The Paleo Challenge at my gym started on March 12 and I have not written a single word about it, even though I have so much to say. So, in a very Annelisa-like fashion I will be attempting to address the last two and a half months in reverse semi-chronological order.
Today, after looking at my friends beautiful wedding photos, I started to wonder if I could still fit into my wedding dress. I got it out, slipped it over my head and zipped it most of the way up, then had to call my upstairs neighbor Debi to finish the job. It did fit! But in a whole new way, which got my thinking about my college jeans...the ones that I used to wear when I ran 40mile weeks and was 19/20 years old. I put them on and voile, they fit too...in a whole new way.
What is the whole new way? Well, in my opinion, my glutes/hams/quads are much larger and now tell the clothing what shape it should have, i.e. very round in the back. Also my arms and shoulder are bigger and more toned. Now, this is not what I had originally fantasied that CrossFit and paleo dieting would do for me. I had hoped to get smaller, as I think most women prefer but now I feel really great about it all. I am pleased because I look how I feel- healthy, happy, strong and vital. I am amazed by the things that my body can do now and feel much less concerned and critical of it's shape. I am confident that I am doing the best I can with what I am working with.
In numbers I have lost a few pounds and am around 128lbs depending on hydration, the moon, sleep time, etc. etc. I feel good about where I am at and plan to continue this style of healthful eating after the challenge is over. That being said I still have 15 days to cut weight and hopefully win the kitty. Things may get a little less holistic the next two weeks as I focus on the thousand or so dollar prize! I need that money to pay for the next 6 months of CrossFit!
Also a note on the photo, it is really hard to take a full length iphone self portrait :(
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