Here Goes Nothing!

Allow me to introduce myself...

I am a self help junkie, 80's music queen, military spouse, Saved by the Bell trivia champion, former gym rat turned fitness professional, sneaker connoisseur, and now I am kicking off a new adventure: CLEAN EATING. OK maybe I am a little late to the party but after reading and learning more about processed foods and how foods are made I am more determined than ever to fuel my body with foods that will work for me.

Two years ago my (now) husband and I cut out A LOT of processed foods and gave each other the gift of heath for our wedding. After YEARS of trying every infomercial fitness program and product I could get my hands on (some legitimate some not so much: Do you remember the AbDoer?) and whatever diet was popular at the time I finally cracked the code: eat less and move more! Imagine that! For the most part we haven't had TOO much of a back slide but I have learned so  much since then that I am ready to take the next step and even (GULP) attempt to enjoy cooking. This is a big step for me since one summer my BFF and I existed solely on spinach salad, diet coke, and Lean Cuisines (thanks E diets).

Last summer I took the leap into becoming full time in fitness (with a nudge of Coast Guard transfer season). Although I have never moved so much in my life my food choices left something to be desired. I need REAL food for fuel but I also have to be realistic; lets face it food is really social and I can't hide out with my quinoa and veggies every night! My general rule is that I try to make the best choice possible within the available options. I am not perfect by any means. Just last weekend on a trip home to Massachusetts I fell off the wagon BIG TIME and hit up all the townie spots (thank you for Westside Subs and Pizza, Cape Cod Cafe, Dunkin' Donuts, The 9s, Pleasant St. Diner, and of course Maui for pleasing my taste buds and tipping my scale)

I am calling this journey FIT UNSCRIPTED because I am pulling in recommendations, strategies, and recipes from a variety of sources and finding what will work for me. Its not going to be easy (I do love things like brownies and pizza) but I am giving it a go! I will also be exploring things like fueling up for workouts and recovery. If you go to my classes you know I teach a variety of formats and you're never really sure what you will get when you walk in the door. Life is full of surprises but if success is when preparation meets opportunity lets prepare together!