38th Day

Still terrible at updating this blog... still struggled with breaking through a certain weight point, until today!

The banquet I had to attend last Friday was pretty fun. I decided I was going to participate in the festivities, but would try not to get too crazy. This resulted in me drinking a number of vodka/club sodas, which I opted for based on calorie intake. It also resulted in eating the buffet food. I consider it a success that I even put salad on my darn plate :) I had two very small (appetizer sized) plates of food. Salad, corn bread, some small crab cakes, chicken Chesapeake, and a few little ravioli's. I thought for sure I'd be screwed the following morning when it came time to step on the scale, but much to my surprise I had only gone up one tenth of a pound! Partial dehydration from the booze could account for this, but I don't care. As long as the scale didn't slap my hand too hard. I had also fasted for much of the day leading up to this event, so maybe that helped. This only solidifies my belief that carbs are the devil.

I've only got a few days left until it's time to wrap things up with the old HCG. I'm going to cross my fingers that I can get rid of 5 more pounds and then I'll have to focus on actually doing phase three, which to this day I have not truly been committed to...

Results to date:

Weight lost: 29.2lbs

Day 30.

I'm terrible at updating everyone.... My work/personal life has been chaotic over the last couple weeks. All good stuff, just chaotic. But here I am on DAY THIRTY already!!!

So here is the "quick & dirty" on this round of HCG. Overall I'd say that I've still been inconsistent on eating according to protocol. Sometimes I don't eat everything I'm supposed to, sometimes I've been cheating and having a cracker here and there.... I'm human people! haha!

I have been doing P90X over the last two weeks, and it has been killer. I'm hoping it's just the first couple weeks that kick your butt and leave you sore as all get-out. In between P90X, work, and every day life, I've also been playing volleyball. Every Thursday, and then all day tournaments on the weekend. On this particular morning, I'm sitting here writing this while I lament my old age, aching back and sore muscles! I love it though :) I'll be playing volleyball until I'm scooting through the aisles of Walmart on my Hover-Round :)

Results to date:

Weight lost: 25.7lbs

I've noticed more definition in my arms and stomach already. I attribute this completely to P90X. Hopefully I can stick to Phase 3 regulations and continue the workout regime. My team plans to play in the National Tournament at the end of May and I need to be in really good physical condition if I want to hang ;)

Upcoming challenge - My division celebration Feb 18th. Open bar, dinner, and awards at the Westin... I have to attend, but in terms of an eating strategy I'm not sure what to do yet :/