Day 60

Really? We're at day 60? ALREADY???!

As this is the two week "party mode" period at my school (despite those pesky few days devoted to exams), I'm already struggling with finding a balance. It seems every social occasion surrounds food, and heavy, salty, sugary food at that. I went to the local baseball game tonight (it's a huge social thing) after my yoga class. My friends wanted me to come straight from yoga, well, actually they wanted me to skip yoga altogether, but I hadn't eaten dinner yet. I knew I could go straight to the game and my only dinner options would be some funnel cake and fries, which wouldn't even have been appetizing to me pre-PCP. So I went home, made my dinner, and then drove back downtown to go to the game. Yes, that was a lot of driving (I'll try to even out my carbon footprint tomorrow!), but it was worth it. The yoga class really left me feeling centered and stretched, and my homemade dinner was the perfect finish. And I didn't really miss anything by coming an hour or two late. I still got to hang out with my friends. Of course, they were all drinking and eating nachos or bacon fries (a pretty weird combination), but it wasn't hard at all to pass on the beer or the food.

Tomorrow I'm going tubing down a river up in the mountains and then going to a concert that night. The purpose of the tubing trip is to get drunk while lazy-ing on down the river, but I think I'll have just as much fun enjoying the scenery sober. Somehow I need to get some studying in along with the workouts and the social life!

Day 59

I've noticed that the days I find the workouts especially tedious, are the days I don't work up a sweat. I know that sweating doesn't really mean anything, but for some reason, it makes me feel like I'm really working hard and it feels extra good when the workout is over and I get to shower off. It's usually on the days that we don't do leg strengtheners that I don't sweat. Something about those squats and lunges really make the rest of the work out extra intense. Now don't get me wrong, those triceps and shoulder moves are just as tough (actually probably tougher). But I usually don't feel completely tapped out the way I do after a leg day. This is probably my own fault. I guess I need to ramp it up on the off-leg days!

I can definitely tell that this is sort of a PCP valley. The new-ness has worn off, the workouts have become routine, the meals have become routine. In a way that's good because this is now my normal life! Eating healthy and working out is no longer an irregular occurrence, I do it every day. I can't believe only one more day until day 60. At first the PCP days came and went slowly, but now the weeks fly by!

Day 58-A Reality Check

I wasn't going to blog today, but then something just happened a few hours ago, that compelled me to sit down and write this. Without giving too many details, (although I'm pretty positive no one knows anyone who I'm talking about) one of my roommates was found this afternoon unconscious and unresponsive, due to an excessive consumption of alcohol. The campus police came, the fire department came, the EMS people came with the ambulance, it was quite the commotion. About two hours later, she finally agreed to go to the hospital and my other roommates went with her.

I'm not even that close with my roommate, but the whole thing really shook me up. It's the last day of classes today (LDOC baby!) and so everyone is, of course, getting completely wasted. But this situation is a clear example of how alcohol can be so dangerous if abused. I've never been too much of a drinker and situations like this make me thankful for that. I know most people can be totally fine and never abuse alcohol, but for those few that do, it is so devastating. This isn't the first time this has happened with my roommate, and sadly it probably won't be the last. But it definitely is sobering for anyone to witness.

After everyone finally left the apartment, I sat down and meditated. It was pretty difficult to calm my mind, but it definitely helped me focus and process everything. I've been pretty consistent about meditating for 10 minutes a day the last week or so. I'm hoping it will become as much of a habit as working out by the end of PCP.

Tonight, I had a reality check that things can get serious really quickly when it comes to alcohol. Of course, it's not like I'll never drink again. But I think I will be extra mindful when I do.

Day 57

Today I am now officially an alumni of the Chi Omega sorority, the first of many endings (or beginnings) in the weeks to come. We had a big senior banquet tonight where your "family" gives you gifts and it's really sentimental and sweet. I'm not even that much of a participant in my sorority, but it definitely made me pause and appreciate everything I've done through Chi O in the last 4 years. Anyways, I promise there is a PCP connection in this nostalgia.

First off, I wore high heels to this event tonight. Let me just say, I NEVER wear high heels. Ever. Not worth the pain. But these have a sort of platformish heel, so they are not nearly as uncomfortable as the usual pairs (they're the ones in the pic above). Also I feel self-consciously tall in the few occasions I do wear them. But I bought a dress this weekend and these shoes to go with them, so I decided to face my fear of heels and the height and go for it. And I'm glad I did. I'm actually not that tall in them. I'm only 5 "6", so they only make me about 5 "8" or 5 "9". And they weren't that bad. Will I be wearing them every day? Hell no. But at least I know that when I want to turn it up a bit, those shoes will be there. Through the PCP, I'm inspired to try things I might normally not, like wear a high pair of heels. And I'm learning that it's worth putting yourself out there, and taking risks.

