Eat Clean, Train Dirty Post#3 < do what makes you happy >

05-06-2014

Inspiration, motivation and creativity collide…

I love catch phrases, quotes, motivational speaking (listening to it and encouraging others).

The catch phrase "Eat Clean, Train Dirty" has stuck with me since I saw it the first time. I've made it my own personal catch phrase for the current journey I am on. Being the do or die personality type, I tend to really invest in an idea. Go big or go home I like to say. So I went a little overboard and had two vests printed.  I know that some people might find it silly, but I feel like such a badass wearing these lol.

So remember to Eat Clean, TRAIN DIRTY! and honestly, just do whatever makes you happy!!!

Because if that isn't the point of life, what is?

Eat Clean, Train Dirty! Let's Begin

This is my goal; 27 and in the best shape of my life… I turn 27 on the 10 August 2014, a mere 3 months and 11 days from when I started this journey… but lets say I'll be 27 for the next 364 days after that ;) which makes my goal more realistic.

I started on the 29 April 2014… weighing 65kg, unfit and eating just what I feel like…
I started CrossFit (29 April 2014) 3 times a week and gym twice in-between, a strict eating plan(Started 30 April 2014) and a determined mindset, I'm going for it!!!

Eat Clean, Train Dirty Post#2 < weighing in & my fitness role model >

04-06-2014
So I got onto the scale when I said I would… it was bad. I had only lots 1.2kg and I felt low, but what’s the one thing people always say, weight doesn't matter, measure yourself, see how your clothes fit, how do you feel and well, I felt great, and I could fit into my old jeans (you know that one pair us girls like to keep aside just in case we loose a couple of kilo's and we might be able to wear them again…) Those fit!

The same day I weighed myself however, I started feeling sick, and had an annoying little cough. Well by that evening I was sick as a dog and went straight to the Doc. Two courses of anti-biotics and 10 days of NO training I eventually felt better and went back to gym. The funny thing though was I kept loosing weight and by the time I finished my first week of training I had lost 2.2kg and now I'm down a flat 3kg!!! Training hard and eating clean.

It's amazing how one's body adjusts. Now if I have a weak moment and eat something like a chocolate or a piece of cake I get an instant headache, the type that lingers and needs a painkiller. Which is great, it makes not eating the bad stuff so much easier.

I've also had the privilege to have 3 personal training sessions with my fitness role model, Melissa Strijdom. I found Melissa somewhere on the Internet while looking for fitness inspiration or maybe it was on Pinterest. In the midst of my journey through cyber-space I found Melissa, and one link lead to the next I figured out this was a South-African girl, training as a fitness model in France of ALL places. The romantic idea of being in France and doing something I have always wanted to do or have always admired and respected, made me an instant fan. She was a great resource; tips, clean food-blogging, lifestyle, exercise advice and just plain visual inspiration.

And much to my benefit she recently moved back to South Africa, to my hometown and became a personal trainer at MY gym (well the one I frequent at).

So when I finally got my head right and started this "eat clean, train dirty" journey she was the one I got into contact with. Her meal plan, exercise plan, motivation, personal training and awesome personality has kept me going and on track. So if you're interested in health and fitness and you're ready to start your own journey to a better you, contact her!!! She offers online training, custom meal and fitness plans and personal training :)

Check out fitizfab.blogspot.fr.

This is Melissa Strijdom :)

Eat Clean, Train Dirty Post#1 < avoiding the scale >

14-05-2014
2 Weeks down and I'm feeling good. I don't know if I've lost weight, because I haven't weighed myself, but my clothes definitely fit better and I feel good. I haven't had sugar, chocolate or BACON! or more than 1 glass of red wine FOR TWO WEEKS and I feel gooooooooood!!! I'm almost afraid to get onto the scale though. What if what I see discourages me… I told myself I'd weigh in on the 16th…(in two days time). Lets see if I decide to follow through or rather stay motivated in the dark.

Also, I have a cheat weekend coming up (boyfriends' going to be in town) lets hope I don't fall off of the wagon! :(

I got conned into doing the highest bungy in the world and I loved it

Have you ever considered bungy jumping?

THE FLAT OUT NO!
"No! Are you crazy, you wouldn't find me anywhere near the edge of a bridge"

THE SARCASTIC REALIST (ARE YOU NUTS)
"Yes… but who in their right mind would voluntarily jump off of a perfectly good bridge"

THE UNDERCOVER ADVENTURE SEEKER (Afraid but conn-able?)
"Yes… I think I'd like to do it, but I'm not sure if I can bring myself to actually jump…"

THE blasé EXTREMEST
"Ah yes of course, I've done it a few times…"


So I made it look like I was THE FLAT OUT NO, but I was actually THE UNDERCOVER ADVENTURE SEEKER and turns out I was just AFRAID BUT CONN-ABLE.

We arrived at Bloukrans Bungy site and started filling out forms. I was still busy deciding weather or not I was going to sign and pay for this stupid idea, when my jump was paid for and I had signed the paperwork.

*%^$!

The wait was hell, actually it was all pretty much terrifying, until the bungy cord took up stack and I was bouncing up and down, crying and laughing at the same time.

I can't say I jumped but I did get pushed ;) regardless it was incredible!!! (216m btw and the highest in the world)

It was a cleansing experience, it puts life into perspective and makes you reevaluate your priorities (well it did for me). So my advise to anyone and everyone is to go for it! Jump, get pushed, fall, just do it! 

Life's to long without thrills in it…

CAUTION!!!

A couple of years ago I came across a quote (unfortunately I don't know by whom) 

"Most of the things we worry about Never Happen"

This stuck with me. I was raised to be cautions, but it's not in my nature. 
These two parts of me have a good go at one another more often then not, and often the cautious side wins..

I've identified that I am cautious and that I'd like to be less cautious. I feel that "fear" often limits your experiences and we do truly miss out on life.  The picture bellow jumped out at me, it reminds me of the benefit of "throwing caution to the wind".

 I'm not afraid of heights, but why am I so afraid of falling…

I D A R E Y O U !

As for many, 2013 for me, was a combination of extreme highs and lows. I guess most years have their ups and downs, but personally I think 2013 takes the cake. It was the biggest roller coaster I’ve been on in my 26 years on earth. And as most roller coasters go this one had to start with a boy. I was so in love and had so many plans. Regardless the fairytale was just that and the bit Hollywood usually leaves out of the rom-com played out like a slap in the face. Many tears later I can now stand tall, with a slight wobble :) and say we were obviously not meant to be. 

The year also ended with some amazing resolve and 2014 started with a magical union of my best friend to her best friend/partner, the rediscovery of old friends and the making friends of acquaintances.

There are such amazing people in this world, people who have the greatest capacity for love, care and compassion. Thank you!

So I can now step forward, new years resolutions, NO, to do list! in hand, ready and excited to do new things, make changes, study hard, work hard, dance, travel, take chances, smile and maybe even love.

May your 2014 be a year like no other. Tomorrow is another day, but if you're always putting things off till then, today is constantly wastes! 

Get out there and do your worst :) 

I   D A R E   Y O U !