A Gorgeous day for a walk!!

What a nice surprise to see the sun the last few days...it makes me smile. It really has turned everyone into a blissful person it seems. Smiles all around - so fantastic, especially for a Monday!!

My eats: 
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt and blueberries and a piece of raisin toast (I know!)
Lunch: Vegetable soup w/ can of tuna added,
Snack: More blueberries and yogurt
Snack: Cottage cheese and cucumber
Dinner: Turkey sausage w/ veggies

My workout:
10Km walk (to and from work, 5 each way)
Core Synergistics - LOVE THIS WORKOUT!!

Tomorrow I am going to see a psychologist. I did it. I bit the bullet. I'm done riding this train, and need someone else to take a look at my neurosis, to see if they can figure something out. I really want to focus on my relationship with food, and whatever the underlying causes may be. I'm sure they're there. I'm pretty aware of myself though, so I'm worried that she'll just say "You're fine. You've got a great head on your shoulders!". We shall see. We shall see. I'll keep you posted!!

Has anyone out there ever seen a psychologist when it comes to food and your behaviour towards it? I'm curious as to what people's experiences have been like....Do tell!

Sunday Sunday....Stay forever!

Ever since I was a kid, I have endured those Sunday night blues. The feeling that the weekend has passed you by, and you have a huge, long week glaring at you just beyond the horizon. It makes me queasy, and anxious. It makes me restless, and gives me insomnia. It makes me stare at the clock, trying desperately to hold it still in one place. It makes me think of all the different excuses I can come up with for staying home the next day. And then Monday comes, and it is never as bad as I dreamt it to be. But how the weekend goes by so quickly. You blink and its gone.

This weekend, with the exception of grocery shopping - I did not leave the house. No walking, no running, no galavanting. Today I hit the P90X YogaX, and that was it for the exercise all weekend. Recovery week is finis. It's done. And now onto a weight lifting week - FUN! I actually am looking forward to it. This week was good, and my legs feel better (at least today). Yoga gave them the much needed stretching they required.

As for food, I've been alright. Last nights spaghetti squash made a reappearance in my eggs this morning. And it will probably reappear tonight, with some more turkey sausage or chicken.

I did spend the afternoon making 'cake-pops', which turned out great. I took pics, and will post them at a later time. They are purple with purple sparkles. I made them for the bake sale coming up this Friday and will store them in the fridge until then. I did have one. What? It fell!

My goal is to be good until June 10th - which is my dear hubby's birthday. I'm thinking Mongolian that night, but that's not unhealthy! But there will be cake. Oh yes, there will be cake.

Have I lost my Tolerance????

Last night, I indulged in the good stuff. Or rather, the really cheap good stuff - haha. Boxed wine for us, as always. I worked all day, and really felt like laying back when I finished. I polished off a few glasses (we'll say three....but maybe larger than your typical serving:).

Well, this morning, I was dead. Dead to the world. I had to run errands, that HAD to be done, and I barely made it through. The grocery store was freezing, the car put me into hot flashes. My tummy was a roller coaster, and my head was throbbing. Needless to say, by 4pm, I was in bed napping. For two hours. Then I watched the first three episodes of 'Modern Family' and am just now going to attempt to eat dinner. Spaghetti squash and barbecued turkey sausage. Yum. I hope it sits well!!!

Rest Day - Muchly needed!

Today was a day of rest, although I still got 10K walk in. I'm feeling bloated and gross, but happy if that is at all possible. I got another insult today, from a patient. She told me she thought I was 45 years old. I'm 33. Boo. But then a random stranger told me my face looked like Bo Derek, so that made me smile (and then I thought - wait a minute! How old is she??). She's still hot.

No P90X today. And I'm done work, and I get to FINALLY WATCH the finale of the Biggest Loser!!! I'm so excited!!!

I ate poorly today, but it was GOOOOD! I had a mushroom burger from the farmer's market! Yum!

Another Day, Another Workout.....