The second thing is obvious in its PCP connection. So, dinner was served at the senior banquet and the dessert was this layered chocolate cake. I didn't pick up a piece when going through the buffet line, and figured problem solved. But when I sat down, a friend brought over an extra piece of cake and then my chi o family, was like "have some!" When I said I didn't really want any, they literally said, "But Abby! You love chocolate! You have to have it!" And placed the cake in front of me. Now, this proves my claim that I really am known for being a gluttonous choco-holic (in my pre-PCP life, that is). So I had a bite....and was actually disappointed. It was good, but not nearly as good as that other chocolate cake I tried a few days ago. So I had one more little bite and then discreetly placed it on the waiter's tray when my friends weren't looking. It would've been easy to eat the whole thing, I mean everyone expected it! But I found I didn't actually want it, which was an amazing thing to realize. I said before that I was good on the sweets until the next indulgence, and I think I really am. No sweet seems worth compromising my PCP goals right now.

Day 56

How many kitchen mishaps can a PCPr have in one day?

I just got back from a relaxing weekend at home (yeah, I know I go home a lot for someone about to graduate, but there's a relaxation factor I get at home that cannot be undervalued) and decided to start prepping all my veggies and eggs for the week. So I cut up my bell peppers and onions and started steaming. I went to my room to start some homework, and 13 minutes later, I smelled something funny and realized it was the veggies! They were burning! So now that pot is ruined. I mean, it'll still be usable and we're in college so we'll still use it, but it won't ever return to it's pre-burn shiny glory :(

After about 15 minutes scrubbing that pot as clean as I could, I decided to boil some eggs. Well when I checked on them 12 minutes later, 2 of the eggs had cracked, leaving a big white puffy mess all over the pot. So I sadly had to throw those two eggs away and spend another 5 minutes cleaning the pot again!

And I also realized I forgot to bring back all the shrimp that my mom had bought me just for PCP. 3 lbs of shrimp still back at home, sitting in the freezer. I'm pretty disappointed about that.

So how many kitchen mishaps can a PCPr have in one day? Well, I've had two and a half so far, but I haven't even attempted making dinner yet.....

At least I had my indulgence over the weekend. On Saturday, I bought some Ben & Jerry's Phish Food ice cream, the best flavor in my opinion. Basically crack for any chocolate lover. It was delicious, beyond amazing. I wish I could say I rationed it out, eating it throughout the day, but I ate the whole caloric alloted amount in one sitting. I mean, I tried to eat slowly and appreciate each bite, but before I knew it, I was almost halfway through the pint and it was time to stop. I probably had too much in one sitting, because I did feel a little sick afterwards, but the feeling went away pretty quickly. It definitely satisfied my sweet tooth for a while; I think I'll be just fine until the next indulgence!

Day 53

Hmmm, workouts have been going better since Tuesday. Now that I kind of expect a higher level of difficulty (not that it wasn't plenty hard before!), I 'm less taken aback by the increasing amount of time I devote to the workout.

I was inspired by Ren's "confession" blog of sorts where he admitted what he cheats on in terms of PCP. I was going to mention today's incident anyways, but that was a good prompter as well.

So, today after I finished lunch, I had the biggest hankering for something sweet. Not fruit, not yogurt, not sugar free gum, only chocolate-y goodness would do. And that would be the cake that's been sitting out for almost a week now. I figured I would have one bite, it would taste old, and that would be that. Well, I must say, it was better than I ever imagined. The frosting was still perfect, the cake the perfect moist consistency and I had 3 more bites. And then...I stopped. Yes, it occurred to me that I could take a whole piece (or more) and make it my indulgence, but the whole point of an indulgence is to do it on your terms, not from giving in to a sweet tooth attack.

While this could be looked at as a weak point where I fell off the diet (which I am aware it was), I prefer to see it as a sign of progress. In a way I think it's more realistic to have a taste of those tantalizing foods every once in awhile rather than act like they don't exist. It's good for me to practice having only a few bites, and then stopping, rather than stuffing my face. That has been where I always fail in the past. So instead of freaking out about what those 4 bites of chocolate cake are going to do to my PCP progress, I'm going to recognize that this was a rare occurrence and celebrate the fact that I didn't go into my usual chocolate frenzy!! I hope this doesn't downgrade me from a blackbelt!

