Cheat Day

So today was cheat day.

I really wanted a grilled cheese sandwich,

so I made one with avocado and some tartar sauce.

(This is a pic of some one else's.)

It smelled better than it tasted, unfortunately

I could not un-eat it.

So now I am going to continue to juice and eat vegan,

while gradually adding more foods back in my diet.

Milestone

Today I am

Now, the real work begins.

Since I've been here before, I am

calling this my starting point.

I am nervous and excited about the next 

20 to 25 lbs to go. 

The breakdown:

March March

Abs April

Muscle May

Junk (in my trunk) June.

Body, Mind, Spirit

Mardi Gras and Lent

Fat Tuesday, ahh the joys of over indulging.

I did last week and boy did I pay.

Backstory; in January I watched the the following 

documentary:

It's about a guy who was, as the movie is so aptly named,

Fat, sick, and nearly dead. He had indulged in a lifestyle of

excess for many years and his body showed the results.

So I decided to take the journey as well, but I did not want 

to start until March 1st.

Side note: Mardi Gras was on March 4th.

Anyway, the Thursday before I had some great Mexican food

from Azteca, which I have not had in months.

Mmm...the Pollo a la Crema with steamed flour tortillas was flavorful.

You must try this dish.

The next day I had fried chicken, Mmm Mmm, but then the plumbing

backed up and I had major gas pain for several days.

The "laugh now, cry later" adage is so true.

It's now day 9 of my Reboot and I am feeling my way through.

I am down 7 pounds, and am adding strength training to keep 

muscle tone.

So, what did I give up for Lent?

An unhealthy lifestyle and romance novels.

Funny How Time...

Last time I posted, I talked about - "I Can, I Will, I Must - Overcome!"

I've done some pretty awesome things in the past. 

I am sure you have too,

But my best days are in front of me, not behind me. 

So this quarter I am shifting gears

and getting back into drive, that's right drive.

I am remembering, what motivated me thus far and 

what will keep me going to the end of my journey.

Remember your first loves and your dreams. They are still valid.

So make a list and do some of things you dreamed of, I am.