Eat Clean, Train Dirty

Starting on November 5, Brian and I are taking on a 14 day "Eat Clean, Train Dirty" challenge with each other. I personally have gained about 15 pounds since my graduation from college, and after getting on the scale this morning...oh heck no. I've decided that you can approach your body one of two ways. You either dislike something and then learn to live with it, or you change it. My ballet feet I'm going to have to live with, but how I feel about my body is something that I am changing.

Considering that coffee is one of my biggest weaknesses, I'm trying to cut back before November 5 when we actually start our challenge. For the record, we are starting November 5 because Brian's birthday is this weekend, and we are going to be at the beach with his family, and we didn't want to impose any crazy meal requests on them while we were down there. So starting next Monday, things are going to get a little crazy.

Not only am I going to document our 14 days, I'm going to tell you exactly what we ate (including recipes), what workouts we did, and how we felt. Prepare yourself for some (pardon my language) bitching on my end while enduring what I am sure are going to be excruciating caffeine withdrawal headaches, and Brian's annoyance at the fact that I'm kicking soda out of our fridge for GOOD!

So, as I embark on this little adventure, do you guys have any advice? I'm hoping this will jumpstart our venture into feeling healthier and happier, and any support, love, and advice you guys can give will be greatly appreciated!