In other news, I've started focusing on my yoga practice again. Last week, I did not attend a single class (which is rare) and so this week I have made it a point to go. I've been 3 times already and really appreciate what it does for my body and mind. I'm really looking forward to this summer when I can go to the yoga studio I attended over Spring Break.

I realized the other day that in my halfway-point goal reflection blog, I forgot to mention one very important goal I made. That was to have a regular meditation practice. Of course, it's been the hardest one to keep. But I've really focused on it the past few days, and am working on making it a daily thing.

Day 51

I struggled to get through the workout this morning. I don't know exactly why today was especially difficult. I slept fine last night. It was mainly a mental block, rather than physical limitations. I made the classic mistake of looking ahead on the workout sheet, rather than just focusing on what was immediately ahead of me. Now I do this almost every day and it's not that big of a deal, but the increased number of sets today on nearly everything sort of psyched me out. I completed everything in my usual time, but I did not get the same endorphin rush I usually do. It felt like more of a task than a joy. And usually I really enjoy my workouts. I figure this will happen time to time though. Even on the days I don't enjoy the workout, I still appreciate what I'm doing for my body.

A recent shopping trip this weekend helped me appreciate all the effort I put into PCP. There was a mega sale at Banana Republic and I bought a graduation dress and a few other things. Now with girls, there are two kinds of attitudes when buying clothes. Dread, because you feel bad about yourself and think nothing will fit, or excitement because you feel great and know that the clothes you want should fit well. Luckily I was in the latter attitude. Everything I tried on fit perfectly and it was a huge boost for my self esteem to not have to struggle into any dresses. The things I wanted fit! Of course, it put on some added pressure post-PCP to keep the weight off so the clothes I bought will continue to fit, but I'm confident I can do it.

Saw an interesting article today in the Science section of the NY Times. All about the media's role in promoting the junk food culture of kids. No wonder it's so hard to eat healthy in the U.S.!

Day 50

Our new diets have added some interesting additions to my day. Protein for breakfast? For me that means adding some tasty shrimp into my veggie egg scramble. Quite good. But carbs pre-workout? That I am not enjoying so much. I'll admit I only had about half of the 50 grams and I definitely noticed it made me feel a little sluggish during the workout. And then with the yogurt and egg post-workout, I only had the egg. Since I basically wake up, jump rope, do my workout, shower and then eat breakfast, it's a lot of food to eat before I even start my day, if I eat everything alloted. So, Patrick is it okay to go a little lighter on the pre-workout carbs and maybe skip the yogurt if I'm not hungry?

Our recent email about carbs made me think about my own history with whole wheat foods. I've grown up on whole wheat bread as long as I can remember. Whenever I went over to a friend's house as a child and they had white bread, it was always such a treat! Of course now, that stuff kind of grosses me out, but probably only because I'm so used to whole wheat.

Growing up I loved having sweet cereals for breakfast like Lucky Charms and in late elementary school, one summer, my mom made me a deal. She said everyday I ate whole wheat bran flakes (with soy milk) she would give me a dollar. I don't think I ever actually saw the money, but it took about a week for me to fall in love with the bran and forget about the charms. Ever since then whole wheat bran flakes have been my breakfast staple. I switched from soy milk to almond milk about a year ago, but other than that, still the same!

As far as other whole wheat options go, I only eat whole wheat bagels, whole wheat pasta, etc. Basically if there's an option of a food in whole wheat, I'll take it. So at least I've always been on track with one element of the PCP diet!

Now, salty foods is another matter. I was recently informed by Patrick that my beloved Morning Star chicken nuggets are too salty to be considered healthy! Oh NO! I was addicted to that stuff pre-PCP and it will probably be a treat post-PCP.

Day 49

I went home this weekend, hoping for some rejuvenation and productivity, and I was not disappointed. Not only did I get a big paper written I also CHOSE A LAW SCHOOL! Now for me this is a huge deal because I am Ms. Indecisiveness. Seriously, it is a trait that I have been dealing with all my life. After yet another talk with my parents, I decided on UVA Law. Honestly, I knew the moment I visited that it was right for me. But me being me, I had to visit all the other ones just to make sure, and then debate about it some more until I was a little stress ball. Perhaps not the best way to go about it. Technically I don't have to decide for another week, but I feel so much better having made a decision.

