So yesterday was 2 weeks into our challenge... we had a really yummy dinner with chili apricot shrimp, mango salsa & veggies. It was really good! :) (I forgot to take a picture of it, sorry!)
But, anyways, two weeks into this challenge and I'm doing it as religiously as possible and yet I feel so discouraged. I'm only down -5lbs in two weeks and NO inches lost.
I guess I thought I would have much more drastic changes, I guess I thought giving up caffeine, diet soda, grains & dairy would magically make my gut disappear!!! :( Well it hasn't happened yet.
I'm not giving up... I'm going to see this challenge through until the end, but I really hope something changes between now and then.
I haven't seen any good improvements in my performance at the gym, I don't feel stronger, in fact I feel weaker and tired all the time still.
WHAT IS THE POINT OF ALL OF THIS???
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- This is a blog about two crossfitters who have decided to embarq on a crazy challenge!!! :) We have decided to do paleo zone for 30 days...
Five pounds is a lot, giving up caffeine is AMAZING in itself, and you are not giving yourself any credit for making a goal and sticking to it, so that is pretty lame, woman! I see a huge difference in your appearance, and I think you are amazing for doing this. Keep your head up, mama! Love you.
ReplyDeleteCass, there is a health aspect you are overlooking. I wish you had checked your cholesterol etc. before you started this and not just a scale. Five pounds is amazing but I bet you have lost more than five points on a lipid panel. Our body is a full package and not just a number on some scale. Keep up the good work...you inspire me!
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Stick in there guys! The loss of energy is just from your body adjusting to no caffeine, no sugar, and different nutrients. I hope you stick with it some even after the 30 days are up, you really will feel so much better!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I recite this daily, maybe if I put it on your blog it will sink in! Weight is AT BEST a very poor correlate for Health/Fitness/Anything-worthwhile, it is absolutely not a determinant of anything worth striving for.
ReplyDeleteWith that in mind lets look at THE most important correlate of health/fitness/wellness - Performance. You are lining doubles up like nobodies businness (10 in a row last time!), you came within 10lbs of your all time best Deadlift with WAY better form (without that wiggle thing that makes me cringe) , your run times are improving, and gymnastic movements like your pull-up are also improving. What you are doing is awesome - Pick your head up and keep going!