Day 11/30

So I am on my 11th day of my Whole 30.  I really want to honor the promises I made to myself.  I have been doing well, but my sweetie pie's birthday is coming up and we are going to go out for dinner. No carbs, no sugar, no alcohol, may be a challenge.  So for the past four days, I have been in agony physically.  Not sure if it is because I am not getting enough fiber or because of "female" reasons, but I have been bloated, crampy and haven't been feeling optimal.  Two nights I was in so much pain, I couldn't even sleep.  I've been taking pepcid and using hot water bottles at night but I still slightly feel off today.  I even felt like I was bloating after my green drink, which is very odd. 

And it has affected my workouts.  I didn't workout at all the day before yesterday -- I had a step workout on schedule, and attempted it yesterday and only did 2/3 of the workout.  I also have a weight workout on schedule today but kind of don't feel like it although I will do it.  For sure.  I am not feeling so badly that I can't workout and I don't want to lose any gains -- especially because I am sure I'll be feeling better in a day or two and don't want to be mad at myself for not keeping my commitment.

Onward and downward (in terms of the scale and measurements!)

Whole 30 Challenge

Today I am starting both a Whole 30 Challenge (http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/) and doing the Cross-Training Les Mills Pump rotation, which is also 30 days. For the past 8-10 weeks I have been doing the Pump rotation. I have definitely gained muscle but not lost any fat. The Cross-Training rotation will help with fat loss as well as the Whole 30. I made a fritatta last night with ham, spinach, mushrooms, onion and eggs. I'll have turkey in my salad. And for dinner I will have a steak and some veggies. I really want and need to see major transformation. I look at the Pump rotation as setting up the foundation. I am transitioning to a Paleo/Primal way of eating and hope the Whole 30 will be a reset for me.

My workout today was a 30 minute step routine.  Wowza.  I didn't use any risers and had a hard time keeping up.  On the plus side:  there is much room for growth.  This was definitely a sweaty one.

I am also using my Zaggora Hot Pants.  I am going to wear for two weeks to see if I get any loss.  At the very least it is additional warmth that could help get my muscles warm.

Breakfast:  Mushroom, Spinach, Ham, Onion, Garlic Frittata.  Found on the Easy Paleo site.  Used my cast iron skillet, which I just bought this weekend, to make.  And made enough to last for four meals.

Lunch: Salad with peppers, avocado and deli turkey.  Not a big fan of deli meats, but am going to use because I already have on hand.

Dinner:  Steak and stir-fry veggies.