Whole 30 Results and Reflection

The Whole 30 was an experiment in eating super cleanly: no grains, no dairy and no sugar.  I ate lots of meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits.  I didn't feel particularly deprived except for missing my afternoon latte.  I missed dairy but I ate well without it.  This made social eating really difficult but I found some amazing recipes.  My goal going into this was to learn to eat better and replace junk food with more vegetables.  I think that I accomplished that pretty well.

I think that going forward I'll probably eat mostly by the Whole 30 principles but I'll definitely be having lattes and chocolate! 

Whole 30 Day 1

Weight: 211.4

 Neck: 13.25

Upper Arm: 14.5

Chest: 34.5

Waist: 32.5

Belly: 36

Hips: 46.5

Thighs: 27

Calves: 16.5 

 Whole 30 Results:

Weight: 205.8 (-5.6)

Neck: 13 (-.25)

Upper Arms: 13.5 (-1)

Chest: 33.5 (-1)

Waist: 32 (-.5)

Belly: 34.5 (-1.5)

Hips: 45 (-1.5)

Thighs: 26 (-1)

Calves: 16 (-.5)

 Total Inches Lost:  7.25!

2013 Goals

Looking back at my goals from 2012, I didn't do so hot at achieving those goals.  What I did accomplish this year was pretty awesome even if it wasn't part of my goals.

This year, I'll be trying to create fewer and more manageable goals.

Writing:

• I'm participating in the WIP500 challenge again this year.  Hopefully, I'll do better at keeping my progress through the entire year.
• Finish all the drafts that I started in 2012.

Knitting:

• Finish the last few baby knitting projects for my new nephew
• Finish the monster afghan
• Finish designing and knit the Steampunk Gears Scarf

Personal:

• Lose 50 pounds
• Count calories consistently
• Walk or run every day
• Lift weights at least every other day
• Swim once a month
• Complete a Whole 30 Chellenge
• Start Dating
• Create a Bucket List
• Keep track of all the books read in 2013
• Learn how to talk about myself
• Practice solo jazz for 10-15 minutes a day
• Re-learn to play the violin

Social Media/Blogging

• Learn to talk about myself
• Post a bucket list item each day
• Post a daily self picture and a daily dog picture (Hashtags: #dailyselfy and #dailydog)
• Post a Question of the Day
• Blog at least twice a week

Building a Bucket List Summary Jan 1-7

One of my goals for 2013 is to create a Bucket List.  My intent is to add a new item each day. You can follow along on Google Plus with the hashtag #buildingabucketlist.

Here's the additions to the list from the past week:

1. Finish editing and re-writing a novel
2. Run a full 5K race (no walking!)
3. Ride a Motorcycle
4. Go on a backpacking trip
5. Hire a band to play at my swing dance
6. Complete a Tough Mudder
7. Find employment in the Biology/Medical Field