Rare Saturday update

Hey guys. You know I don't normally post on the weekend, but I've been feeling pretty down, and I always feel better when I write stuff out.

I wanted to join the Bodyology clean eating challenge. I wanted it for the support factor. A group of people, doing the same plan, striving for similar goals. Support.

Unfortunately, by the time I got the funds together, the challenge group was full. I emailed my trainer, and she was super appologetic, but she said they were already 3 people over the limit, and she just couldn't do it. I felt so let down. On top of the dissapointment, my DOMS was so bad, I was starting to think maybe it was an injury. I stayed home last night, took tylenol and used the heating pad. I even canceled my Tuff Girl workout for this morning, because I couldn't imagine it would feel good enough to really bring it this morning.

I talked with my hubby about my need for support. I feel like when he and I do a plan together, I am always the facilitator, and normally, that's the way I like it, but right now, I need just as much support as anyone else. He totally understood and we decided to do our own challenge starting tomorrow.

I know I have his support, and I know I can also rely on Gods guidance. I truly believe this is something he wants for me- to be healthy and happy. I am learning more and more to place my faith in Him.

The plan is similar to the last challenge:
Veggies, veggies and more veggies. Going back to more salads...
Lean protein, most of which will be vegetarian (beans, legumes, quinoa, tempeh) and fish, some chicken breast
Fruits
Complex carbs, like sweet potatoes, starchy veggies
6oz plain Greek yogurt
Very little to no dairy. No cheese, except for cottage cheese (1 serving per day)

No SHIT. Sugar, real or artificial, is the biggest no-no for me. No snack foods, no cereals... You know the deal.

Not only are hubby and I doing this plane, but the boys are too. They just don't know it yet. The only difference will be a little more milk for them, and some low fat cheese.

I did all the shopping and feel very prepared. It's going to suck the first few days, of course. But I also know how amazing I feel when I suck it up and do it. It has to be done.

This morning I did spinning, since I could do it with less pressure on my arm. It was great. I pushed hard, and get in a great workout. I also got hubby to join the gym. Total score.

No one is going to do this for me. No one has done it for me up till now. But I know with confidence, strength and reliance on God, I can make this happen. I will make it to the finish line.
Tomorrow I will go to tuff girl. The arm is feeling so much better, thank goodness.
I'm still feeling the need for support, but I also know full well that no one can do this thing for me.

It will all fit into 1300-1400 calories per day (for me, more for hubby)