Sometimes I feel like I do not have a life beyond working and working out. And having my husband bite my ass. I don't mean this metaphorically. And now I have two basset hounds on the bed trying to get in on my blog as well. As you can tell...I feel like I do not have too much to write today.

While playing trivial the other night over a glass of wine, I was completely zoned out. I looked  at my hubby and thought aloud..."I wonder how long it would take me to do laundry if you died." He laughed so hard he spat out his wine and had to run and write it down. I don't do laundry nearly enough. In fact, I've lived in this house 2 years, and I've never done it once. Pretty special, eh?! He does it all. And to be honest, he probably doesn't do it enough either. I'm definitely known for reusing my gym clothes. Including socks on occasion. Pretty nasty. But that's who I am. Just putting it out there for you all to see.

Today I did my CardioX and walked 5Km. I actually feel like the days I do the Cardio DVD, I 'don't workout'. Not that it is easy, but it's only 45 minutes. Much of which is doing a form of yoga. But it's great, and a good rest. This week is 'recovery week' so my body is starting to feel like I haven't been killing myself for the past month. I truly think this is needed. I feel like my brain is even healing!

My diet has been good (always good through the week it seems). I ate way to many blueberries (yes, I am aware this is not Dukan - but I won't even claim to say I'm doing that right now). Blueberries are not the worse thing in the world. In fact, they are apparently one of the best - so cheers to me!

I'm a little down about my size at the moment - someone called me 'chubby' today, yet fit. What an insult! I was taken right back to highschool and almost cried like a school girl. But then I just kicked the sH#* out them. Haha. Just kidding. I did throw a roll of tape at him though:)

Lactic Acid Build Up!!!

So my legs have been killing me the past week, I suppose in a good way. I was worried about doing my run, as I haven't been running much lately, and the P90X has me doing crazy things with my legs - and they just aren't used to it yet! Getting there though. I like the fact that it incorporates lots of stretching into the workouts.

On Friday, I went for a massage, and had her do her magic on my legs. She gave me enough epsom salts for a few days, and on Sunday my run was great. Now today, they are back to killing me. YogaX was incredibly tough! My legs were throbbing, and even my arms hurt from Kenpo (much more than usual). I'm so glad to be done for the evening.

Now I've got turnip fries and fish in the oven....yummy. Can't wait!

The Scotia Bank Bluenose Marathon

The Bluenose Marathon is for EVERYONE, they have such a diverse group of runners, of all speeds, all shapes, all distances. On Saturday, they had a 4.2K Youth Run for the little guys, and today they had a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon, and a full Marathon. It is a huge fundraiser, and SOOOOO many people show up. I'm not sure what the turn out was as of yet, but I'm guessing 10000 plus. It is quite spectacular!

This morning, my friend's husband drove us down and dropped us off. It was freezing out (a balmy 6 degrees I think), windy, and cloudy. Perfect for running actually. Not so perfect for waiting to run, but I digress. On my way to the race, I realized, I left my bib (and time chip) at home - but it was way to late to go back. So I just ran with my friend (which was the plan anyhow - she's a great pacer), and assume we had the same time. 

The first 2KM were easy peasy. I felt like the wind itself, without a care in the world. I had great music pumping through my mp3, and the crowd was so motivating. About 3Km in to it, I got a stitch, and had to slow down a wee bit, but I got through it. We ended up coming in at about 32:19 minutes. However, it took us almost 2 minutes at the beginning to even start running, as the crowd was so massive. So I would say it took just over 1/2 an hour. Better than last year's time, but not my personal best. But it was great, and so much fun, and that is what is most important. 

I got a Medal!!! (for participation of course!)

Now I got one more workout to do today (and we walked 5K home as well....so I'm doing great with the exercise!. )

Now back to good eating for the week! 

Saturday - Feeling Fine

Again with the crazy busy life. I really need a few good days off, to do just nothing but veg out!! I started this morning with a visit to a friends house to steal a van full of perennials to fill my back yard with. Gotta love friends. That took pretty much all morning. Stopped by quickly to Old navy for $1 flip flops! Then hit the grocery store to get a few necessities. 

