3 years later and a complete lifestyle change.
Before: 163 lbs
After: ~140

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hey look!

an old post and a new progress photo :)

always workin’! 

As previously mentioned, I’ve definitely put my fitness goals on the back burner.

It felt great to lift and get some cardio in!

I would really like to start doing cardio every morning before I start working. My parents have an elliptical upstairs but I never use it! But it’s perfect for inducing some endorphins to start off each day :)

Shoulder poppin’ a little bit today. More more more!

What a great response to my first challenge! 

Here are just some guidelines & ideas to help you get started:

• Go grocery shop and load up on: favorite fruits & veggies, almonds & other nuts and seeds, lean protein, greek yogurt, eggs, coconut & olive oil, stevia or truvia, chia & flax, unsweetened almond milk, approved carbs & starches. See a list of “Clean Foods” here!
• Meal Prep! Measure out your goodies for on-the-go! Don’t feel like cooking up something? Meal prepping is the lazy person’s secret to staying healthy!
• Don’t underestimate yourself. If you’re eating a lot of sugary, processed things right now, it may be hard for the first few days but I promise that by the end, your tastebuds will have changed and you’ll crave healthier options.
• Inspire. This is a challenge meaning (hopefully) many people will participate! Tag photos of your clean food as #EATCLEAN14 so that we can share and inspire each other with yummy recipes!
• This contest will be held from Tuesday, March 12 to Tuesday, March 26.
• REBLOG and let your own followers know you’re dedicated to this challenge and encourage them to join!
  

sending lots of love and light! Can’t wait to get started with you all!

OK CLEVELANDERS.

Go try the Root Cafe in Lakewood. It was incredible. I got a sandwich with beet, spinach, goat cheese and rosemary on a gluten free wrap.

I will be eating here regularly. Sorry, wallet.

Daily douche with face included.

Woke up another lb lighter! Ideally, I’d like to lose 6 more lbs and then put on a few more lbs of muscle.

All in good time!

Today’s lunch! So delicious and comforting on a cold day. Back to work :)

Happy morning, all! Raw green juice and my little bunny and a PBS documentary on India—the perfect way to start my day.

I actually have a ton of things to get done today. More coffee plzzzz

Hydrating and getting a few rays on my day off! Feeling much better from 3 or 4 days ago—it’s amazing what whole foods and some quality exercise can do for your physical AND mental health.

Take 30 minutes to turn off your phone, computer and iPad and detach yourself from your daily stresses to clear your head.

Lunch on the mountain today!

Salad consisting of:
-cous cous
-romaine
-onion
-red pepper
-edamame
-green and kalamata olives
-feta cheese
-light olive oil vinegarette.

According to my HRM I burned ~550 calories skiing around this morning. I’ll burn more getting down the mountain! :)

I decided to treat myself to some work out clothes….on sale! Thank you, Gap! I practically glow in this neon. Hahaha

Quickly becoming my favorite flavor!!