There was an interesting article in today's New York Times Magazine on exercise. The whole issue was devoted to Wellness, but this article caught my eye in particular. The basic gist of it was that exercise alone will not necessarily cause you to drop pounds, but it will keep the weight off. Especially if you were a decent weight to begin with. Kind of depressing, but it rings true. I doubt without the food aspect of PCP, we'd be getting such great results. As I thought about the article, it doubled my appreciation for the PCP. All the science seems to say that it is extremely difficult to get into "peak condition" if you will, unless you can devote the time. Patrick makes everything accessible and straightforward, and the blog aspect keeps you motivated (as if the results weren't enough!) and honest. The PCP doesn't make getting in shape seem nearly as complicated as these science articles indicate. And although I am already freaking out a little bit about life post-PCP, I believe in myself enough that I can continue this healthy, fit path I am on.

Oh and it seems like whenever I leave my apartment for a few days, I always come back to some new temptation. The cupcakes are now gone, to be replaced with a huge chocolate cake! Frosted real pretty and everything, but already demolished a bit. So it's just sitting on our stove top, calling my name, asking me to have just a few bites. I know I have an indulgence, but no. A partially eaten chocolate cake is not my preference. I'm thinking ice cream....of some sort. So that cake will have to remain uneaten by me, I am holding out for the moose tracks :)

Day 46 The Two Ss

Sleepy and and sore. Those two words have described me best this past week. I previously wrote that I was embracing the soreness, but now I'm not so sure. It was a killer making it through the squats today and my butt has been feeling it all day long. Combine that with my lack of sleep and I haven't been the happiest camper. Luckily the beautiful weather makes it hard to be a grouch.

It does make me feel lazy and exhausted by midday though. Luckily that doesn't affect my workout because that's long over, but it does make it harder to withstand temptation. Currently in my apartment's kitchen there is 1) a lovely array of frosted cupcakes all for the taking 2) a bowl of yummy candy like chocolate kisses and kit kat bars, etc 3) mini chocolate easter bunnies. I'm not hungry at all, but I am craving that sugar rush like no other. It's interesting how much my mood affects my cravings. I've been looking at those cupcakes and candy all week, and only a few minutes ago did I really feel like reaching out and grabbing one to eat. I reminded myself it's all mental, and am now about to have my afternoon yogurt instead.

I don't have class tomorrow and I'm hoping I can somehow sleep in. Lately I have not been able to sleep past 7:30 AM. Now I know some of you are probably up hours before that, but think of how late you slept in in college. Yeah....I would like a glimpse of that.

Day 45!!!!!!

We are half way there-woah. Right now I'm feeling really good about these last 45 days and looking forward to the next 45. I feel like I'm actually beginning to see concrete changes in my physique and I can't wait for that to continue!

But I have noticed one sad side effect of PCP. The loss of my butt. I happened to wear a pair of jeans today that I haven't worn since starting PCP. They were always a bit too tight unless I was at my "skinny" weight. Well, that isn't a problem anymore. They're not uncomfortably loose or anything...except in the butt area (alright, maybe it's not as drastic as the one in the picture above). It's quite sad actually, I have to say I've always considered it to be one of my best assets and so I am going to mourn this loss. I guess it is worth the six pack abs though, a decent trade!

I'm sad that the January PCPr's won't be blogging anymore but I'm super excited for the freshies! I'm glad there's some more girls to keep me company! I definitely think women face different issues when getting in shape (I don't think I'll be hearing any of the guys complaining about their loss of a butt!) and I look forward to hearing others' thoughts. I know when I first started PCP I looked to the more veteran PCPr's for inspiration and I hope I can do the same for the new ones. Gosh, I really can't believe it's half way over! There is so much left to accomplish!!

Day 44

My jumprope broke just as I was around the 1050 mark. One of the handles flew off. I could've quit at that point, but I really wanted to keep going and I wasn't tired at all yet. (What a weird phenomenon, I actually want to work out MORE!??) So I did a makeshift sort of thing and held the broken rope part with one hand and the non broken handle in the other, and it actually worked. Luckily, I was having a really good rhythm day, or it might not have gone so well. So I went to Target this afternoon and bought two more of the same jump rope. They're super cheap, but the best ones I've found so far. And I figured it'd be smart to have a back up on hand.

Today at lunch I was craving carbs like no other. Ate my entire carb portion in bread. Just stuffed it in. And when the carb frenzy was over, I felt satisfied.

