Ohlemontine decides not to be insane...

[ohlemontine]

So I'm starting a respawn, but trying something entirely new, so as not to go insane (you know, insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, right?)

So I'm starting this respawn by 1 actually posting my plans, for some accountability, 2 following the academy plan after 3 starting wih an elimination diet to really find out what will work for me, what has been sabotaging me, and also to push myself to be more creative, and resourceful in my cooking and prep.

 

So as a first step, here are my before pics:

 

Here are my starting measurements:

Weight: 268 lbs

Neck: 16.5"

Chest: 47.25"

biceps: 15.5"

waist: 48"

Hips: 51.25"

Thigh: 27"

Calf: 19.5"

 

Here is my big why (in two parts, one is my big why overall, and the other is my big why on why I am doing the elimination diet. )

The Big Why

My big why for this journey to being healthier, happier and stronger is to feel comfortable in my body. I want to be confident that I am not a hindrance to my dreams. I also want to pass my confidence with my body to any children I have and may have in the future. I do not want to see them have the same unhealthy relationship with food that I did, or same self-consciousness that led me to not follow my passions and dreams as fully as I should have because I did not think I could because I was “fat”

I also just want to feel in control of my eating. When I give in to my eating habits I feel out of control and feel like a failure. I am tired of feeling like a failure.

I want this confidence back:

The big Elimination Diet Why:

I am doing this elimination diet for several reasons. I want to get to the bottom of what causes me illness, or pain. This way I can tailor a nutritional plan just for myself and give myself the biggest chance for success. I also want to reset my eating habits, start clean, and build a sustainable basis. I also want to experiment with several new combinations of food. I want to discover more about myself during this journey.

This is not a weight loss diet, this is not a fad diet. This is merely a science experiment to really teach me the consequences of not sticking to the lifestyles I will have chosen. I also want to prove to myself I am stronger than my struggle, I CAN DO THIS. I can stick with something. I can.

[Spicyblue]

Trying something new sounds like a really good idea, instead of doing the same thing that didn't work last time. I haven't tried an elimination diet, but the people I've talked to that have done it learned new things about their bodies. I hope you do too!