Halfway!

We have reached day 45!  Well, I should clarify.  I have reached day 45.  Nate hasn't worked out in like 3 weeks or something.  He's just too busy with work.  It's not fitting into his life right now and that's okay.  I would love it if we were doing this together, but I am able to do it on my own. 

In 45 days, I have lost 7 lbs. and 11 inches.  I feel really good!  I'm working so hard and seeing some results.  I'm anxious to see how much my body will change in the last 45 days of this journey.  Maybe I should stop eating ice cream though...

It's kind of awkward that I've been blogging because everyone knows I'm trying to lose weight.  It seems like people feel the need to comment when they see me, not because they can actually see a difference, but because they have read about my journey.  So, if you're reading this, and if you see me sometime soon, you DO NOT have to say anything!  If you don't see a difference, that's okay!  You don't have to lie and say something because you think that's what I want to hear.  I don't like pity. 

Of course it would be great if you saw me and were like, "Hey I can tell you've been working out."  But I've only been at this for 45 days so you really might not be able to tell.  I can tell because of my clothes fitting differently, but it's not a drastic change.  Nate says he can see a big change, but I think he's just saying that...

I know if I would be more strict with the diet I would see a bigger change, but I don't even care anymore.  I read a Paleo blog last night and got this quote: "After two years of living a Paleo Lifestyle, we can safely say that there is no such thing as Perfect Paleo."  THANK YOU!  I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks it's impossible.  That made me feel so much better.  I have beat myself up over this countless times.  I've felt like I just don't have enough self control to handle this.  I know the diet produces great results and benefits, but I just can't do it 100% of the time.  So knowing other people have come to the conclusion that this lifestyle is great, but not maintainable, was an encouragement. 

I'm excited for the second half of this journey!  And for those of you that have emailed, facebooked, and texted me about your journeys, THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK!  Anyone can do 90 days!  I promise!