I'm leading a Clean Transformation Challenge (#ctransc) that began on 9/1/13. Each session runs for 6 weeks. I'll be chronicling my experience while on the #ctransc. As a certified L.E.A.N. health coach, I recommend whole foods over synthetic supplementation.
My goals:
1) Maintain my healthy weight.
2) Get stronger, leaner.
3) Continue eating clean.
4) Decrease sugar cravings.
5) Lose 2 inches around my waist. I will enjoy running by the end of 6 weeks!
6) Continue drinking half my body's weight in ounces of water daily.
Day 1: I enjoyed a coconut milk and chocolate Complete smoothie for my 5th meal. Rest day of exercising. The goal is to exercise 3-5x a week. I exercised 5 days in a row during week 1.
Day 2: I enjoyed a breakfast smoothie using the chocolate Complete with coconut milk. Gym: 1 hour which included lots of stretching. Treadmill improvement: 13:15 mile. Ran at 5.5 and walked at 3.8. My interval - 1:2. For every one minute of running, I walked two. Never discount small beginnings. My lunch was a huge salad. To maximize recovery time with the intense workout this morning, I drank another whole food based smoothie before heading to bed. This time it was just almond milk and the chocolate Complete.

Day 4: Woke up with sore lower legs. I know I pushed myself on the treadmill yesterday. I enjoyed an almond milk and chocolate Complete drink before my workout this morning. One mile: 13:30. I pushed through a leg cramp so my time wasn't better than yesterday but wasn't far worse. I tried a new item today that the local runners rave about. The chews were yuck! The waffle was yummy! This is the day that I chatted with the athletics director about offering nutrition counseling services to their clientele. I'm excited about the opportunities ahead!
Day 5: After adequate stretching I managed to work out some of the leg cramps I had yesterday. I started my cycle today so I wasn't expecting to set new times today. One mile: 14 minutes. My interval: 1:2 (sometimes I ran at 5.6 but then walked at 3.5). Worked on some new weights since the gym was nearly empty. It was nice to not have to wait for equipment. I enjoyed a chocolate Complete drink when I returned home for muscle recovery. Made turkey, cheese, avocado, and turkey bacon roll-ups for lunch and a bowl of fresh fruit. Participated in a Quarter Auction in my town in which I did not eat the pizza or taco salads or other foods they offer. Their salad bar was broken so I am glad I packed healthy snacks for my son and I to enjoy together.

I've maintained my goals. The sugar cravings increased at the end of week 2 due to my cycle but I made healthier choices by controlling the ingredients that I would consume through my 'feel good' cookies.
Wellness is not an easy topic to talk about let alone embracing it but I encourage you to reach out to someone who'll lift you up and out of your situation if you're ready for change. The first step: Making an emotional connection to your health situation. No one can make you want it. You must want it for yourself.
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