uh oh, life changes

I moved to Tx last week and discovered my rental house does not have a home gym (as advertised) :(

I am also a single mother for the first time ever and trying to balance parenthood and work.

So needless to say, I have not "worked out" since a week ago. However, my current job is very active and requires me to be on my feet hiking rugged trails and hills all day (yah!). So far most forays have been 2-4 hours because I've been hauling a 3 year old with me. I finally got out for 5-6 hours the past 2 days and my legs (and knees) are definitely feeling it.

Other than hiking, I have continued working on my headstand and my pistols and am making progress on both (more to come). I haven't found a playground in my area yet and I am seriously jonesing for a pull-up bar. I do not want to lose my momentum there!

I also just made the switch to a high protein diet, or at least I am trying to. High-protein, high-fat, low-carb diets are pretty hard for those of us who don't really like or want to eat meat. I did purchase 2 lbs of beef brisket several days ago that I'm gnawing on. I have to admit I am disgusted by it (not the taste, it is good), but the idea of it. I have been eating lots of eggs (pastured hens) and just got some fresh eggs from my neighbors' chickens. I have abstained from bread since last Monday (huge victory!) and have no pasta or chips in the house. I have veggies, some fruit, and the lowest carb energy bars I could find at the store. My understanding is this diet is supposed to keep you satiated longer and you naturally eat less calories and lose weigh (and bloat).

I haven't experienced any of that yet but it has only been a few days and maybe my body is adjusting, or I am not doing it right. I have been very bloated for a week and definitely feel hungry, but I am not counting calories (and wasn't before) so I don't know how they compare. I have mainly just drastically reduced my carb intake, which now that I'm playing attention, I am aware was very high, and switched over to foods with more protein and fat.

I need to lose about 10-15 lbs, especially because now I'm on a break from lifting. Fingers crossed!