Then off to downtown with another dear friend to register for the BLUENOSE marathon (I'm only running the 5K). It is tomorrow at 9:50am. Then we hit dinner at Boston Pizza. I had chicken and salad and water. Sooo good I am (we'll omit the part where i had pizza last night...wink wink). I still haven't done my KENPO workout today and its almost 10pm. Not sure if I'm going to get it in. This week coming is my 'recovery week' for P90X, so what I might do is just forgo this workout. I'm running tomorrow, so maybe that will make up for it! And I have Monday off as it is a holiday in Canada - so perhaps I can get two workouts in one of those days:???? Whatcha think about that? 

I'm off to socialize with my hubby. It's been a LONG WEEK!!!

Friday No Post

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday, as it was so insanely busy. Had to pick friends up a the airport, do more work, and then I just crashed. I didn't get a chance to do my Kenpo, which I will do today instead (as today would be nil or stretch).

Diet is going well, and I can't complain. I'll write more later!

Another Day down....Good girl, good girl!!

Here in lies the end (almost...) of day 5 of eating well!! And it is also 19 of P90X. I'm in such a groove right now. I wonder if is the fact that I'm a mad woman on a mission, or maybe its the coming of summer. Sometimes I feel as though things really turn around when the weather gets warmer. And this afternoon, the sun is out (LIKE REALLY OUT) for the first time all month. I think it is supposed to be 22 degrees! That makes me a happy woman!

Today's Eats:
Breakfast: scraubled eggs w/ ham
Lunch: greek yogurt and green beans,
Snack: More yogurt with oat bran.
Dinner: ?????
Didn't drink my green tea today, but will when I get home from work.

Exercise:
10K walk
P90X Legs and Back? I think so (haven't done it yet).

SO BUSY!!!! But I Promise to Keep Bloggin!

Okay, so I'm crazy busy. I've started a second job, which I do from home (freelancing), but it takes SOOOO much time. Eventually, I'd love to be able to work from home entirely, so baby steps!! I really want to keep the blog up too, and discuss everything that is going on in my life, especially with regards to my diet/fitness.....and I promise to try....just time is so tight right now.

I'm doing great! Today's eating was spectacular, and I've really turned around since Sunday....so that is good. I'm working out like crazy as well - so I feel like I've turned a page. I suppose being busy really helps. What I would love though is to sit back and read everyone else's blogs!! I can't wait for the weekend!

Today's Eats;
Breakfast: Greek yogurt and egg whites
Lunch: Salad with chicken and lots of veggies, balsamic vinegar
Dinner: haven't eaten it yet, but more chicken and salad
Snack: Yogurt
Tons of green tea and water. 2 coffees.

Workout: 10Km walk/run
P90X: Shoulders and Arms/Ab Ripper X.

AbRipper X makes me want to vomit. But I'm getting better. I'm up to 20 reps of most of the sets. Not bad. Not bad. My abs are just constantly in pain!!!

Yesterday

Quick Post for yesterday. Ate perfectly, essentially the exact same as the day before (eggs, yogurt, chicken, turkey, salad). Worked like crazy. Walked 10Km and did 1.5 hours of yoga. Sleep at midnight! So tired!

Exhausted, but doing Great!

Crazy busy today, and somewhat in love with that. I like being distracted, and I find i am so much more disciplined if I have a lot going on. Worked like crazy, just finished, and it's almost 9pm!!!

Today's meals;
Breakfast: egg creations and greek yogurt
Lunch: salad w/ cucumber, tuna, and a few blackberries
Snack: More greek yogurt
Drinks: Copious amounts of green tea and water
Dinner: Not eaten yet, but turkey burgers and veggies

Exercise:
10Km walk
CardioX (not done yet) - 1 hour.

Yay Me!! I'm on fire today!

Finally Some Humour!

