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2012 A New Start
So my wife and I are kicking off 2012 with a new diet and movement regime. To start we are going to do 30 days of NO solid foods. Why no solid foods for 30 days? Well, one of the main reasons is to DETOX from the massive influx of foods that has been ingested for the last 45 days due to birthdays, holidays and parties. Giving our bodies these 30 days to DETOX and catch up with the lifestyle that we put it through is crucial.
So, what will we be doing during the 30 days? Life will continue as normal, we just will not be eating food. We will be having smoothies and protein drinks for the entire month. Again, giving our bodies a rest from the toll that processing the processed foods we have ingested.
Another reason that I am doing this is for weight loss. While it is not a suggested weight loss pattern to hold to, it will help to break my bodies addiction to some of the poor food choices I make. I know that my body is HARD addicted to caffeine and fast foods. The quick jump from these, coupled with the simple fat sensation that you get from fast food is addicting and I am addicted. So, I am taking steps to take my body back.
The final reason for doing this is financial. My wife and I are saving for a new car, house and building our business. Currently our food budget it OUT OF CONTROL and so we want to reign that in. Doing this will cause us to spend less this month then we do in a average WEEK! (yes I said that). This will help us to mentally see the error of the food budget we have and to appeciate the fact that we do not need to consume the volumes.
So, look for me to be posting photos of the before, and then each sunday I will post new photos so you can see the progress. I will also be daily writing about what I consumed and how I feel. The report will go like this.
Food Eaten:
Mood:
AVG Blood Sugar:
AVG Blood Pressure:
Sleep:
Thoughts:
As you can see I need to watch my blood sugars being Diabetic, and being that I have had 6 minor heart attacks in my life (all within 30-60min on one day) I need to watch my blood pressure.
So, here is to a NEW START for 2012, and moving forward with a new lifestyle.
