WHO'S EXCITED?!

LOOK, I REMEMBERED I HAD A BLOG

ABOUT DAMN TIME

Okay, enough caps lock. First things first: if you're reading this, you probably have some level of interest in my life (or like to read and talk shit, which in this case, will be perfect for you)

"Chrissy, why are you deactivating facebook?!?! We love your paleo/sub posts!"

Welppppp, I have a lot of changes going my way.  Kevin's and my relationship calmly came to an end.  No worries, mutual situation and we're doing fine.  I just needed to get on to different things with my life, and he needed something different in his.

SO I'M MOVIN' TO HOUSTON.  Or at least, trying to.  Currently applying to teaching jobs in and around Houston, so look out for my smiling face in the next few months.

While living alone, I'll have to focus a lot more on my budget and working out all those details.  So I have a feeling that my posts are going to go into further detail on the actual cost of paleo eating and meal planning.

All in all, I'm really excited to go on this new adventure on my own.

As for actual paleo news: I'm starting another Whole30 on July 1st! I know what you're thinking:

I just LOVE how I feel on Whole30.  I feel more empowered, more energized, more calm, everything is just better!  And for my teaching friends, this is a great thing to do before school starts in August and things get hectic.  Seriously though, if anyone is interested, let me know!  We can be our own little support system and I'm willing to answer any questions you have :)

Well, that's all the really exciting new for now (which was, unfortunately, not that exciting).  I have camp for the next five days and will be starting my Whole30 as soon as I get back :) I'll need it.  Camp food = digestive death.

SO WHO'S FREAKIN' PUMPED

WHOOPS.

Yeahhhhhhhhhh kind of been neglecting the blog.  Sooo, SURPRISE POST!

It's been nearly a month since I've bothered updating, and that near-month includes the end of my Whole30!  I had so much crap going on that I just never got around to it.

So, Whole 30.

I did it!  I survived 30 days of whole, unprocessed foods without any dairy, sugar, grains, or alcohol (I KNOW).  It was tough, but my body felt great!  My skin got so clear and radiant, and I have a much better psychological relationship with food.  I no longer feel like, "I HAVE to eat that cookie RIGHT NOW" without feeling anxious if I don't.  I can walk away from foods that I am now 100% positive make me sick.

Did I lose any weight?  Nope.  And I'm okay with that.  I honestly wouldn't have even addressed it if I hadn't assumed that someone would wonder.  I didn't lose weight because I'm convinced that my body is happy at this weight.  I also started weight training (more on that at the end) and muscle > fat blah, blah, blah.  I don't even care anymore, hahaha.

Buuuut..... day 1 off Whole30?

Yeah, yeah.  I baked some paleo cookies (made with almond flour and dairy-free chocolate chips, they're delish!).  But for the most part, I'm stickin' to paleo from here on out.  I tried to use some butter (grassfed, organic, happy butter) and it still had me reeling.  Almost all dairy sends me to the bathroom to be miserable and bargain with God on how I totally promise that I'll start recycling and smile at strangers if he just alleviates the pain.  I've also noticed that several hours after consuming gluten, I start feeling feverish (but no stomach ache, go figure).

And finally: I started lifting weights.  Say what you'd like, but it's been phenomenal.  A friend pointed me in the direction of a program that lays everything out, step by step, with tons of videos and tips on good form.  I do squats, overhead press, dead lifts, bench press, and barbell rows.  It even comes with an app to help you and keep track!

It moves really fast and I have gained SO much strength so quickly!  Only three days a week, averaging about 45 minutes each time.  On my off days I do a fun cardio class at my gym :)

Anyway, the program can be found here.  It has everything you need to know!  Explanations, tips on form, information on equips, and pros of lifting.   Best pro?

I'M FINALLY STARTING TO GROW A BUTT, MAN