My hubby and I went to see 'Bridesmaids' this afternoon. Seriously, FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER.
It was so good, I was splitting a gut the entire time. I even snorted really loud once, which of course put me into a fit of hysterical laughing, and probably did the same for everyone around me. Kristen Wiig is phenomenal. I've loved her ever since I first saw her in 'Knocked Up', but she really proved herself in this one, as a writer and and actress. She is just wonderful. And you have to check out her bod! It's wicked! Her abs are rock solid, you could bounce a quarter off them. Dream body. Seriously.

I had to come home right away and hit the P90X after seeing her muscles! I did the Core Synergetic workout (my third week - so I will change next week). It was tough, as I was really tired, but I made it through. I loathe Superman/Banana. But I did it.

Now I've got some kimchi chigae on the stove, and I'm going to hit the tub first for a nice long bath.

Ciao bellas!

17 Days????

How's it going??? I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. Second day in a row without rain for the maritimes...we might break some sort of record! Doubt it. Rain due for tomorrow. But I am enjoying the dryness, even if it is gray.

Went shopping today at Le Costco and stocked up on veggies and protein. There was a book there that my mother wanted, called "The 17 Day Diet". The son of a friend of hers had lost a bunch of weight on it, so she wanted to check it out. Her birthday is coming up, so I thought - I'll buy it for her, and then I can give it a read through before I give it to her (I know - that's just awful, isn't it?). She won't mind. It looks somewhat similar to Dukan, at first glance. There are 4 phases. The last one is 'consolidation' as well. I know that it's not completely low carb - but the first phase is. It should be interesting to read. Maybe i'll take something from it, maybe I won't. Who's to say? I'll keep you posted, and maybe do a little review.

Today I did the P90X Legs and Back. It is pretty killer. I was supposed to do Ab Ripper X afterwards, but my friend called, and then we had to go as my hubby and I went on a wee date. We were going to see 'Bridesmaids', but it was sold out. Boohoo. So instead we went for dinner, which is always lovely.

Anywho - that's all for now. Ciao bellas!

TGIF....Happy Friday!!

Hello all my lovelies, hope you are doing well. I've never been so happy to see the weekend:)

This week has still been a struggle eating wise, but P90X is going spectacularly. Tomorrow will be day 14, and I haven't missed a workout, and I feel like I'm getting stronger. My tummy is fatter (teehee) but my arms are definitely more defined. I just gotta get that eating on track!!

As my brother thinks the end of the world is this Sunday, I figure i'll have one great last day, and that leave it until then to get back on track (just in case). I know I'm just being silly, but have someone tell you it everyday, and you feel like it just may be.....

It's 9:25, and I have to get up early. I worked like CRAZY this week, and it is time for a much needed break. I'm going to have a big glass of wine right now, and end the night the right way.

Love to all!
heather

Back to Work

Back to work today, and it was crazy busy. It is almost 7:30 and I just finished. I haven't even worked out yet! But will - no worries. Strange, my belly is distended (from all the crap I've been eating) - but I'm sure my arms and shoulders are already showing some definition from the P90X.
I started off well today. Porridge and cottage cheese. Salad w/ cottage cheese for lunch. Then I had a cookie. Then I had a small piece of pound cake (with cinnamon in it - to die for). That's it, that 's all. Well, and some fruit. Anyhow. I'll eat a healthy dinner. Can't weigh in tomorrow as we have medical rounds, and it's on pediatrics and sleep - so that's sort of my domain...
Everyone at work is on WW it seems. Strange, that all of a sudden this happens. Must be that time of year.

A Rough Weekend

Thank you everyone, for you concern. It means a lot to me. This past weekend was a rough one, and to be honest, I can't be sure it's over with yet. Things are pretty crazy in my life right now, and I don't see a positive calm in the very near future. But this is what life is all about I guess; the good and the bad.

