April 15th Start, Many Attempts, This Time I'll do it!

[HeatherM]

I'm starting a new Food Log because the last one, while it has some great learning points in it for me, is riddled with slips and I want to start fresh. So here I am.

As an intro, my struggle is with alcohol, junk, and takeout. 2 previous attempts got me to day 15 where I fell off for alcohol and justified it with special occasions.

My Goals:

Nutrition - Eat at the table with my family 5+ days per week. Stay dedicated to the program and eat on plan. Don't give in to alcohol and junk cravings.

Stress Management - I will not work longer than a 10 hour day for the next 30 days and I will take at least one day off per week. I will take regular walks and keep a balanced perspective.

Exercise - I will ramp up my training for Tough Mudder - hit the trails for a good run 3 x per week, bootcamp 3-4 x per week.

Fun and Play - I will do all of my landscaping and plant a small garden over the next 30 days.

Temperance - I will not watch TV during weekdays for the next 30 days.

What I'm attempting to address:

Addiction - to bad food and bad habits.

Unhealthy Lifestyle - Too much work, not enough time spent outdoors with my kids, too much TV.

Weight Gain - I need to drop roughly 20 lbs (8% body fat).

Inconsistent Performance - I need to focus and dedicate myself to training for the Tough Mudder.

[HeatherM]

Day One

Woke up this morning at 4:45am after about 9 hours of sleep, that was good. I made the decision right away to go back on Whole 30 so that's even better.

Had a cup of black coffee.

Hit the trail for a nice 8km run.

Breakfast -

2 boiled eggs

Avocado

Spinach & tomato

Lunch -

Chicken Breast

Cucumber

Carrots

Bell Pepper

Dinner -

Lettuce Wraps

[Megan Claydon]

if you are running...you have to start eating more starchy carbs or you are going hit a wall. Please add some sweet potatoes to that mix!