Welcome to Kate vs Food!

Apparently I'm a blogger now and I'm really not sure where to start, so I will do what I do best: create an organized list!

How This Whole Thing Started

• I'm not your average 23-year-old. Most of my time is spent either at work or doing work for work, and my "play time" is not at the bar; it's at the gym. At this point I wouldn't have it any other way... I am a perfectionist who needs to stay busy. Time spent relaxing just feels inefficient and wasteful.
• I am an exercise fanatic, but I love food and consequently using it to deal with my stressful lifestyle.  After years of struggling to come to a balance, I have come to the realization that "you can't out-train a bad diet". I long to reach my full potential and be leaner, faster, and stronger. 
• Sure, I've seen the light a couple times. When I see results and feel good about myself I am much more positive, confident, outgoing, fun to be around, and just more comfortable being me. How do I make the results and feelings last?

Enter CrossFit and the Paleo Diet

•  I tried a free CrossFit class, and immediately fell in love. The camaraderie I felt for just being there for an hour was unreal. I knew this was something I needed to be a part of. I will be starting officially in July, and am looking forward to having a community of genuine people around me who not only share and understand my passion for true health and nutrition, but can teach me more.
• As I spent the afternoon researching every CrossFit detail on the internet, I of course read quite a bit about the Paleo diet. Once again, I decided almost instantly that this was for me. Why? It just makes sense. For those of your who are unfamiliar with the diet, I would start by checking out this infographic. To make things very clear:

          - Each meal on the diet should consist of vegetables, lean meats, and
             healthy fats.
          - Fruits and nuts/seeds are also allowed, but since weight loss is my goal, I
             will be limiting my servings to one of each a day.

          - Foods not included: all grains and dairy, anything processed, all added
             sugars, legumes, starches, and alcohol.

• Useful sites if you're interested in learning more: Mark's Daily Apple, Steve's Original, Naturally Engineered, Cave Girl Eats. 

What will I be blogging about?

•  To be honest, I'm not sure yet. I have a feeling it will depend on how much time I devote to blogging. I want somewhere tangible to track my progress, hopefully keeping myself motivated and busy. I also want to keep a record of my meals, potentially with pictures of the finished products.
• I know where I am now and where I want to be. Join me on my nutrition journey to become better. 

Will CrossFit and the Paleo diet improve my performance? Will I be able to stick with it? Will it change my life? Hopefully. 

Am I excited about this new adventure? Definitely.