To give you a quick (or maybe not so quick) run down....
As you know, last Thursday, we lost our family dog. This handsome, 18 year old beagle, belonged to my brother for quite some time now. My brother, is not exactly in a good mental state. About 10 years ago, he was diagnosed as having schizophrenia. He is quite functional, more than most people. He is healthy otherwise (again, more than most people), he is intelligent, and for the most part, you'd never know he was 'different' at all. He is unmedicated. Beyond all of this however, lay his strongest characteristic. He believes he is divine. He also believes that the world is coming to an end. Most of his thoughts are based on fact, or what many people claim to be fact (ie; he's not hearing voices in his head). He feels that most of us, are living with our heads in the sand (we are to some extent) and that if you are not poor and/or suffering, then you are ignoring the poor and the suffering. He is very confrontational when it comes to this, and has caused a lot of angst in many people. While I'd love to say that he is not suicidal, I'd have to say that he is (at least more than most people).

I love him dearly. I do not live close to him, but up until very recently, had kept close touch.

The death of his beloved dog did not leave him in a good place.

The following night, my mother was sent to emergency, and admitted to the hospital. She had contracted some sort of rare infection. As I don't live in the same city, I received very vague and ominous notification of this - of course, via facebook - from my brother. That night was spent trying to get a hold of anyone, and thinking the very worse, wishing it wasn't.

I got my wish. My mother is doing well, and returned home on Mother's Day evening. My brother, who is staying at their house, is very elusive and aloof. I'm really not sure what is going on. I feel very distant. I am concerned, but he is with family - and there is not much more I can do.

As for me, I'm counting my blessings, and trying to keep my chin up. I'm also trying to resist googling all the terrifying links my brother is putting up on facebook regarding our world's impending doom. I've been on the phone almost all day, everyday since Thursday, trying to be as close as I can to my family, without actually being there.

As for my diet? Well, it's been pretty terrible. Wrong choices, without care. I'm back on track today, for the most part.

My workouts - spot on. I've done my P90X everyday since I started. Today is day 9. I'm still aching from it, all over. Today was YogaX, which was very stress relieving. I really like the program, and it kept me sane, and allowed me to stay home all weekend by the phone. I do want to get running again soon, but it's been raining for the past 25 days straight.

Anyhow, thanks again for listening. I have been checking in on everyone's blogs, and happy to hear from all who commented and emailed. Thank you so much.

A Short Explanation

Going through some family issues at the moment. Received more bad news.
I'm going to be away for at least a day or two. I'm okay, and doing my workouts.
My diet has went out the window, but I could careless right now. I'm not worried about my food nor am I gorging myself - that is all I am saying.

I'll be in touch...

Day 5 P90X: KenpoX

This post will be quite short. I'm a little upset right now, as my family dog (at home with brother) passed away at 18 years. He was the coolest dog ever, and lead a beautiful long life.

Did P90X KenpoX today, which was off schedule, but I didn't want to do legs today, as I want to run tomorrow, and afraid of the pain. So I did a bit of a switch. Kenpo was pretty good. Sweated lots and lots.

Weighed in at  work. I was down to 157.6, which is 1.4lbs from last week's weigh in (or almost 6lbs from my Tuesday scale fiasco!). I'm happy with that, but not going to let it lead me into temptation. I'm staying on track! P90X has me super motivated.

Okay, So I truly am Crazy! And P90X Day 4 - YogaX!!

So I got back on the scale today - and it's back down to what it was. I am truly crazy. LET THIS BE A REMINDER TO MYSELF - DO NOT FLIP OUT COMPLETELY WHEN YOU GAIN FIVE POUNDS OVERNIGHT!!! But you know I will..... This just goes to show you that the scale can not be relied on completely. For some people, yes - their weight does not oscillate as much. But others, like myself - can gain and lose 5lbs overnight. My friend, who is pregnant, has gained one pound, and she is almost four months. Literally, her weight doesn't change an iota on the scale from morning to night. It's also hard for her to lose, but she doesn't seem to gain easily either. Me, on the other hand, well if I HAD to, I could drop 12 in a week (which I've done - in a very unhealthy manner) - or probably gain it too. Which I'm sure I've done. I've just blocked it out of my memory, so far down that even Freud couldn't find it!

