With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.
Johnny Weissmuller
Happy Summer solstice to all. Today is the day I begin my six month program, and since I am from Cleveland Ohio I will use the slogan of the underdog championship Cleveland Cavaliers. #All in.
Today is the day I begin my six month challenge and countdown to my 50th birthday. I was born on the winter solstice, and that is six months away. The last year and a half has been a series of ups and downs, transitions and new beginnings. My plan is to get to my 50th birthday being the best me inside and out. I have a lot of work to do. My husband James does not think I can pull it off. So I will take inspiration of the underdogs of the world and work even harder and with more heart to make it happen.
The plan:
My diet will be completely clean. I can tell you now, there will be no cheat days. Quick overview of my diet will be almost gluten-free, lots of fruits and veggies, minimal grains and lean protein. I will not be consuming sugar and I will not be eating sweets of any kind. The only grains I plan to eat are oatmeal and Ezekiel bread in moderation and occasional beans. I will eat healthy fats and no processed foods. I will still consume dairy but rarely will I eat cheese. I will do separate post on diet. My protein bars will just be an occasional treat and not my daily breakfast.
Here is a sneak peek at my grocery haul.
I am following the Four F’s. Frugality, Fitness, Food, Fashion. It can be done and I plan on making this next six months count and I plan to make it happen on a budget. Being financially strapped should never hold you back. We are f’n fabulous.
This running jacket was less than 20 bucks and found at Marshalls.
The fitness.http://melissabenderfitness
Melissa Bender Fitness is fabulous and free and I will be sharing my workouts as I go. Here is month one, today is day one.
http://www.benderfitness.com/2013/02/my-first-bikini-competition-prep-month-1-workouts.html
I am also beginning my running training again.
http://www.benderfitness.com/2015/05/5k-training-for-new-runners.html
When the scale starts moving, I will be doing charities again.
and again….NO CHEAT DAYS
My husband James doesn’t think I can pull it off. He thinks the summer, the fall and all the special occasions are occasions to eat. Whatever, the more you doubt me, the harder I will work.
I am all in. I am after all from Cleveland Ohio. Congrats to my hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.
Happy Summer Solstice
Namaste’
Rose
I hope to follow your journey as I am on a similar health quest. I am past 50 by a decade, but my 50 is 50 pounds. Going to check out the sites you suggested as well as make the Energy Balls.
Hello Mary Lou, first of all I am writing and listening to old music, so Hello Mary Lou!! That is great, you can do so much with the recipe, change it up, use dates too. I omit the chocolate because I am afraid I will want too many lol. I am eating super clean but still watching portion sizes. Let me know how you like them. Happy Friday. Good luck on your continuing journey as well xo