Day 23 Rainy day

AMAYW veg is wonderful! I'm so happy!

I sprinkled cottage cheese on my vegetables.

I did my workout first thing in the morning and I took shower. So by the time I eat my breakfast, I was starving. Every meal makes me so happy. Because they are tasty and they're making me strong and healthy.

In the past I always felt guilty about what and how I eat. Every time I order desert, I buy brownies at the bake sale, eat chocolate during morning recess, and so on.

But now I know what to eat and I don't have to feel guilty. It is great. I don't have to think about if I should order cheese cake or apple pie, that's not my option now. PCP makes my life so easy and simple.

As I eat this way, I think my thoughts are getting clearer.

I started running in the fall of 2006.

First 3 km, then 5 km, 10 km.

I ran the 10 km race in March 2007.

I also started running trails almost every weekend, 10 ~ 20 km each time and I ran the 15 km trail running race in April 2007 and 2008.

I was eating a lot, and drinking beer, wine every occasion I had.

But I lost about 10 kg by January 2008.

However it was too much for my knees.

Running 10-20 km every weekend was not for me.

I'm not an athlete who's aiming for iron man race. I wanted to use my time for other things.

Running in the trail plus socializing, eating and drinking took too much time from my weekend.

I stopped running completely by January 2009.

I did not stop eating... big problem !!

As a result..... I gained 12 kg !

I was aware that it is not a healthy situation, but I did not feel like starting anything until my colleague told me about PCP!

I needed discipline and freedom and PCP has the both. I can do my workout whenever I want as long as I do once a day and I can choose my vegetables and fruits. I just have to weigh them.

I feel that I am getting stronger and better every day.

As I see the difference in my teammates' photos, I tell myself, push yourself, Naoko!

Happy Day 23!!