Week 1 Day 6

One of the best pieces of wisdom I ever received came from an old friend during a hard time.  She said "it doesnt get easier, you get stronger."  That was a dose of reality that applied to everything in life.  So here we go, working hard to make things better.

Surprisingly, I havent eaten past Meal 4, meaning I havent had any late night cheat snacks.   Most of my weight I attribute to eating dinner and chocolate after 10pm, so three cheers to a milestone!  I have also been exercising a lot, minus the one rest day.

Yesterday I went to SoulCycle with a friend and kicked some sexy soulful ass.  That was my 45 minutes of cardio, and the high-energy structure of the class mixed with the uplifting mantras the instructor says made it impossible for me not to push myself harder than normal.  Its very expensive ($34/class), so I only do it once in awhile when I feel like giving myself a treat.  I am totally drinking the SoulCycle Kool-Aid.







The candles, music, and lighting give it a nightclub feeling, so there is definitely a sexual energy surging through the spin room (and the co-ed locker rooms), giving everybody that extra motivation to work hard for your body.  Burning 800 calories never felt so good.







In terms of fitness in conjunction with this program, it only makes sense.  I dont want to be what my co-worker calls "skinny fat" and have a small frame but no muscle tone.  At this point, after four weeks of using the Nike Training Club app to get lean, I am addicted to exercise.  It is the only part of my day where I feel like my stress leaves my body.  So, on that note, here is my meal plan today:

Meal 1: 1 apple and 1 cup of cheerios with almond milk

Snack 1: 1 sliced kiwi

Snack 2: Skipped, was running late for work

Meal 2: Protein shake

Meal 3: 3 cups of Kale
30 minutes on the bike, 30 minutes weight training

Meal 4: One cup of black bean soup and small green salad

I think the whole point of this diet is to also realize that you dont need as much food as you normally put into your body.  Rather than a means for nourishment, we use food as a crutch for boredom and stress.  This is redirecting my attention otherwise and forcing me to cope with life in other ways, while making my body feel cleaner and tighter.  How is everyone else doing?  This isnt easy, but it is worth it.

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