Habits!

Changing habits

My taste for food is changing.  As I eat a burger and fries, a slice of pizza, or shoving down a snickers I am paying attention to how these foods taste.  Truth is most of them are quite gross. Foods I used to love, are now making me sick to my stomach. 

Mindless eating has always been a talent of mine. I have eaten junk food so frequently throughout my life; that I never really payed attention to how they made me feel, or if they were even worth eating.  Eating many of these unhealthy items is completely out of habit.  Through these past few months I have worked on cutting out gluten products. On days that I am free if the grains I feel much better than the days I eat them. I have also started to eat more vegetables and fruits. Truth is, a homemade meal that incorporates vegetables has amazing flavor. I have found a great love for cooking. My next step in this journey is going to be the hardest. 

I don't lose weight just working out and eating semi heavy.  Over the next few months I am choosing to cut out all junk.I don't expect to be perfect right away, but I want to change.  I desire to become the healthiest me. So by the end of ... Let's say may I am eating clean. 

Beast unleashed

Today was fantastic! During my workout I pushed myself as hard as I could. I tolerated the pain and pushed. I did a lot more running today than I normally do. I can't wait to be able to run without pain in my muscles. 

Because of my push and my trainer, David, giving us a yoga cool down I was at so much peace after my workout. I accomplished a lot today. I can do a pretty good  girly push up on my knees. 10lb weights are now too easy... And I can run longer than 2 seconds. My body is changing and I love it.  I feel good about myself. I am stronger and much happier. As I gain more flexibility I know that these workouts will get even better. 

Energy

As I got to work today I had this overwhelming feeling of joy. I had energy. Not long ago I was relying on monster energy drinks and red bulls to get me through the day. More often than not I was drinking two a day. Even with the energy drinks I still lacked energy. 

I have been working out at Orange Theory Fitness since October 17th. I go 3 to 5 days a week. It has encouraged me to focus on my health. Working out has given me a lot of energy. I have also started drinking more water. 

Our bodies are so amazing! I will now start focusing on my nutrition. It is going to be the hardest part of this journey, but will be worth it.