It's time to close out my 2005 journal. I'll be back on Tues, Jan 3rd with a new 2006 log!
What I learned in 2005:
- it isn’t too hard to eat clean 5 days a week. I am still working on getting through the weekends.
-to get up for AM cardio (it wasn’t easy!) and that yes, my body unfortunately requires it to stay lean
-not to mix fats and carbs in the same meal.
-that everyone’s body responds differently and patience is very important
- it is possible to get off the program when life calls and when you need to (vacations, family trips etc.), but still get back on the wagon right away when you can.
Year in review:
After a couple of years of working out, 2005 turned out to be the one where I finally tightened up my diet.
I was able to go from an average 23% body fat to maintaining in the 15% range without drastic changes in my day to day lifestyle. However, interestingly, I could not break the 120lb mark on the scale.
Eating clean and working out makes me feel focused, in control and I enjoyed having fitness challenges and goals.
Logging here on EF made me accountable to myself and I learned a ton from the wonderful ladies on this forum.
See you all in 2006!!