Day 55: Lethargic

Food wise things are a bit of a struggle.  Cutting the fruit and carb grammage is causing some pain.  Vegetables are good but I just feel like I need to intake more food, especially with the great increase of sets and reps in the exercises.  I roasted some asparagus last night and it was really good, but I think I used too much olive oil because I felt kind of nauseous this morning.

I went for a nice run yesterday morning, it was brisk out but it was so nice to get back out in the open, fresh air.  Saturday's volleyball tournament went pretty well body wise. I was no where near as sore as last weekend, which is progress, but I was not happy with my play.  We went 6-2 for the day, so still a winning day, just personally, I was knocking some dust off my game.  On a bright note, everyone on my team commented on the way I looked and it was so very nice.  My teammates were all very interested in what I was doing so anytime we weren't playing volleyball, we were talking about food!

I had my indulgence on Saturday night as well.  My roommate, her boyfriend and myself went out to my favorite local Italian restaurant.  It was very good, shared an appetizer of calamari and ordered my favorite main dish, the lasagna bolognese.  Oh and also one glass of pinot noir.  I really enjoyed that meal.  The only thing I noticed was that the calamari batter was a lot more saltier than I remember, but that didn't stop me from eating it, because it was so nice to have added salt, taste it and really enjoy the dish.  Then the lasagna came and it was perfect.  The trio of meat they use, spices, sauce and cheese, they just work together and taste sooo good.  I was really happy to know that my new palate didn't crush this dish.  I will get to enjoy this on future occasions.  I did feel uuber full when I left the restaurant but I was emotionally happy full.  But I woke up the next morning and was ready to go, had the energy for my run and strength in the gym.  It was a good workout day!  No adverse stomach effects, yay!

So with that, I'm back to the PCP diet and it's a bit tough.  I think I signed up for the wrong project.  I should have done the wellness project, because I've achieved my primary goal, which was to establish new habits to eat better and learn to prepare and cook for one person.  Also my secondary goal of establishing a daily habit of working out has been met as well.  I like the slight shift in shape of my body and I have regained my motivation in the gym.  I know how very important eating clean and right is.  And when combining the nutrition plan with a regular exercise routine, well results are fast! 

I will keep going with PCP and see it through to the end.