Being Hopeful

(At my graduation with my brother and sister)

I have to admit, I was largely drawn to the raw food movement for weight loss purposes. I've never been obese or anything like that, but my weight has a tendency to go a bit higher than I'd like. My weight in the middle of this past winter was quickly approaching 170lbs (I was just 2lbs shy) and that was really not something that I was happy about. Even though I was playing basketball 6 times per week and going to the gym after practice, I couldn't manage to normalize my weight. I feel that I've made lots of positive and permanent changes to my diet, and I hope I never have the 'creeping weight' issue again.

As an athlete, the skinny look never really appealed to me. I would like to look lean and toned, but certainly not pale and weak. I've gone down about 6 or 7 pounds since I broke my leg (May 8th) but I have a feeling that most of that weight was muscle rather than fat (although, I'm hoping it was fat). I'm hobbling around on crutches all day, so I know that my abs and arms are getting a good workout, but my legs aren't so lucky. I haven't done too much formal weight lifting but I'm definitely going to have to start a training regimen in the coming weeks.

I'd like to be able run by the end of the summer. I'm not sure if this is an extremely optimistic goal but I've really got my sights set on it. In order to do so, I'll have to do lots of exercises to strengthen my muscles so I don't get fatigued or injured while I'm pounding the pavement.

My diet is really going to be the determining factor here. If my diet is out of whack, there's no way that I'll efficiently lose weight or put on muscle. I've been trying to keep my diet as clean and healthy as possible to speed up my recovery. I knew they say that there is virtually no way to repair a broken bone simply with what you eat, but I have a strong feeling that my body will be able to do amazing things if/when I add more natural foods...especially greens and superfoods.

I'm about 5' 7"...and I weigh around 150lbs. Ideally, I'd like to reach somewhere between 130-135lbs before I start classes in the fall. With enough discipline, I know that I can reach that goal.

Here's the plan of attack:
-Green Juices
-Juice Feasts
-Balanced Meals
-Efficient Workouts
-STOP EATING LATE

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