Why do I pander to this machine, catering to that metal piece of sh#$%. Why do I let it set me into a fervour of self loathing? Or why do I let it make me feel like I'm queen of the world - for sweating out 3lbs of water in workout. And I completely know that I will continue to let it dictate everything, but I'm progressing. I'm down to once or twice a week. Okay, maybe three times. What can I say? I'm neurotic!

On to better things....Today I did the Yoga from P90X, and loved it. It was 1.5hrs, which was slightly too long, but only because I was worried about the time. If I had all day, it would have been superb! I still completed it, and felt wonderful!! So lanky and stretched out, no muscles hurting. And the frog pose - my love - that was fantastic!! I love the way Yoga makes my body feel - and I should get back into it. I love Hot Yoga. If you've never tried, I highly recommend it! I gotta sign up for some classes. The place in Halifax offers a $20 deal, which gets your 'first' month unlimited. However, the price after that skyrockets. I should just put a sauna in my house! Okay, wait...that would be way more expensive!!

Today's Eats: SPOT ON!
Breakfast: yogurt and protein
Snack: Oatbran w/ protein and yogurt
Lunch: (not eaten yet) canned turkey with egg creations
Dinner: (") canned turkey with egg creations

Workout:
YogaX: 1.5hurs
5Km walk to work (in the rain - and I was still smiling). (and I hadn't weighed myself yet!!!)

What are your thoughts on Yoga? Do you love it? Hate it? Consider it a waste of  'exercise time'?
My hubby always says he'd rather get a 'real workout' than do that. Mind you, he's never tried, and I'm sure it would kill him!!

P90X Day 3: Shoulders and Arms/AbRipperX - And Just Hit Rock Bottom

We'll start with the good, put the crappy stuff in the middle, and then end on a good note. A nice little sandwich!

First off, slept great (night shift tonight). Woke up and had a nice big coffee. Then went downstairs to hit the weights. Shoulders and Arms today - and it was wonderful. My butt was really sore from the last two days, as were my quads - so it was good to get a bit of a break in that department. It's a very simple workout, which really fatigued my upper body. I need to get some more weights (I have too low and too high) - but it was a good starting point. My arms don't feel too bad right now, but I imagine they will tomorrow. Then I did the AbRipper (16 minutes of abs). This killed me. In a good way - but let me tell you - I have LOTS of room for improvement in the ab department!!

Now for the crappy part. After walking 5Km to work, I decided to jump on the scale. Now you can probably remember that last week, I weighed in at 159. Now this is heavier than I was before (when I wasn't really watching what I ate all that much at all - just eating relatively healthy). Since that weigh in day - I have been pretty spot on. Maybe not perfectly dukan - but as far as anyone else would say - following a very heatlhy diet. One that would inspire loss. Now today, before I've eaten anything but some protein - I jump on the scale. Naked. And I weigh almost 5 pounds more. This is impossible. Completely. I can rationalize it all in my head. There's no way I've eaten 3500 times 5 = 17500 calories (which would be the equivalent of 5 lbs) over my normal limit. If anything, I know that I've created a calorie deficit. Not to mention all the working out. And I know that it's not fat. I also know (so don't say it) that it's not muscle as of yet. Is it water? Am I retaining? Did I eat too much sodium? Are my muscles holding on to every little bit of water they can? I don't know. BUT THIS IS WHY I should not weigh myself. It terrifies me. It makes me want to do one of two things 1) Not eat anything, or 2) Eat everything in sight. Rationally, I won't do either of those things. I just need to get it out on paper, to feel better. I haven't weighed this much since last July. This is not where my body goes.  BBBBBLLLLLLAAAAHHH!

The good -
My diet is good. I'm exercising like a mo-fo. My plan will continue. I'm doing two days of straight protein right now. I'm working nights, and will be perfect. No 'trying'! Just doing it!! I'll chug water like no ones business. That's it. That's all.

