The End but A New Beginning!

Today, March 25, 2013, is the 21st day of my 21 day Paleo Diet challenge.  The last 3 weeks have been very interesting and has taught me a lot about myself.  It has taught me that I am in control of who I am, how I eat, what I eat and the size that I am.  It showed me that, I have the will power and determination to change ME. 

Don't get me wrong, there have been some days when I wanted to eat whatever, I could get my hands on.  I have had the cravings for ice cream, chocolate and pizza.  By no means have I been perfect the last 3 weeks.  I did give into the chocolate craving a time or two, with just a squirt of light chocolate syrup and believe when I say just a little bit and it did the trick.  It satisfied that craving and I was able to move on and continue on my journey. 

I have attended several functions in the last 3 weeks and stayed away from the sweets and other foods that are not good for ME. 

I did not exercise every day but most days of the week.  My goal is to get at least 30 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of strength training, 10 minutes of abs and 10 minutes of flexible training in each day. 

Tomorrow morning I will weigh in.  Although I do not expect to see a huge change in the scale, I already see the change in my body and the way my clothes fit.  I do believe I am down a pant size but the best benefit of the last 21 days is how amazing I feel.  I have more energy.  I am more productive in my day and my life.  And I am more active and focus than I have been in many many years.  I have not had one stomach ache or headache since I started this journey 21 days ago. 

With all the benefits that I am already reaping in just 21 days as the title of this blog states:  The End but A New Beginning.  I have come to the end of the FIRST 21 days but this is a NEW BEGINNING as to how I will live my life and feed my body and mind.  So I will continue with the Paleo diet.  What I plan on doing for the next cycle (and yes I will continue to use 21 days as a cycle), is to chart every thing I eat and all my exercise.  I will post a sample meal plan, recipes and my workout.

So with that said, after weigh in tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, I will start cycle 2 of the 21 day Paleo Diet Challenge.  I encourage you all to try this.  You can give 21 days to start changing your life.  If you want or need help or information, leave me a comment, ask me any questions you want related to the Paleo life style.  This is my new life style. 

Enjoy your day.

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