Let's back up a little bit here.....I have been doing Booty Camp Fitness since January and ,while I have been seeing amazing results in my strength and endurance, my scale keeps going up. I have been reassured by my instructor that this is very common when you start to get stronger because your muscles are more heavy...blah blah blah. The truth is I stuff my face full of cupcakes, donuts, potato chips and chocolate bars. Daily. I am not going to be completely honest here, I used to eat so much sugar that it was vile.
Sammy Kennedy, the creator of Booty Camp, came up with a challenge that I decided to accept. For 8 weeks give up refined sugar, dairy and cut back on alcohol. Add one large salad. Along with 45 minutes of continuous exercise daily.
Why did I decide to do this? Here is why:
1)I have been working out like a champ for five months and I know my results would be better if I my body was being fueled properly. Better food=better energy.
2)I have been wanting to see how much I rely on sugar to keep me going during the day. How often am I actually reaching for sugar and not realizing it?
3)I am worried my bad eating habits will influence the girls I look after. Will they start eating cupcakes every day because they see that I do? Monkey see monkey do....
So, here I am 10 days later. I feel awesome. My energy levels are so high and I have lost 3 pounds. Until now my weight has only been going up. I am a little hungry but I am sure it will just take a little time for my body to get used to getting rid of the extra sugar.
Last weekend I decided to ease off the restrictions for one night. I met up with some friends at a pub and I had some delicious fried food and a few beers. The night ended early and I went home to bed. At 3am I woke up in awful pain. The fried food was coming back to get me. My body was revolting against me and it taught me a lesson. Do not eat like crap after you have been eating so well all week. I will never do that again.
Happy Wednesday!
