HI, my name is Alyssa...

[Aly_Nicole]

... and I am not an alcoholic. Okay, not funny.

But seriously... I am super new to this Paleo lifestyle, actually as of Monday. I came across the idea while reading a magazine over the weekend and decided to do some research. After everything I had read, I immediately thought this was perfect for me (grains and dairy make me oober sick anyways). In my heated researching extravaganza, I came across Nerd Fitness and now here I am.

A little about me, I am 24, have a boyfriend of 6 years, we have a 3 year old son and a 4 year old HYPERACTIVE dog named Pickles. I am an Executive Assistant, so I mostly sit all day. Being a mom, having a demanding job, and taking care of a household leaves me exhausted, not gonna lie.

Fitness History - I was in a ROTC (military) program throughout high school, so I was in shape from running 1-2 miles every morning and doing more pushups and sit ups than the other guys in the program. After High School, I developed some body image issues I have never had before, so I just never ate. I know, its horrible. I was rapidly getting smaller, but with the weight went my health. I felt like absolute CRAP everyday. I got pregnant when I was 20 and gained a ridiculous amount of weight *cough* 60 lbs *cough* and have been struggling to get rid of it since then, though I have got rid of most of it. I go to the gym, do cardio, lift weights, recently took on a cycling class. But in all honesty, I have the shortest attention span ever, and am becoming very inconsistent. So it is really getting old and I am just losing all motivation with counting calories and making sure I am at the gym right after work. So, I decided it is time for something new that will keep me intrigued. Once again, now here I am.

Goals:

There really is only two goals for me: being healthy and being a badass

I don't have a whole lot of support at home and with family (I come from a hispanic family- the food is amazing but not so amazing for you.) So I have been on my own in my fitness journey.

That's about all I can think of for now. nice to meet ya'll!

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Paleo is really hard in an environment with Hispanic cooking everywhere. Glad to have you in the rebellion, Paleo seems to work for a lot of people and there are whole boards dedicated to it. I know NF just launched the paleo app, might be worth looking at. Do you have any workouts you plan to try?

[Aly_Nicole]

I agree, it is very difficult given the surroundings. Luckily, I am pretty darn stubborn, so if I have my mind set on something nobody can really get in my way. Yes, I did download the app, but like I said I have done a significant amount of research on paleo- so it wasnt anything I didnt already know. But it is a good tool to have just in case!! I already feel soo much better with cutting out dairy, grains, etc. I dont think I will ever go back! As far as workout- I generally "work out" regularly (3-5 days a week), but its uninteresting. So I found a Crossfit gym I am going to check out here soon. Should be fun!

[IRISHodabred]

Welcome to the Rebellion Alyssa! I just started Paleo Wed. and feeling pretty great about the decision. Like you, I'm stubborn so once I decide to do something it's nearly impossible to sway me. Continue to fight the good fight and a healthy badass you shall become!

[Aly_Nicole]

Welcome to the Rebellion Alyssa! I just started Paleo Wed. and feeling pretty great about the decision. Like you, I'm stubborn so once I decide to do something it's nearly impossible to sway me. Continue to fight the good fight and a healthy badass you shall become!

Thanks! Good luck to you, keep on with the stubborness. It turned out to not be such a bad trait!