Ahhhhh . . . Monday and what I eat to get lean

So I am so exhausted tonight!  I did a cross fit class today with about 5 other people from work.  We go every other Monday for a change up in routine.  We all work out to some degree or another at home or in the gym.  Several of us do Insanity or P90X (or X2 for me).  It's good fun!  I love having the challenge of trying to beat the guys that go to the class.  Plus we really encourage each other too.  Something to be said for working out in a group!  I wish I had a big enough basement to invite people over to work out!

So I have had several people ask me what I eat to stay in shape and lean.  It's the same thing you have seen all over the internet.  No "bad" carbs (rice, pasta), only whole grains, lean meats, veggies, low sugar fruits, tons of water (no carbonated beverages), Shakeology, etc.   I know, I know.  I didn't want to believe it when I did the research.  I kept thinking that there had be some other way than giving up my favorite pastas and carbonated drinks.  Maybe I could work out harder or eat less calories.  Well, I could work out harder and could eat less calories but the carbs were going to stick to my middle when I ate them no matter what.  The only way I can get the lean cut look I want is to give up those things (that really weren't that good for me anyway).  Well, it was hard at first.  It really was.  I mean, we were in church one day and I made a comment about the song director dragging the songs on and on and my husband leaned over and said "you really need to eat some carbs".  But after sticking with it for just a short period, I really was able to cut the stuff out fairly quickly.  I don't know the last time I ate pasta or rice.  And I haven't had a carbonated beverages in ages.  They don't even taste good anymore!  Granted, I still do eat a piece of bread here and there, I mean, I am not perfect but it is a lot easier to be satisfied with one small piece every once in a while now.   And it works.  If you really are dedicated and stick with it, you will see the results.  Be consistent and be patient.  You will get there!