Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
I wasn't planning to blog until this afternoon, but I just had this hit me like a ton of bricks: I am going to reach my goal weight this summer. I am. Wow. I haven't seen 145 since high school. But deep down to my toes I know I will see it this summer. I have no idea what it will look like or feel like and I am beyond excited to find out.
It's not really confidence, although I am confident of reaching goal, it's more like a feeling in the pit of my stomach that holy cow I can do this! I will do this. I am doing this.
But what is so strange is there is no fear, no nervousness, no doubt. I have believed in myself and my reaching these goals for a while now. It has been wonderful and refreshing. That belief in myself is what has made 'this time around' different. But there was always still this nervousness, this apprehension surrounding the whole process. But today, today that is gone. Today I feel only excitement and anticipation. Expectation even.
I came home from my weekend with an overwhelming feeling of peace. I didn't really understand it, but now I am seeing that I've had a shift. A shift in my thinking. A shift in my attitude. A shift in how I see myself. I really did win a battle against that inner fat chick. I really did makes some deeper changes through that race and what it meant to me. It feels pretty amazing.
It's not even all about that number: 145 anymore. My focus is on feeling strong. On what I can do now that I am in better shape. On what I can do with my kids. On how fanfriggintastic I feel every day now that I am making better choices. I have turned a corner. I have changed.
I don't walk into a room and feel like the fat chick anymore. I am looking at food in terms of how it will fuel my body and how it will affect me instead of how much I can scarf. I look forward to my runs and workouts. I love setting new fitness-related goals and working hard to reach them. I enjoy that I am feeling stronger. I even feel like I'm standing up straighter! This is crazy new uncharted territory for me.
I no longer feel doubt of my ability to do this. I don't even doubt my ability to maintain once I get there, which is something I've never been able to do. I believe in me. I believe I can continue to make these choices for the rest of my life to have a strong and healthy body. I feel so peaceful about this whole process now.
I am not boasting, I am actually about in tears at the moment, this is a really big deal for me (sorry for the mushy moment). I just want you all to know there is HOPE. Some of you may already be at this point, and woo hoo if you are, but for those of you that aren't: I believe you will be! I never in a million years would have expected to be here, I never really knew here existed for me, but here I am. There is nothing that makes it any different for me than you. You can be here too! I believe that with all that I am.
It's not really confidence, although I am confident of reaching goal, it's more like a feeling in the pit of my stomach that holy cow I can do this! I will do this. I am doing this.
But what is so strange is there is no fear, no nervousness, no doubt. I have believed in myself and my reaching these goals for a while now. It has been wonderful and refreshing. That belief in myself is what has made 'this time around' different. But there was always still this nervousness, this apprehension surrounding the whole process. But today, today that is gone. Today I feel only excitement and anticipation. Expectation even.
I came home from my weekend with an overwhelming feeling of peace. I didn't really understand it, but now I am seeing that I've had a shift. A shift in my thinking. A shift in my attitude. A shift in how I see myself. I really did win a battle against that inner fat chick. I really did makes some deeper changes through that race and what it meant to me. It feels pretty amazing.
It's not even all about that number: 145 anymore. My focus is on feeling strong. On what I can do now that I am in better shape. On what I can do with my kids. On how fanfriggintastic I feel every day now that I am making better choices. I have turned a corner. I have changed.
I don't walk into a room and feel like the fat chick anymore. I am looking at food in terms of how it will fuel my body and how it will affect me instead of how much I can scarf. I look forward to my runs and workouts. I love setting new fitness-related goals and working hard to reach them. I enjoy that I am feeling stronger. I even feel like I'm standing up straighter! This is crazy new uncharted territory for me.
I no longer feel doubt of my ability to do this. I don't even doubt my ability to maintain once I get there, which is something I've never been able to do. I believe in me. I believe I can continue to make these choices for the rest of my life to have a strong and healthy body. I feel so peaceful about this whole process now.
I am not boasting, I am actually about in tears at the moment, this is a really big deal for me (sorry for the mushy moment). I just want you all to know there is HOPE. Some of you may already be at this point, and woo hoo if you are, but for those of you that aren't: I believe you will be! I never in a million years would have expected to be here, I never really knew here existed for me, but here I am. There is nothing that makes it any different for me than you. You can be here too! I believe that with all that I am.
Wow!!
ReplyDeleteHow proud you must be right now! (And how jealous I am right now!) You are truly an inspiration to all of us battling that inner fat chick. As selfish as it is, I hope to be in your shoes one day soon.
Other people feed off of your confidence and success too! You're doing an awesome job and we have no doubts in your ability to stay strong and focused. keep it up!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so fantastic and a wonderful reminder that we can all do it (and a good mindset to have)!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!
***HAPPY DANCING***
What an inspiring post! Some days I feel the same way. But not every day. Yet.
ReplyDelete***Doing the happy dance for you!!*** Congrats for you!!
ReplyDeleteyep, this will be OUR year! :) whoohooo! :)
ReplyDeleteahh kat... that is just too darn cool for words :)
ReplyDeleteYay! GO YOU!
ReplyDeleteThere is ALWAYS hope. :)
Amazing post, so motivational. Def one to mark as a favorite! Makes me want to keep up the good fight so one day I can post my own ;-)
ReplyDeleteNever doubt in the power of believing in yourself.....that is what made the difference for me too. Way to go girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspiring post!!! I LOVE THIS! Congratulations on overcoming the demons of your inner fat chick. I'm still working on that, but seeing others succeed like you totally inspires me and gives me the confidence that someday it will happen for me too!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very exciting, Kat!!! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! :)
ReplyDeleteThis post is absolutely amazing! Everything that you said resonates with me! You have no clue. I am looking forward to also reaching my goal...in a week or so. I have no clue what I will look and feel like, but I know that it will be good! Of course, there are some other specific body changes, i.e. abs and things that I am going to work on; however, where I am right now and where I am headed motivates me! You're right...we can do this! Go girl!
ReplyDeleteKat. One of the most powerful posts I've ever read, if not THE most powerful post. Congratulations on turning the corner. I feel like I'm hanging out on the corner. Seeing that you've turned it inspires me. I'm sooooo proud of you and all of your accomplishments to date. You're running races and getting slim and trim and battling demons and jumping over hurdles...you are DOING IT! And you're doing it in a healthy and positive way. You inspire me and countless others to get on it and do the same. Thank you thank you...thank you. You're my hero!
ReplyDeletexoxo
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Great job and such a wonderful inspiration!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! Josie was right -- Inspirational. You can just see how all the lights came on and flashed - You are doing it! You are doing it! I'm glad Josie sent me your way!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post.
ReplyDeleteYou sure don't LOOK like the fat chick anymore!
Woohoo! That sounds like an awesome feeling! You're almost there! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! You rock.
ReplyDeletei love your confidence!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, Kat!
ReplyDelete"Bye, bye inner fat chick. Don't bother coming around again to bother our friend Kat!"
145 is my goal, too! Let's go!
You are amazing!! I am *SO* excited for you!! This post put a nice big smile on my face. Keep rocking it girl. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post! I don't know you if you realize how much your encouragement feeds others. If You can continue doing it, then I can go to one more bootcamp... Amazing!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC! So proud of you, and so inspired!
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