The last few months have been a crazy whirlwind - from getting engaged, going on vacation, then coming home and moving into a new house. Between it all it's hard to watch what you eat, especially when you're getting free food (Evan and I are of the budget of "never turn down free food"). And while we're "maintaining", I look in the mirror and see the changes. I see where I've lost the lean muscle and gained the soft pudge back. I see the blemishes coming back from eating processed foods. I feel tired and overall crumby from the constant sugar crashes and can't move like I used to at crossfit.
It's hard, hard admitting I've lost control and even harder getting back on track.
But thankfully Evan is a great sport and is willing to jump right back in with me. Our amazing trainer had us on some meal plans previously so now we are starting back at the beginning.
I give you:
My Morning
Since I'm the early riser I have the awesome opportunity to get breakfast ready and lunched prep for us. It's not always fun or easy but it really is worth it. Now let me introduce you to my 2 best friends:
If you asked Evan or I what we struggle with most we'd say sugar, cheese, and portion control. Because let's be clear, we can kill a family size box of mac-n-cheese just the 2 of us. Meet our scale, everything from meat to veggies is weighed as we prep. You really start to realize how much food you truly need to feel satisfied, it's mind blowing. The coconut oil helps give just the smallest hint of sweetness to my chicken (or really any meat). Helping with the sugar withdraw I'm bound to go through.
Again, we eat Paleo+. Some weeks we have grains, a lot of times we allow peanut butter, and some days you just need chocolate (and I keep it dark). But all in all it works for us.
