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An hour of bodypump tonight

No workout tonight - today is our 1 year anniversary so we are doing a mini-celebration and going for sushi! I'll be back on tomorrow, but in the meantime, happy workout girls!

An hour spin class tonight!

An hour of weights tonight with my friend who I've convinced to join my gym!

Hi ladies! Just wanted to check in and let you know how things have been going. I have been able to slowly modify my choices to better represent the clean eating lifestyle since I initially read the book.

Since September, I have switched from flavoured packaged oatmeal to plain oatmeal/steel-cut oats, switched from nonfat vanilla yogurt to plain 0% Greek yogurt, swtiched from white rice to brown, and I have minimized my process food consumption to almost nothing.

 

I have completly eliminated soda, even though I still only drank it rarely. I only drink water, green tea, milk and 100% OJ in the morning with my breaky.

 

I still have almost no headaches, and when I do get one it is usually because I haven't eaten on schedule (I eat every 3hrs) or I haven't gotten enough water.

 

This change did not happen overnight, and the last 4 months or so have been a process of replacing one thing for another. The slow change has made it a lifestyle and not a diet, and is something that I am doing for my health not my weight - even though it has been a pleasant side effect to lose a few lbs along the way.

 

In addition to my food choices, I have re-dedicated to a more consistent exercise routine and I got to the gym 5-6 days a week. I have always loved exercise, but its easy to let it slip when things get busy. Instead I plan my rest days around the evening I may be home later than usual or have something going on. I find it easy to make time on Sat & Sun so I rarely miss a workout there.

 

I am by no means perfect, and I occasionally eat "non-clean" foods but instead of being a daily treat, its more like a monthly one. I have so much more energy, less bloat, and no headaches when I eat this way, and I notice an immediate negative difference when I don't. I also recently bought the Eat-Clean cookbook to help come up with new recipes and ideas.

 

I hope my experience helps someone who has been considering it to give it a try, and if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. I am so happy I picked up this book and gave it a try because it really has made a world of difference.

An hour of spin

An hour of yoga this afternoon

At my reception I had enough for everyone, and ended up with at least half as leftovers. Some people have more than one, some people have none. If you are looking to be budget conscious I would suggest 1 per person, if you want to be safe and don't mind freezing the leftovers, buy extra.

An hour of spin this morning!

An hour of weights tonight

Did an hour of spin tonight!

Did an hour of yoga last night, and will be doing an hour of spin tonight

Did 50 min of spin this morning!

An hour of body pump tonight after work

Did an hour of spin tonight and the instructor was insane - I think I'll be sore tomorrow!

I don't know if other people have the same experience with cycling shoes, but for me I noticed a difference immediately. I find I can push myself harder without worrying about my foot slipping out of the cage. And when the instructor tells you to push or to pull, it is more focused b/c your foot is one with the pedal. I sound corny but its true. I just find it more efficient mechanically, so it is easier to think about your breathing and power.

Did a 50 min spin class tonight

That's a great goal to work towards! I did one before my wedding, and although it is a gift for the DH, it is more a gift to yourself. When we've had a few kids, I'm going to have that book to look back on and remember what I looked like right before my wedding. I highly recommend it! Very empowering! Although with all the training you are doing, I'm sure you are in fine form for a photoshoot now without even meeting your goal!

Did 30 day shred for the first time today!

Did an hour of spin this morning

Thanks for your opinions ladies! My only regret is that now that it's -20C in Ottawa, I wish I had booked for January instead of March! Next year we will be escaping during January to celebrate our anniversary for sure!

Thanks! I did make up for it today - did an hour of Bodypump and a bit of cardio this morning!

Poohshek - Great job still working with your trainer post-wedding! Most girls fall right off the wagon, but your doing great!

Soooo, I didn't make it to the gym tonight after all....my front axel blew on the way there,in rush hour, and I spent my evening getting it towed and finding a ride....fun. I'll take a brutal workout over that any day.

An hour of bodypump is scheduled for after work tonight!

I did a half an hour of Power yoga last night (rest day) and tonight I'm doing 50 min of spin plus abs