sparklebear00’s BodyBlog

I don’t know what is wrong with me. I am lifting consistently, eating decently well as well as super excited about my 30 day raw challenge that begins tomorrow, and I am loving my new job…so why do I feel so bad about my body now? It’s like I am more self-conscious than ever.

I can’t seem to figure it out. Looks like I need to do some more digging within myself.

When I figure out my problem, I’ll be sure to let yall know!

Perhaps it is the change in seasons? I got pretty down when the weather changed from fall to winter, and now that it’s almost spring I suppose my mind doesn’t know what to do? I don’t know, I just need to push through it and focus on myself.

Sad - My blender broke! Anyone who knows anything about me knows that my blender is my child. Also, if you know anything about the raw food diet, you’d know that a good blender is probably the most important kitchen item you need. So, I was all poised to start my 30 days of raw….and then poor Mr. Blender died. The good news is that I have been stalking a super-blender for the past few months because I was anticipating the blender not being able to handle my abuse much longer. When my Blendtec gets here on Thursday I will be the happiest girl on earth!

Sore - I started my 5×5 program yesterday, and it kicked my butt. I love the sore feeling I get after I’ve worked out hard, and I have that today. It’s the good sore though, a sore to where I am still functional, but not so sore that I am afraid to move.

Lesson - Never ever work out hungover. I knew going into the gym that I didn’t feel too hot, but about halfway through my routine I really felt like I was going to throw up. Ugh, it was terrible. I muscled through it though (literally).

Woo woo! Hey guys! I’m back!

Well, something has finally clicked. After months of being on/off/on/off/on/off/off/off/on/off/off with my exercise and diet routine, I think I am finally ready to kick my own tushie and get this thing going again for real.

I am cleaning up my vegan lifestyle (being waaaay more strict), I am cleaning up my exercise routine (consistency!), I am cleaning up my food choices (30 day raw challenge!), I am even cleaning up my budget (wait…I budget now??), and today I am cleaning my ROOM!
Tomorrow, Sunday, march 15th begins day 1 of the 30 day raw challenge. I need to do this for myself, which actually is the only reason to ever do anything. I am sure I can do it. I stocked my fridge with fruits and veggies last night, and I am currently researching raw food options. I have done 5 days before and it worked out pretty well. 30 days will be tough, but after making it 30 days I am sure i’ll be able to do anything.
I got the job at the gym (yes!) but I am surprised at how little I actually want to exercise. I have found recently that during my lunch break I need to go to the gym down the street (same chain) to work out. I just can’t get a good workout at my job.

Anyway, long story short, things are changing for me. I am becoming a grown-up!