My legs are really feeling it today. This morning when I woke up, those lunges and floorjumps had done a number on me overnight, and doing the squats today just added to the soreness. But I kind of like the soreness. It's a reminder that my leg muscles are gaining strength and will help my body in all those ways Patrick talks about. I've also noticed how much more aware I am of my abs. I can feel them when I make almost any movement. It's a weird, but good, sensation.

I can't believe it's over for the January PCP'rs. I can't wait to see all the reveal photos!

Day 43 Tired, tired, tired

I don't really think my tired-ness is related to PCP. I think it's due to the recent amount of traveling I've done, the mounds of homework that keep piling up, and the stress of knowing I need to pick a law school in like a week! So I haven't been sleeping great and I use every waking second accomplishing one task or another with little down time. Needless to say I am constantly exhausted lately. The most energy I feel is in the morning. It's all downhill from there...

In the little downtime I do have, I've found myself gravitating towards blog sites concerning baked goods. Food porn if you will. The picture above is from one of my favorite sites, http://www.bakeorbreak.com Just looking at this food satisfies my sweet tooth in an odd way...

Have I mentioned yet that breakfast is my favorite meal? I always know exactly what I'll make and it tends to be my most satisfying meal. I love my veggies and eggs, and bagel on the side. Delicious! While dinner is way boring, it's also way easy, which I love.

Now I'm off to a 3.5 hour simulation of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty for my international relations class. I get to do this tomorrow night as well~oh joy!

Day 42

So I forgot to mention a very important detail about my Friday night! The reason my traveling schedule was so wonky this past week (flying to Nashville Wednesday night and returning Friday afternoon) was because I wanted to make it back to my sorority's formal Friday night. I'm not the biggest participator in my XO activities, but I was not about to miss formal. It is my favorite function and it's also my last function as I'm a senior. Plus, I love my dress. I got it for my senior prom in high school and I have worn it to every formal function I've had since. So last night was the fourth time I got to don this baby. And while I always feel like a million bucks in it, this year I felt especially confident, thanks to PCP. Usually about a month or two before formal, I go into depravation mode where I do intense diets and workouts just to fit into the dress. But this year, there was no panicking that the dress would be a smidge too tight. It was a great feeling not having to suck in my stomach at all during the event! haha This made me aware of the little changes that are already taking place in my physique due to PCP. Sometimes it's hard to see the progress, but then examples like this come along and make it apparent.

Now I know we are not yet at the 45-day-half-way-mark, but I have a super busy week coming up and I wanted to devote some time to blogging about my thoughts thus far on PCP. I looked back at my goals from day 1 and was happy to see I'm already well on my way to accomplishing most of them. To recap they were:

-be able to do a headstand in yoga class

-have a better grip on my addiction to chocolate

-be able to jumprope without feeling extremely clumsy (and winded after only a few sets!)

-have a greater appreciation for what my body is capable of doing

The only one I don't think I've made too much progress on is the headstand. I haven't even tried it in a long time. I'm going to try to focus more on that this month.

Along with the pride of accomplishing my goals, I've noticed some other benefits of PCP. I now cannot imagine not jumping rope and working out in the morning. Yes, there are days when I am still not too enthused to be getting out of bed, but the way it makes me feel for the rest of the day is worth it. I never knew this side of myself before: the side that enjoys continuing a workout program past the first week! While food is still a semi-struggle, it's more about the social aspect of it than me not being able to resist a piece of cake or something. I'm still working on being okay with not really eating at social events and not feeling awkward about it. Last night I went out with friends to some bars, and didn't drink at all. I didn't have any desire to drink; my friends wanted me to, but it wasn't worth it. I still had a lot of fun! Although I did promise them I would drink at least once before graduation. I feel like that's a must for the end of the year parties! So we'll see how that goes when the time comes.

Yes, there are days when I wish I could eat whatever I want or skip a workout, but then I look in the mirror or think about how great I feel, and realize the sacrifices are worth it. I am so glad I signed up for PCP. It's great to not have to worry whether I'll be in shape this summer; I know I will be!

Day 41-Relief

I am done with traveling! No more plane rides until PCP is over!!! (at least, as far as I know) I managed to get a full workout in on Thursday, and then yesterday I woke up early enough to do my jumping rope and abs. So on Sunday I'll do the rest of Friday's workout along with the 8 minute abs routine. Speaking of which, I did it for the first time today and I loved it! Doing it with the video makes it go by faster and the moves aren't unbearable. Unlike the bicycle for abs. After the first two sets of 40 seconds, I can't do the last two all the way through. I have to pause a little bit during them. I think it's extra hard because it requires you to use your leg strength at the same time as your core. So I'm working on it...

