Ready, set, Detox!!!!!!!

So my workout routine just took a left hand turn. And i am proud to say... i gracefully allowed the change :)) I will be avoiding the weight room, endurance of any sort, and focusing on low impact cardio & the sauna... Lots of sauna-ing!!! This is a complete 180 from my "plan."

I write this to you as I sit in the sauna aka my vacation spot. So wonderful.

Yesterday some of you may saw I attended a Detox workshop "LOSE BELLY FAT" with Kristin Hogan, who has been and inspired most of my (radical to many lol) food transformations. From considering the thought of going dairy free, to actually going dairy free, considering organic food, to promoting an organic lifestyle. Thank you Kristin for so many tips, the encouragement, and believing in me when I didn't/don't believe in myself. Your smile lights the room.

This was the second detox workshop I have seen her speak at. Even though the same message applies ( #1 eliminate sugar ) it's interesting how much I learned yesterday & how fast I want to incorporate the change in my diet. I learned that our bodies registers food 3 ways: as protein :) as fat (can be good) or as sugar :((((( ... Whenever i hear her speak it reignites my commitment to avoiding sugar. Yes, this includes fruit. Most americans are getting 4-6x the amount of recommended sugar a day. The recommended amount is 25g for women 37g for men PER DAY! There is 13g of sugar in a cup of low-milk. WHAT?yes. Facts. What is sugar doing in milk? One small banana has 20g of sugar. ladies, look down at your stomach, gut, muffin top, men, your moobs? man boobs or whatever... my friend the sugar you are eating is being stored there! Now here's how I plan to eliminate my excess belly fat...( you all saw my gut in my previous pics!!!)

The next 5 days, I will eliminate all food (yes... you read this right) except one organic green vegetable & metagenic vegan powder aka "power." I will switch the green each day. I can eat as much of that one organic green as possible. The purpose of a detox is not to radically lose weight for me, frankly I don't expect to lose a lot (5 lbs) ... I need to flush my system to be most pure. Mind, body & soul. If you're connected to me, you'll know my boyfriend & I decided to go our separate ways. No drama, no sympathy needed, we love each other very much but this was the best choice for us both. This detox will also help get my mind to the purest element (in combination of my complete surrender to God through prayer). I truly believe this is the right choice for me. From my understanding & testimonies from others this is one is the toughest detoxs out there, so I'm excited to test my mental strength. You guys will be the first I go to for support.

Here is what my meal plan considers of:
I will have 2-3 shakes per day (btw yes they do taste like SHIT!)

Organic coconut milk
Organic strawberries, 4 per shake
Lots of spring water
Lots of organic greens
1-2 scoops of metagenic powder

Supplementing with 12,000 mg of fish oil
Lean source
Vitamin D, 10,000 mg
Probiotics
I go for my measurements tomm at 545....

I'm dying in this sauna!!!!!!!

LOVE YOU MS GREEN PEA

4 cookies later ......

So many great things to be proud of this week. I went from 187.2 to 181.0. 6.2 lbs in 6 days. The fact that I accounted for every carb, fat, protein, & sugar this week. I made it to the gym 7 times in 5 days. I ran a 5k in 37 mins. Yet the only thing lurking on my mind is that i ate 4 chocolate chip cookies 10 minutes ago. I needed to tell you guys. I'm not to be trusted yet. I have so much room to grow in my journey. There is some emotional rein that sugary food has on me. I just made my child a organic pizza but ate 4 cookies. Nice. I can not be left alone in my own house away from the world with chocolate chip cookies. Damn they were good. its easier when they are at someone else's house or I'm around someone else that I am completely accountable. That's why I'm journaling now in this moment ....with you ...because you are my support. These cookies will not get me the transformation winner. I knew this before I ate them, during, and after every bite. But they tasted so good. But it's not about taste it's about fueling my body with energy. The battle lives in my mind and probably yours. What should I do now??? Two options: say f it & go to eat cams vday candy? Or take note of why I ate 4 cookies. Lots going in my personal life could it be I just emotionally ate? Yes. I'm better than that. My personal issues are not more important then this journey. I will not let what I can't control, control what I can. I repeat, I WILL NOT LET WHAT I CAN'T CONTROL, CONTROL WHAT I CAN. I am stronger. I am smarter. And I will not fall victim. I am worth it. Next time I have food in my house that will not result in a positive outcome on my journey, it will not make it far threw my door. If I do this when I'm strong for the moments I'm weak I will find another outlet. *pause* i just packed up Cameron's vday candy & threw it away. I'm going to drink some water now & and forgive myself. I just figured I ate over 70 carbs Lol. Never again - in - that - order!!!!!

