The world did not end

The prediction of the end of the world did not come to pass in 2012. While there were many changes in my life and though it felt like a bit of my world was indeed ending, I survived. So many changes and so much upheaval: my marriage fell apart, I moved out, lost friends during the separation, got divorced, my boss retired causing my position to end at my old job, I got in a car accident and hurt my back & neck. However, some amazing things also occurred during all of this change: I got a great new job, friends came out of the past to help support me during the divorce, I found my strength and independence again, I regained my confidence, found a great new place, met some new people, reclaimed my faith, my car was fixed quickly, and most of all I found my happiness agan and I met a great new partner in my life who has shown me that love doesn't have to have strings, conditions, chaos, cruelty, abuse and taught me to trust again. My life is hardly perfect, but it's so much healthier and happier than it was for the last few years. 

My next goal is to rededicate myself to my fitness and paleo lifestyle. I have tried to keep paleo but have slipped over the last few months. Rereading the Paleo Solution and Paleo Diet has really reawakened and inspired me to get back on the train and focus. I've maintained my weightloss over the last 6 months but would like to lose about 30 more pounds to reach my final goal weight. I'm aiming for my birthday to hit my goal. 

Nutritional goals:

Paleo lifestyle according to Robb Wolf/Dr. Cordain:

~ Lean protein

~ fruits and nonstarchy veggies

~ no grains

~ no cereals

~ no legumes

~ limited dairy

~ no processed foods

I credit my paleo lifestyle for bringing my cholesterol back into check. I was very happy when I got my test results back last month and I'd made huge strides in improving all my numbers. It was complete validation for all the hard work I've done. 

For Fitness: 

Elliptical or JM every morning before work

Pilates

Running w/Reese

Total Gym

Floor work

I want to tone, sculpt and lose weight so that I am the fittest me I've ever been. I know if I focus and dedicate the time and energy necessary, I will hit all of my goals in the time allotted. 

I'll be posting my annual goals list around the new year, so please check back for that! 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and please keep reading!

Have a great paleo day!