So now that Halloween has reared it's ugly head and I have ingested more candy than one would normally consume in a years time, it's time to wrap it up and get on track. I decided to start blogging for my first official off season. Not only to keep a journal, but to keep me accountable for my want to live a clean eating lifestyle. I was inspired by Tosca Reno & Jamie Eason's physique's and way of life. I don't want to be the up and down yo-yo dieting NPC competitor that packs on 15lbs in the off season to have to kill myself when it comes time for contest prep. I want to feel good about what I am putting in my body, because I know it will thank me by keeping my physique on point all year round. I hope that by taking the time to do this I will inspire others to live the clean lifestyle and give them inspiration to change their lives. Becoming a figure competitor has been a life changing experience for me and I want to spread what I've learned and what I have taken from it, to help others :).
Today marked my 1st real day of my off season diet. When I woke up with morning with a bloated stomach, headache and jitters from the sugar and carb high yesterday, it was just a confirmation that I needed to get my ass in gear and keep my food clean. I felt sluggish all day and my mood was awful. My body ached, but stomach hurt and my digestive system is totally out of whack.
I started with a breakfast that consisted of 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten free oats, 2 tbsp unsweetened dry cranberries topped with 1/2 banana. I also had a 4 egg white & 1 yolk omelet (no fillings) seasoned with garlic and rosemary. I am SO lucky to have 5 hens that lay me fresh eggs everyday. Nothing beats fresh eggs, trust me! I also had a cup of coffee sweetened with Truvia and a couple of tablespoons of unsweetened coconut milk. I'll eventually post links to my favorite grocery items as soon as I get a hang of this blogging thing!
I spent 2 hours today gathering items at a local Whole Foods (Bellevue) to stock my pantry and fridge with fresh foods for the week. If you haven't read or purchased any of the Eat Clean Diet books, I HIGHLY suggest you do. They are full of recipe's and simple ideas to keep temptations at bay and give you suggestions for meal plans. Today's shopping included fresh veggies, hummus, kefir, Greek yogurt, bran, millet, Ezekiel bread/muffins/wraps, fruit, fresh ground peanut butter, and brown rice pasta. Not only will I be eating clean, but my family has agreed (okay.. not so much agreed, but who else is going to cook ;) )to travel down the eating clean road with me.
Early morning and busy day tomorrow... 1st day back in the gym since my competition!
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