40.5 to 29%

Yesterday morning I met with my trainer Alicia to map out my next 90 days. I was excited, nervous, ambitious, and happy in the 30 minutes we spoke. Something happened that I didn't expect this early on... frustration. I need to the make this investment & commitment not only for myself but for you guys. I struggled yesterday with the investment side. There are a few tests I need to take to help me get to the next level of my journey. One is $225- a 96 point allergy test which pin points 96 food Categories that will help me know what I should & should not eat. Not because "i don't want to" but because my body is allergic to them. I already know a few, broccoli, dairy, solid cheese, almonds...but I struggled with paying for it. Why? I have the money but I'm frustrated that this isn't covered under insurance. So i'm going to investigate. This could help a lot of people & be preventive for other long term issues. So I'm making a list of things like this that I will take to our legislature to put pressure on the big bad insurance companies. ..
Didn't expect for that to happen. But since it will slow my own success, I will cough up the $225. I want this so bad. The 2nd is meeting with a RD registered dietitian.... Well they aren't cheap either!!! $99/ hour. I need at least 2 sessions a month. So I need to get real crafty with my spending because this is so important to me & my health. Ill do that too. I am going to wait on the RD until after I get the test so I can bring my results to her.

As a woman... Wait, let me start that again because this applies to men too. As an American citizen, we brainwashed to believe our "lbs" on the scale are equivalent to what we should Measure our success. Hence, my initial goal of 15% weight loss, 28 lbs. but as you know muscle weighs more than fat & Since I'm heavy lifting and want to burn fat, my trainer Alicia suggested focus less on the number on the scale and focus more on over all body fat. Currently I am 40.5 aka OBESE. (lol) that word just really echoes in my ear... My goal is 29%! I will need to drop 3.8% per month, or 1% per week.

STARTING WEIGHT: 187.2 lbs / 40.5 % BF

Here is how I will do it!!!!!!
Food:
80 % of my success with come from my raw organic vegetarian diet. I will journal with you my diet & costs weekly.
Daily goals:
•• food journal every meal
Alcohol, dairy free
Under 50 g carbs daily
Under 20g sugar daily (or less)
Avoid gluten, simple carbs, white sugar, any processed food
Unlimited organic greens
1 cup of raw spinach everyday
100 oz spring h2o
Detox one week every month
Finish with a two week liquid detox

The FUN stuff in my lulu aka EXERCISE:
MONDAY: 6-7 pm TEAM fitness -- cardio interval, 10 mins sauna
TUESDAY: 6 am legs & abs & 6-7 pm, try it (mix of cycle, yoga, fitness, weights)
WEDNESDAY: 6-7 pm TEAM Fitness --Free motion lifting, 10 mins sauna
THURSDAY: 6-7 pm TEAM Fitness -- bootcamp
FRIDAY: REST DAY!!! or optional slow burn or hot yoga
SATURDAY: Personal training with Alicia-- total body (HELL!!!!)
SUNDAY: Distance run (3-7 miles)


..... So there it is!!!!!! This may be a bit overwhelming for some & i worked a year to get to the point of working out consistently but as one of my good friends KG told me, it will become addicting & life changing. So far it has & I can't wait for what this journey will bring.

Thank you to those who Watch me on Facebook as I check in to Lifetime at every workout & those that Like my statuses and help keep me going!!

Are you ready???!!! I AM!!!!!! I can't wait you guys.

Thanks for all the support, the private messages, the prays, the kind words, the acknowledgment... BUT MOSTLY THE BELIEF. I love it & appreciate it all.

When I when the $10,000 I will have a big party & invite you all. Even if I don't win I'm still having a big party lol. Hope you'll come, SAVE THE DATE FOR MAY 11th. Ill be ready for a glass of wine!!!

Xoxo,
Ms Green Pea

I am here, because of YOU!

Over the last year, I have found that my journey at Lifetime Fitness has been the most impactful experience of my life. I have grown to be a better mother, employee, and friend. I am here because many of you kept encouraging me through post through facebook, high fives at the club, and of course our Lulu shopping trips!!! Who says you can't have great fashion while workingout!! Afterall, that is all part of the fun!

I honored that you are here to watch me throughout the next 90 days as my body, mind, and soul transforms again! My first weigh in is at 9:00 am on Saturday, 2/9 with my trainer Alicia. We will be doing the comprehensive body analysis to determine body fat percentages and a bunch of stuff that at this moment, I don’t know what it actually means. But when I find out, I'll share with you!!!!

WHY NOW??? My purpose of doing this is I care about you. If anything, you'll see me succeed & maybe you'll re-evaluate your current lifestyle and commit to some form of change that will be positive in your life, your children's life, and your children's children’s' life.

Weight Background:

July 2006: 248.4 lbs - joined WW lost 83.6 lbs in 2 years, no exercise, basically starved myself

July 2008: 163.4 lbs - my lowest adult weight, couldn’t run a mile without stopping

Dec 2009: 210 lbs- Found out I was pregnant with my son Cameron

Sept 2010: 268.9 lbs - 9 months pregnant, determined to lose my baby weight & the extra I had gained

February 19th 2011: 229 lbs Joined Lifetime Fitness, started training 4-6X a week

June 2011: 200 lbs, quit smoking after 11 years

August 2011: 195 lbs, started First 90 Day Challenge

October 2011: 180 lbs, ran Twin Cities 10 Mile Race without stopping, embraced Raw diet

Nov 2011, 180.3 lbs - 90 Day Weigh out, Finished 7th in Eagan Club

Feb 2012: 185 lbs, START 90 DAY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE!!!!!

I AM HERE BECAUSE OF YOU! What I've learned about nutrition, weight training, weight loss tips, avoiding weight gain, & removing layers of pain was because you supported me and you believed in me. So THANK YOU!

XOXO .. MS.Green P