooking. I think it stems from the fact that I would be so disappointed in myself if I ruined something due to an experiment and had to throw it away. But, lucky for me, my room mate, friend who happens to be a wife and Momma to 3 kiddos, Morgan, offered to help me and see if we could figure out some ways to make my boring food taste yummy. SUCCESS! We did! She was such a help and so nice to offer her knowledge in cooking to help this intimidated Dino-chow eater out a bit =D Now I feel like I can take a few more risks with what I cook and not have to eat plain veggies.
--Notice that I have been talking mostly about making the veggies taste good. HUGE fruit fan, but plain veggies without some dressing, not my cup of tea. That is still a tough one for Tay. And speaking of tea, tea without sugar, sweetener or milk is not my cup of tea either I've found out.
The other hard thing for me has been budgeting and planning like I had predicted. But thankfully I think I am onto a budget plan that will help me to not go without paleo food for a few days. Not gonna lie, I live a paycheck to paycheck lifestyle like a lot of people I know, and I've always had a hard time saving money, so I almost had to go back to eating top ramen and microwave foods. Which is okay. but not ideal for my current goals in getting healthy. However, I did receive the, "It's okay to do that." from a fellow Paleo-ian? ite?... from another person who eats paleo, and she said it was okay. Not the normal response when following a strict type of eating! this blew my mind and has taken some pressure that I tend to put on myself to not screw up. Phew!
For me, I fall off the wagon so easy when it comes to junk food because I love it so! So when I allow myself a little, I have found I don't have a lot of self discipline to stop after just one meal, or one day even. I've been learning a huge lesson in self motivation and self discipline these past few weeks. Such a challenge, but it just goes to show that you're never too old to change your ways!
Here's to the next weigh in!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Paleo Week 1- done and done!
That's right, one week down! Okay so this week has been a week of trial and error for sure! But, very shortly after what turned out to be somewhat of a starvation post, a very lovely lady name Marna, whose children I adore(both have been/are currently at SLC:D) and who has been an incredible help in the beginning of my Paleo journey. She has a great blog if you are at all interested in hearing her journey or getting meal plans I recommend you check out her blog here. Well, She came to my rescue with a Larabar and told me it was my new snack best friend and I'm not kidding you guys, it was delish!! Who knew this type of food could be so good and super healthy for you too? I had a hard time trying to figure out how to make food taste yummy, especially veggies without that good old friend of mine ranch dressing. and have just been to scared to try to make anything so far this week without getting the basics down first. Thankfully, I have another incredible friend, Amanda who wanted to start this lifestyle change as well and she went to town! She made like 5 different dressings, peach butter, paleo mayo, which I affectionately call, Paleonaise =) and this incredible chocolate granola that satisfies my sweet tooth ever so wonderfully!! So from the bottom of my heart Amanda : THANK YOU!!!!
Man, this is such an incredible journey I feel like God is allowing me to go on. I know I do not have the strength on my own, and I am so thankful for the strength to continue to turn from the tempting cupcakes, McDonald's, chips, fries, and many many other scrumptious temptations I find myself faced with every week!
So as far as my weight loss goes, I lost 8 lbs in 7 days! As my room mate Morgan said this morning, "That is like Biggest Loser week 3 weight loss." I must admit, that also may or may not add to my excitement in this new way of eating. But as I have one with the many many attempts in dieting before this, the first week is always a pretty big loss because of the shock to the body. But I am hoping that it may be making my metabolism faster because I feel like I am eating all the time. Which is also why I kind of like this diet. I eat more often, but really good for me without that heavy, just-ate-thanksgiving-feast feeling that I used to love.
That feeling was like a drug. I was totally addicted to it. I fully enjoyed my gluttony in those moments, where I would just eat and eat till that food baby was fully grown and just sit and enjoy that pain that was like a high almost. That, or nap. People would ask me if I wanted food, and even though I had just consumed something of a normal meal, I wouldn't turn it down for the taste morsels that were being freely offered to me. It was a serious problem. I just know that in the last month God made it very apparent to me my sin, and relationship with food, and how I let it totally overcome me in every way because the pleasure and joy I got from food was way better to me in those moments than Jesus was. Or because I felt bad about myself, or low in certain moments and food seemed to make the pain a little easier rather than talk it out in community or turn to Jesus. I would guess it is because food was so much more appeasing to my flesh than to my soul, and that is a scary place to be. Especially when I was in that place, and didn't want to admit it, just wanted to embrace it and shovel down more food or drink.
What a beautiful Savior I get to serve! How thankful am I for His grace? I'd like to say I am thankful beyond words, but the truth of it is, I constantly take for granted His grace. Even in the midst of this incredible journey He has me on. and in knowing that, it continues to make more and more grateful for His forgiveness and grace. =)
Here's to Paleonaise and vegan chocolate!
Man, this is such an incredible journey I feel like God is allowing me to go on. I know I do not have the strength on my own, and I am so thankful for the strength to continue to turn from the tempting cupcakes, McDonald's, chips, fries, and many many other scrumptious temptations I find myself faced with every week!
So as far as my weight loss goes, I lost 8 lbs in 7 days! As my room mate Morgan said this morning, "That is like Biggest Loser week 3 weight loss." I must admit, that also may or may not add to my excitement in this new way of eating. But as I have one with the many many attempts in dieting before this, the first week is always a pretty big loss because of the shock to the body. But I am hoping that it may be making my metabolism faster because I feel like I am eating all the time. Which is also why I kind of like this diet. I eat more often, but really good for me without that heavy, just-ate-thanksgiving-feast feeling that I used to love.
That feeling was like a drug. I was totally addicted to it. I fully enjoyed my gluttony in those moments, where I would just eat and eat till that food baby was fully grown and just sit and enjoy that pain that was like a high almost. That, or nap. People would ask me if I wanted food, and even though I had just consumed something of a normal meal, I wouldn't turn it down for the taste morsels that were being freely offered to me. It was a serious problem. I just know that in the last month God made it very apparent to me my sin, and relationship with food, and how I let it totally overcome me in every way because the pleasure and joy I got from food was way better to me in those moments than Jesus was. Or because I felt bad about myself, or low in certain moments and food seemed to make the pain a little easier rather than talk it out in community or turn to Jesus. I would guess it is because food was so much more appeasing to my flesh than to my soul, and that is a scary place to be. Especially when I was in that place, and didn't want to admit it, just wanted to embrace it and shovel down more food or drink.
What a beautiful Savior I get to serve! How thankful am I for His grace? I'd like to say I am thankful beyond words, but the truth of it is, I constantly take for granted His grace. Even in the midst of this incredible journey He has me on. and in knowing that, it continues to make more and more grateful for His forgiveness and grace. =)
Here's to Paleonaise and vegan chocolate!
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