Today was the best workout I’ve had since the beginning of the program.  My energy levels were consistent throughout the workout and I was eager to do more even when i felt tired.  My best guess is that the supplements are starting to kick in and I’ve replenished some of the nutrients that were missing during and after the cleanse. 

I’ve added some tasty things to my diet including a meal replacement drink made from all natural fruits and some tapioca balls called “boba”.  Alot of new smoothie places have this ingredient and it can be added to any drink.  I’m trying to stay away from processed and pasteurized drinks if i can help it (even though its really hard some days when your running from meeting to meeting) and feed my body fresh foods.  The tapioca balls are mostly made of starches which gives my body the carbs it needs and i mix it into a protein drink made from Whey.  Its about 500 calories and actually replaces my lunch.

I’m working on creating a daily diet of food types, amounts and their caloric value and will post it once its done.  I’m pulling information from alot of places including the books i’ve been reading and my workout trainer that I meet up with twice a week.  I havent been to the gym for days, but have been doing the biking, walking and golfing in between which is helping me to mainain and not store any foods.  That is really the key, “not to store any of the carbs or proteins” that you aren’t using on a daily basis and keep the system circulating.

I’m learning core exercices to do from my trainer which is very helpful for later when i’m not at the gym.  In fact, I believe its better to learn core exercises that you can do anywhere (like home) rather than to jump on machines or throw weights around when working out at the gym as most people do.  Core exercises are helping to shape me from the inside out and building my strength and endurance rather than size and mass; these are my new goals.

Yesterday was a good day of excercising and relaxation with some meetings in between.  I road the 3 mile circle twice, once in the morning and once at night with skye, he really enjoys the ride in the trailer.  If i was training for a bike race or traithalon, I would have an advantage on race day as i’m pulling an extra 50 pounds when i ride. 

I played a round of golf in the afternoon as well and although i managed to get a couple of pars I really need a few lessons so i can improve my game.  I plan on playing everyday this week as my Father-in-law is coming in from Korea this week and he loves golf.  I’ll be booking us a different course everyday this week starting on thursday.

My diet consisted mostly of juices all day and for dinner i had some rice and tofu soup to keep things consistent.  I’m not ready to experiment with any other cooked food until after i’ve done my liver cleanse, which i will probably do after my in-laws leave.  I may attempt to eat some sushi this coming week when they arrive and a few other dishes as we will be out playing golf or going to shows all week.  I havent been to the gym since Tuesday, so I may go in for a few workouts this week as my time will be occupied  with family activities.

Today was an “OK” day by my feeling barometer.  I felt like eating more than i did, but managed to get down some peanut butter and banana sandwiches prior to my 3 mile bike ride this AM.  I consumed what felt like a bottle of vitamins and supplements and I’m not if its related but my stomach felt strange most of the afternoon and around dinner time.  I was unable to figure out if it was hunger or something else but it didnt feel particularly good.  I’m going to drink some apple and carrot juice with ginger mixed in and see what that does for me, then go for an evening walk around the circle to see if it makes me feel any better.  The weather is perfect.

Today’s workout was much better than the first 2 from an intensity level and i’m sure i’m going to be paying for it in a few days.  With 20 lbs off the  frame, i just cant help myself from wanting to push hard and make the core stronger. 

 It’s the end of the day and I’m stiff as expected…but feel good in that my body feels like its alive again.  I am mostly drinking veggie juice and eating fruits for most of the day with some brown rice, tofu soup (spicy), korean seaweed and kimchi for dinner.  I’m also taking the Chlorella every few hours as super food supplement and it seems to be working as my stool is turning green, which from what i’ve read is a good thing.  I’ve yet to determine what the “good thing” is, but after two weeks since starting the MC, I still have no allergies and i’m sleeping the best I have in years.