Exercise:
1 Hour Arms/Shoulders
16 minutes : AbRipperX
5Km walk

Food:
Protein in my coffee
Turkey sausage with egg
Turkey sausage with egg
Turkey sausage with egg
(not a lot of variety I know - need to go shopping - lucky I love sausage and egg).

P90X Day Two: CardioX

All I can say is "Ooooowwwww.....". My core is so sore from yesterday's workout! Seriously, all afternoon my obliques have felt like someone stuck a knife in them. Every little laugh, or cough, sent me into crippling agony, only to make me laugh more. And to spend that whole afternoon thinking about coming home and doing it again?? Well, I must be mad. Or masochistic. Or both. I think so! I love it!!

Today was CardioX. I found it a lot easier than yesterday's workout, but then harder because I was already in so much pain. Doing the squat runs (where you squat down real low, with one leg in front of the other - and then pretend you're running real fast with your upper body) just about put me into spasms.

But it's done now...and it was awesome. I highly recommend it so far. Nothing but good things to say! I may switch over to the 'classic' schedule after a few weeks, especially if I find I want less cardio, as I get quite a bit with my running. Mind you, I ain't runnin' today!!!

So...Today's Workouts: 
1)10Km plus walk
2)P90X CardioX

Today's Eats:
Breakfast: Oatbran/wheatbran/flax porridge
Lunch: Chicken and salad (pepper, lettuce cucumbers)
Snack: 3 yogurts (one plain)
Dinner: My hubby is making me Dak Kalbi again. Love.

Didn't get enough water into me. And had a diet pepsi. Only one coffee though (we were out:()

P90X Day One!! Core Synergistics

What are Sunday's for if not to make a start at something? 
Am I charged and rarin' to go? You betcha!! Today marked the first day of my very first "P90X Challenge".

I've had the P90X system (or the videos anyways) for a good year now. You might wonder why they have been laying dormant in my drawers for oh so long. Well, the biggest reason is that I do not have a television or a DVD player. I have a computer, that sits at the end of our bed. There I blog, surf the internet, and indulge in the few TV shows I find worth watching; the Daily Show, the Colbert Report, House MD, and of course, the Family Guy. I also watch the Biggest Loser, because I love watching success stories (I actually detest reality shows, but can see the allure). We rent movies occasionally, and have a huge volume. But I haven't had an actual Television in over 10 years. I don't hate TV, but rather I know that if I had one, I would be more likely to turn into a zombie, and develop an unhealthy relationship with a couch. But I digress - and got away from my point!

My friend is moving in to our apartment downstairs this fall (she is a student). For the summer, she is going home (across the country) and has left all her stuff with me. Including a Flat screen TV and a DVD player. So there we go! I have access, and the perfect amount of time to finally do the challenge I so desperately have been craving! And so begins the adventure.

I have decided to do the 'Lean Schedule' of the program, which focuses on more cardio for maximum weight loss, but still focuses on strength as well. I do not have the book (I know, I'm horrible for not getting these books!) as I was given the videos by a friend. If anyone has any HUGE pointers they would like to share (Veerruka!!), please chime in anytime!

Day One: Core Synergistics
This was a series of exercises that seemed to focus on working your core, but hitting all of your body. It was about one hour long, and was crazy fast, alternating between different sets quickly, without much rest (except for the occasional water break). I was able to keep up most of the time, but there were a few exercises that I completely sucked at - can you say beginner! The chataranga (which is a yoga pose I'm very familiar with) alternating with push-ups was incredibly difficult, and I sorta bombed. My abs are pretty weak, so boat poses and bananas were insane. I know I'm going to be sore tomorrow! But that's the point, tear down walls and rebuild them stronger!! Wish me luck!

If you did the P90X, did you take pics? What about on the Dukan? Did anyone take before and after pics???

Today's Eats:
Breakfast: Oatbran porridge with egg whites
Lunch: burger meat and salad
Dinner: Chicken meatballs with salad (maybe some other veggie, not sure)

Goals for this week: 
Drink my water!! I'm sucking at this completely!!
Do not give into temptation during my night shifts (tues/wed night)