Operation Muscle Excavation
For the most part I eat healthy.

I workout at least 5 days a week, every week.

Where the heck are all of my muscles?
I am not looking to lose weight and I am not aiming to be the next female Arnold; however, I would like to see an ab or two and perhaps meet my tricep from time to time. Given how active and how nutrition conscious I am, this should not be an unreasonable request. Should it?!
If I am completely honest about my muscles’ whereabouts I am fairly certain I can pinpoint their location. They are hiding underneath a layer of Whole Food’s honey graham’s, dark chocolate covered almonds, tortilla chips, chronic cardio, and my inability to fully unplug. There is a part of me that is cool with letting my muscles stay hidden in lieu of how far I have come (I was 40+ heavier a decade ago), I feel really good and I have a healthy relationship with food, so why rock that boat to see more of sir tricep? Well… to put it simply I want to look better, I want to feel better and I want my relationship with food to be better, so I am challenging myself to operation muscle excavation (OME)
OME is going to entail:
- more diversity in my workouts, less routine. this inevitably=more strength training
- more protein, less crackers/ tortilla chips
- more meals, less snacks
- more books, less screen time
- more stretching, less late night cupboard grazing
- more getting ‘er done, less procrastination. procrastination = snacking
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Happy Friday and have a superb weekend.
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I’m totally on bored with this plan! I have got to cut out my chips/crackers/hummus/cookies/dark chocolate so it’s ok/post drinks snacks… I feel like my muscles are there, but coated under a layer of blubber…
I’m also contemplating doing the paleo whole 30 challenge…that would definitely force me to pull it together. http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/ Thoughts?
Miss Whit- I have been to the Whole 9′s website more than I care to admit. It seems like a great program, but I know myself and I do not do well with strict guidelines. I am trying to get after my triggers, so I can have my cake and my muscles.
I am down with being accountability partners though.
I love this post! You know that I am here to help you find those muscles woman. Let me know if you want to get together and do a power workout soon.
Abby- I so do!!
I love it! Awesome list for any health improvement plus a great way to keep your life balanced! I need to read more screen less. Thank you!