The Real World-Gunter

A here we are.... 34 days since Todd and I began this new healthy lifestyle.  And I feel 100% sure we can and WILL continue this lifestyle, even when it gets hard.

Todd took one full month off work.  Two weeks of this was a family vacation where we actually began our new lifestyle: eating clean, cutting out the bad carbs, no fast foods and preparing our own foods 90% of the time, and no outside temptations (like going out to eat with friends or having cookouts or pool parties).

We came home. We cleaned out the kitchen. Got rid of processes foods.  Got rid of temptational, bad foods.  Pulled out kitchen aids that were hidden that would foster our healthy eating habits (steamers, processor, juicer, etc..).  We learned to shop for healthy foods, prepare healthy dinners, and plan ahead so we are successful.

It has been a very fun task to do with my husband.  We have absolutely enjoyed learning to eat right and exercise right together.  And no, I never once got sick of having Todd home and by me all the time.  In matter of fact, it was quiet the opposite.  Cleaning together, planning together, grocery shopping together, cooking together, walking and sharing workout tips with one another......have all been so much fun:-).  I am excited about this new lifestyle!!

Today, Todd is about 18lbs down.  He wanted to be 20lbs down at this point, but slower is wiser right now. 
I am down 6-8lbs (depending on if it is a crossfit/weight lifting day).  My current obsession is learning to eat/fuel correctly to build a better, leaner body!  ***Blogging on this more later this week.

Todd is back to work today.  Kids are back at school.  I am back to my normal part-time ministry job and being a mom.  But our healthy lifestyle still will carry forward!! :-)

Meal Planning and Juicing---with the whole family

This week's meal plan:
Morning- Protein Shakes
Lunches-left overs from previous night
Dinners are.........
Monday- Turkey Meat Taco Soup
Tuesday- John Soules Chicken--soft taco or chicken salad
Wednesday-Deer/Venison Steaks on grill and sweet potatoes
Thursday-Crockpot Chicken with side salad and veggies
Friday--Fish Fry at a friends house (not eating the fried part and may take our own food)
Saturday- BIG BREAKFAST--juice or shake for lunch---ground turkey chili
Sunday--Crockpot Chicken drumstick with veggies