I did my best with the diet while I was gone, but I'm looking forward to being in control of everything now that I'm back. I'm not where I thought I would be almost halfway through PCP, but I'm going to push myself this last half and hopefully get the results I want. I cannot believe we're already at day 40! It's a reminder of how fast this time will fly by and how I need to focus every single day.

Day 38 Success!

Just got back from the buffet. I only had a few bites of cantaloupe and honey due that were delicious! And I had still had a great time!!

The workout this morning felt great. I'm still amazed that I have worked out consecutively for 38 days. That has NEVER happened before.

So as I leave for the airport in about 10 minutes, I'm going to try to keep a positive attitude in Nashville and make responsible choices that will help me towards my PCP goals!

I'm bringing all my workout gear, I just hope there's a space for me to jumprope at my host's house....

Day 37

Ugh. I feel kind of like a failure PCP wise right now. I debated about even blogging tonight, but figured I should go ahead and do it. One of my friends who I haven't seen in awhile called me and asked if I wanted to go to Asheville tonight. So we drove up and it was beautiful (of course). Then we got dinner at a bistro there. At first I ordered a seafood special (YAY protein!), but of course they were out, so I got the fried eggplant special. Somehow in my mind, I was like, oh it's vegetables....but yeah. probably not vegetables in the way PCP intended.

So now I am back at my apartment feeling uncomfortably full and tired of straying from my diet. I have a difficult time separating food from my social life. As the end of college approaches, so many outings with friends surround food and it's tough to eat out and eat wisely. For example, the end of the year party for an organization I'm involved in is at the Golden Corral, the most unhealthy food buffet place you can imagine. Seriously, there is not one food there that would pass on the PCP diet. I'm going to go because I want to see everyone and hang out one last time, but I don't know what I'm going to do about the food. Not eat at all?? That will seem pretty weird though. Any suggestions?

And going to Nashville for 2 days definitely won't make things easier, but hopefully I can eat as healthy as possible and return to PCP land full force on Saturday. That's the best I can do given the circumstances.

I guess this was one of the reasons I signed up for PCP, to learn how to make healthy eating decisions and stick to them. Right now I'm struggling more than I have yet these 37 days, but I hope I can overcome this and progress along with my other PCPrs. Everyone is doing so great, I don't want to be the black sheep of the group!

Day 36

Well, this weekend pretty much threw me completely off my PCP diet, but it wasn't anything too drastic. It wasn't like I suddenly consumed massive amounts of junk food. It was more along the lines of eating out and not using my scale like I should. Not too many of the foods were PCP no-no-s though, so that was good at least. For my indulgence, I had a 250 calorie chocolate easter bunny. It was beyond delicious. I didn't really notice too many side effects from straying from the PCP formula. My stomach wasn't very happy, but nothing horrible.

I know my results will not be as great as they could be this week, but I can't dwell on it. I stuck to the workouts which helped keep me focused on my PCP goals. And I do plan to get right back on track with my diet. I'm flying to Nashville Wednesday night, and getting back Friday night for my sorority's formal, but after that the law school visits are OVER!!!! I cannot wait to make a decision and also to have complete control over my diet all the time!

One things for sure, PCP has definitely helped make traveling easier. I can carry all my luggage to the car from my apartment, where as before I had to make a few trips, because my arms were too weak to carry it all at once! Exciting progress!!!

Day 34

I don't have much time, but I just wanted to give a little post to say I'm alive and well!! I've definitely had a little too much fun this break, but I figure as a senior in college, who rarely drinks in the first place, I should get some sort of break. Last night, I went out with my parents and family friends to one of the nicest restaurants that I usually get to eat at about once a year. Since this was such a special occasion, I couldn't pass up the chance to go. It was a heavenly meal, truly. Started with a pear, blue cheese, and arugula salad, followed by a parmesan incrusted flounder. And I had a few sips of some wonderful chardonnay (only a few sips!!). NO dessert though. That night I had a fun night out with friends at the bars. I only consumed one vodka cranberry drink which I nursed for quite some time. So yes, definitely a huge stray from my diet, but yes, totally worth it.

Working out today blew, but it wasn't unbearable by any means. Still not as bad as the infamous afternoon workout. I'm still right on track with the workouts and (minus last night) I am on track with the diet.