Start MY version of the Whole30 Challenge ;)

I don't like blogging because I just don't know where to start.  One of the reasons why I hated writing papers was because I was no good at it! My thoughts are so jumbled and I am unable to type them out without trying too hard and spending too much time writing.  So let's try this again...

Today I ran my 3rd half-marathon.  I was pretty happy with my time considering I ran more and faster than I've been running.  I've been training using a 2:1 ration of running and walking, then a couple weeks ago I switched to a 3:1 ratio.  But the other day and today I decided to do a 5:1 ratio, so that I can get a faster time.  The problem is that during a race, I like to push myself.  So basically I didn't follow my interval timer too much.  I ran on the flats and downhills, and walked mostly on the uphills.  Overall I felt good and I'm happy with the progress I've made with my running the past 3 months.  I am also happy I made the decision to switch to doing the Half Pig again instead of the Full marathon.  I just cannot push my body this hard for that long, at this time.  LOL

Anyway... I've decided to start over again on my Whole 30 Challenge.  However, I can't really call it a Whole30 challenge really, because I'm allowing certain things in that are not Whole 30 approved.  Either way, I'm setting my mindset that I'm eating a clean Paleo diet.  That means no sugars or grains, no processed food, no fast food, no pizza!  My exceptions will be the occasional legume and dairy (for example, I may get Chipotle once or twice a month...so I'm ok with eating some black beans and cheese on it)  I do want to stay away from dairy as much as possible, though.  The other exception is beer.  HaHa!! I know, I know.  It's wheat!!  Wheat and gluten are the enemies!!  BUT... it being so nice here in Cincinnati, it's grilling and beer drinking season!!  :)   I want to allow myself to have the occasional Leinenkugel Summer Shandy.

So basically, I am going to try to eat low-carb again as much as possible.  I need my weight to start dropping again, and now that I've just burned some fat during my half marathon, it's perfect timing to keep the fat burning going!  These months are flying by, and time is running out to get this weight off (remember my Los Angeles move is my deadline- August)  I'm hoping that with the warm weather will come more activities such as mountain biking and backpacking, so that will help me, too.  But I need to find my discipline again.  I must avoid cookies or cakes when they are lying around  (like at my cousin's house when I go nanny!)  I've gotta say no to pizza, too!!

I've done ok the past couple weeks.  I got a new cookbook from the library, so will be trying new recipes from "Paleo Comfort Foods."  I did try a banana bread recipe from it, and it turned out ok, but my family didn't like it and honestly neither did I.  It just wasn't sweet or worth eating.  LOL  I also made some pork tenderloin which is always great, but I need to find some new ways to spice it up.

Well that is it for now!  I'll try to write an update post later this week, or maybe sooner if I feel like it.  lol

Tina