I started my 2nd 8 week challenge through my gym this Saturday. This challenge focuses on clean eating and gaining strength in the process. I completed this challenge last year and it was a success so I figured I would go for round two. There are several requirements as you go through each week. I have to keep a food log of everything I eat and complete 5 intense workouts per week. I go to the gym 3 times per week, so really I am just taking on two workouts by myself each week. One is endurance and one is strength and we get an e-mail every Sunday with a choice of three workouts. We also make personal, career, and physical goals at the beginning of the challenge. They are required to be tangible so that at the end of the challenge you can look back and see if you were able to attain these goals or not.

 I think it is a perfect time for me to take on something like this. I've got a lot on my plate and this will force me to focus and to treat my body kindly. It is pretty incredible what clean eating can do for your mind and body. I always feel like I think more clearly if I am putting good healthy food into my body. I don't feel as stressed and I have a ton of energy. Also, my sleep cycle tends to be much more regular which for me is huge.

Overall, this is something that I look forward to. It is going to take a lot of focus and determination but I have no doubt I will finish and achieve my goals.

Here goes!