Whoops. Late on posting this …

45 min cardio

All I did was run up and down the stairs, jumping jacks, and run in place.

I was so close to skipping today because some things happened pushing my plans back. When I told my sissy this, she said that it’s not too late. Thanks for the motivation!

Got it done!

I went to Whole Foods by myself for the first time. Bought parsnips, turkey sausage, carrots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. I’m excited for my meals tomorrow!  

Oh I found out that a few days ago was my 3rd birthday of the year. Apparently it’s some Chinese calendar thing. Cool huh? Where’s my present? haha

Last day of the week! Push through everyone!!

Wedding Invitations

Who’s been to a wedding or had a wedding? I need some advice.

Another wedding invitation and no boy to go with.

I can actually invite someone to this one … so should I ask someone?

This time it’s my old high school best friend, Alyssa’s, wedding. Of course like everyone else, we got distant and we made our own friends so I don’t know who she’s inviting to the wedding. I don’t know if I would know anyone there but her and her family. I’m a little scared that if I don’t invite someone to come with, I will not know anyone. But then again if I do invite someone, they might get bored. Plus I’m afraid to ask someone. Bleugh. Don’t know what to do.

Workout Grind

I went to bed at 5am. Yes. I am horrible. I was hoping to have 7 hours of sleep and wake up around 12pm. But that didn’t happen.

Instead I woke up at 7am. Why?

Because Rocky needed to use the bathroom and eat breakfast so he jumped on my bed and licked my face.

Wonderful.

I’m not as sore as I thought I’d be when I woke up. Either the workout is not as intense as it should be or I didn’t give it my all like I should have. I’m sure I’ll feel the pain later on in the week.

Today’s workout:

45 min cardio

Done.

I was doing my outside Power Walk when it started to rain.

I snapped this picture before that happened. What is up with people these days?! I would not want my kids to see stuff like this … if and whenever I do have kids.

My 3 week plan all written out along with my Cool Down workouts. This makes me more accountable. Whoop! 19 days to go!

I’ve been eating scrambled eggs with veggies and then lately adding avocados in. Broccoli the first day. Cauliflower the next. Then Spinach because I want to be like Popeye.

Yum! 86% is very bitter but it’s so sweet in my mouth. One square = great dessert!

Let me know if you can answer my wedding question. It’ll be much appreciated!

Starbucks Date

With Michelle!

But before that, I was at Walgreens and I bumped into an old Junior High/High School peer, Victoria Z. She’s grown up to a beautiful women. We caught up for a bit and then went our separate ways. It’s always nice to see old schoolmates doing well.

Anyway, I went to Michelle’s workplace and then we walked to Starbucks. We talked for an hour and a half about jobs and boyfriends her boyfriend and the one I like that won’t ever be. Stupid distance. He probably doesn’t even remember me anymore.

I’m split. I love being home because I get to see my friends here more but I miss everyone in SA. Everyone who I’ve learned to truly open up with and has made a big impact in my life. In the back of my mind I know I’ll never see 1/3 of them ever again. Sad? It’s the truth.

Workout Grind

I have 3 weeks until Hong Kong so I’m trying to get ready for it. All that walking in the heat is going to kill me.

I found a 3 week workout that’s suppose to get you in shape for Spring Break but Spring Break … Hong Kong … same difference, right?

30 minute cardio
Arm: 3 sets of 12 with 5 lb. weight
     – Tricep Extensions
     – Bicep Curls
     – Pushups
     – Shoulder Presses
Ab: 3 sets
     – Plank – 30 sec hold
     – Crunches – 12 center, 12 left, 12 right
Leg: 3 sets
     – Forward Lunges – 12 right, 12 left
     – Squats – 10
     – Wall Sits – 30 sec hold

For the cardio, since I have a sprained ankle, I power walked for 30 minutes with Rocky.

It was a struggle with the leg workouts but I powered through. Especially with the wall sits. I will do those amazingly one day!

