Here, as promised, is the last post from my Clean and Lean kick-start experience.
- The Beginning – read here.
- Week 1 – read here.
- Week 2 – read here
Of course, talking about such things without a photo wouldn’t make any sense. Since posting bikini photos – is not really my style (even on my personal social media account where only people that I know in real life are my “friends”), here is a photo that will give you a general idea of how I look.
plus some fake tan, this is why I, for once, have that golden glow on my skin, ha. But I did not really change that much since that time 😉
But back to this particular Clean and Lean experience. Here are the things that I liked and did not like. Plus, some of my plans for the future.
Also, I’d like to mention, that I am just sharing my experience, and not trying to convince anyone in how they should live or what they should eat…
What I Liked:
- This kick-start really works. If you want to get in a healthy(ier) eating lifestyle – it’s a nice one to try. At first you may crave some things but with time it gets easier(y). I am writing this a week after I’ve finished the program, and I can assure you that I am not dying to go and eat all the double cheeseburgers or doughnuts I can get. I don’t have to control myself, I just don’t want that kind of food. Seriously. But I have to mention, that I wasn’t really a die-hard fan before…
- You don’t have to worry about what products to buy when you go grocery shopping, you just stick to the list. And it saves a lot of time, in a way, as you just grab what you need, and you are good to go, instead of browsing the shelves for hours.
- You feel and look a lot better! I can totally tell that my skin looks better, and don’t remember what bloated stomach is. This is AMAZING!
- If you read the first part – you may remember that one of the main reasons for me to start this all was #killerabs. As you know, you will never get nice abs only by exercising. As they say, abs are made in the kitchen. And, yes, I can see the difference already. And it’s been only three weeks. That makes me super happy.
- I understand, that some people will want to try this program to loose weight. That was not my goal. But, if you make clean and lean eating your lifestyle – you will definitely achieve it! Just be reasonable, take your time!
- You get to try new dishes. And since I like to cook anyway, I’ve enjoyed it a lot. Now I plan to buy some new healthy cook books, plus really enjoy watching cooking videos!
- It is a challenge in a way. I personally really got into it, and promised myself a little reward in the end, which I did get. It was like a well deserved prize.
- I have learned that it is very important to plan your meals in advance. Otherwise, I sometimes end up eating whatever I have in my fridge, or whatever I can buy, and those are not always the best options…
What I Did Not Like
- As I’ve already shared in the beginning, I’ve spent pretty much all my free time grocery shopping and cooking. Plus I couldn’t really go anywhere to eat out, which is one of my favourite things to do. I also had to carry around the food with me to work and even my dinner… Plus sometimes I’d have to rush home, instead of going anywhere because I was super hungry and couldn’t eat anywhere else.
- Eating good quality organic food is pretty expensive. Now, I never bought the cheapest junk food, but I never really invested in the best quality food I could find. Several times I would have to go to a particular shop to buy something that I knew would be the best. I’ve written down all my expenses, and it was at least twice the price that I usually spend on food.
- Also, it may be a bit hard at first, but you get used to the schedule.
One more thing…
I would also recommend doing such a program with a friend, as I did, preferably who lives not far from you. Because one day you can cook, and the other day – she. Plus you can support each other, discuss the process, encourage each other and celebrate in the end.