Someone in the 80's said it on TV and I'll never forget it. I think it was a commercial and there was some dancing fruit involved. Regardless, it is true.
Less than two weeks ago, I started P90X again. I'm not on the meal plan but I am changing my diet. I use an iPhone app called Tap & Track. I set a goal for myself and then I keep track of all the food I eat daily; calories, fat, protein, carbs, sugar, sodium, all the normal nutritional info. It's not has hard as it sounds. I actual enjoy being aware of what I eat until I get used to it and can do it myself. Also, I avoid spending money on meals (and being too lazy to cook) by forcing myself to eat at home.
Back to exercise, I started last week and all was well. I was doing P90X, sweating, working hard, and feeling great. Then, I missed Friday's workout. I told myself it was okay. I would just workout on Sunday, my normal day of rest. Then, Saturday came and I was REALLY tired. I couldn't figure out why. I usually work late on Fridays. What was so special about this day...my period. It hit hard, just as I was starting my shift that Saturday night. And I gave into it. Again.
I just couldn't fight through it. And it led right into the beginning of this week. Now I'm free and clear, emotional roller coaster behind me. But it's Saturday and I didn't work out ALL WEEK! Yikes. This round of P90X is off to a rocky start, to say the least. 4 out 12 workouts completed is not good. This morning, I stepped on the scale to try and motivate myself into jumping back into my exercise routine. I usually weigh in on Mondays but...well, you know how I feel about procrastinating. It's delicious but unhealthy, just like donuts. And ice cream. I'm derailing...
The point is I've lost 3 lbs in less than two weeks!!! That's faster than I lost at the beginning of last year's P90X. And it's all about my diet. I lowered my calories, ate smaller portions throughout the day, cut down on late night eating, and it's paying off. Monday morning, I will of course get back to P90X but I'm not STARTING OVER. That's not how life works. I'm gonna just jump back in, do my best, and forget the rest, Tony Horton style. And continue to remind myself that as delicious as Ben & Jerry is, I don't want to be ice cream. I want to be lean, green, and full of protein. Hmm. That sounded less sexual in my head.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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About Briana
- Briana O'Connor
- Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Briana began writing at an early age. She studied Creative Writing and Journalism throughout grammar school, writing an advice column and serving as a Copy Editor for her school newspaper. Briana attended Western Michigan University's Musical Theatre Performance program before heading to New York City to pursue a career in theatre and music. Writing music with the Chad Parson Band inspired her to focus her energy on other forms of writing she had left behind; poetry, short stories, and eventually short film. She was privileged to study Poetry Writing with poet and novelist Laurie Wagner Buyer and was honored to receive an internship with E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist for Elle Magazine. In 2006, Briana co-founded Bigger Baby Productions, a small internet-based company focused mainly on short comedic film. On January 1st of 2008, she made the cross-country move from NYC to LA to pursue a career in film and television. Briana currently resides in Santa Monica with her dog, Howie, and recently finished her first marathon!