I didn’t do a warm-up but I did do a cool down.

Calf Raise Down
Lying Straight, Leg to Chest
Stretch Lying
Toe Grab
One Leg Over
Looking at Ceiling
Lying Trunk Twists

Now I feel so powerful. Twenty more days to go!

Cannot wait for my ankle to heal so I can do my runs!

I didn’t blog about the foods I ate during Paleo time and I am so sorry about it. It’s delicious. The only thing is, I did take pictures of the new foods we made and will be accompanying the recipes with it soon. Anyway, this post is all about how I feel about Paleo so let’s get to that.

What is the Paleo Diet? We should be eating the ways our ancestors, or caveman as others say, did. Many think this is a fad diet but it simply is the way of life. The way life was before all of the junk. You can eat whatever you desire … except for grains, dairy, or processed foods that has been modified or tampered in any way. Seems easy enough, right?

Are you always hungry? If you tend to overeat, it’s probably because the foods you have been eating aren’t “real” food. After a few hours pass, you get hungry again. Ever since I did the Paleo diet, I felt fuller faster.

It was difficult at first. I was never a fan of fast foods or sugary goodness like my other friends so it didn’t bother me as much when I had to give those up. But still it sucked having to sit there and see people eat things that you never even cared for but always stuffed your face because you wanted to do the same. You mimic the way those you surround yourself with eat. And ever since I did Paleo, it changed. I didn’t stuff my face but ordered healthy foods and still enjoyed it.

It’s also expensive. For a college student, anything is expensive. I had to look for all natural bacon (I use to hate bacon!) or sausage or organic foods for certain things because everything else would have some type of chemical in it. For eggs, I opted for vegetarian eggs. It seems silly but if I’m doing something, I’m going all the way. Else, I would feel it’s cheating. But I think once you get use to it, it can be cheaper.

Eating out is SUPER expensive. Sometimes it’s nice to eat out because you don’t want to eat the same thing again. Or you don’t feel like cooking. Or because you simply want a nice juicy steak! It’s really hard trying to find food on the menu to get around and sometimes substituting costs so much but be true to yourself. You’re only cheating yourself and no one else. It’s great to eat out once in a while but limit yourself when going out. It really does drain your wallet. I learned the hard way.

It can be time consuming. Especially when you’re busy and you don’t have time to cook. But ever since FTK ended for the year, I’ve had more time and could actually come home and make foods. Only thing is I tend to eat the same thing over and over again. Spinach, mushroom, and egg omelet. Simple and easy and gets the job done. Sometimes I get sick of it, but then I switch it up with chicken and broccoli or whatever else that is simple. It really isn’t as time consuming once you get use to it.

I’ve lost weight! That is always a plus. I would say ever since starting Paleo, I’ve lost at least 12 pounds. 19 total if you count the two weeks of just pure hardcore working out and eating well before starting Paleo. I feel that my jeans and tops and t-shirts are getting a little bigger and it’s easier to fit into them. I’m sure if I worked out more during the time I was doing Paleo, I would of lost more weight and get more definition in my muscles. I’ve been told that they can tell that I’ve lost weight. It’s not super apparent but they can see it in my face and my collarbone. Weird, huh?

Beer! I think the one thing that really sucks, other than not being able to eat ketchup, is not being able to drink beer. We are allowed to drink tequila but who likes that crap anyways? And speaking of ketchup, I’ve lost my love for it. I think that’s good right? Because ketchup is SO horrible for you and it’s filled with lots of chemicals.

There’s a lot of pros and cons with Paleo. But if you overlook the cons, because it’s really not bad at all, it really does change your body and get you to that healthy state of mind! And no calorie counting! Let’s just say I’ve gotten less gassy. Too much information? Sorry!

But I promise you, I did it! And will continue to do it. But of course if I crave something, I will eat a little bit of it. That’s against the rules but rules were meant to be broken!

If you have any questions or need some advice, I’ll be happy to help if I can! Just shoot me an email or comment below!