Day Two

Today was a little bit harder -- body aching a little bit... and I delayed working out until 11 which meant that I probably didn't have enough fuel for feeling strong during the workout.

So, two lessons:

1) In the beginning, you will be tired, possibly achey and a little sore.  You have to keep pushing through it.  I know this from working out before.  The beginning is always hard - but as you get accustomed to your body moving and getting stronger, you will feel much better.  I did sleep VERY well last night.

2) Make sure you have enough fuel to support the workout.  I plan to do my workouts first thing in the morning so I'm usually fine (sometimes, I do need a little extra energy) but if you workout any later, you definitely need to eat something.  Just make sure it's not too heavy and it's something healthy.  And, ALWAYS eat breakfast.  It's probably the most important meal of the day  (just took a break to make my shake - Chocolate Shakeology with banana and peanut butter.

One thing for sure, being this transparent has given me extra motivation about working out.  I really was feeling a little sluggish this morning but I know that people will be watching to see what happens and if what I'm doing really works.  I also know that I want to feel (and look) better.  So I had to get it done.

I did tremendously well with my food intake yesterday.  I went to the market and had them cut the meat in 4 oz pieces for me to help with portion control.  I supplemented my protein with lots of fruit and veggies (something new for me).  For the first snack, I had some raw almonds and second snack/dessert I had a fruit salad (small bowl with 1/2 a banana, 1/2 a pear and about 5 strawberries.)  It was GREAT.  For many of you, eating like this is a lifestyle, but see I love food - and not just food, I love unhealthy food.  Even one day of healthy eating starts me on a positive trend.