Challenging work out of the day

Push yourself a little harder in your workout. Add 10minutes to your normal workout and if you are a runner, try several hills in your run. That should get your heart rate up and burn you some more calories!

First Day of Detox

I am really hating myself right now! Today was a pretty rough day of detox. I did not feel so well, almost a bit dizzy today. I am very greatful that I did not have any headaches! Not drinking Caffeine or soda really pays off. :) I had energy but I could not push my body the way I normally do when I exercised. I could barely run 2 miles...I was so tired when I was done. Hopefully tommorow will be a better day. As for the food aspect, I was a bit tempted when I was fixing the kids' dinner. They had hotdogs with veggies and an apple. I had to keep telling myself, "don't put that hot dog in your body...all you have done will be worth nothing if you do!" It worked but it was very very hard! Lets hope I have a better day tommorow :)

So Tired!!!!

I have been so tired lately and I truly believe my diet needs to change. When I first started living a healthy lifestyle I made a huge change in my diet. I stopped eating fast food, greasy foods, and found new healthy ways to cook. However, I did not really limit my sugar intake. I love sweets and candies but my body does not! Especially since I am running a lot more than I ever have in my life! My daily nutrients consist of about 50% Carbohydrates 15% protein and 35% fat! That fat is coming from sugar and as a runner I need to have 60% Carbohydrates and 20% Protein. The fats and oils should be coming from the protein and complex carbs like fruit not the sugar intake. It is time to limit treats to a "treat" mentality. It is a special food that comes only so often. Sad to see it go but I am looking forward to a lot more energy.

I will be starting my detox plan tommorow and it will be 7 days long. Ugh!!!! I hate this part. Such torture! I guess its the price we pay for all the junk food we eat. I have created my own plan fit to my body and my needs. I will share the plan once I have finished the detox. I am curious to see what kind of results will come. I have always followed a premade plan, so this will be very interesting. Will power is key and lets hope I have it. My husband is no help with his candy and junk food! I want more energy, I am so tired of being exhausted! I am 25 years old, there should be no reason that for me to be so unhealthy and tired. It is time to make a change and I can't wait for it to happen! :)

Happy Monday