Day 61

My weight 2 years ago was minus 7 kg from my weight now.
I wrote that I was running back then and I've lost 10 kg over 1 year or so.
My friends still remember me back then, so even I've lost about 5 kg, still more to go.
I had been quite active all my life.
I was into sea kayaking for 8 years. I went paddling every weekend and did some long distance touring and crossing the sea like from Honshu to Hokkaido, it took 10 hours for me.
When I was running, I ran at least 15 km every weekend, and sometimes I ran during lunch break.
I used to take a workout class once a week. I did 6 men Out Rigger Canoeing, stand up paddling almost every weekend until last year.

I was afraid to run into the people whom I used to run together because my x-boyfriend is one of them. I kept the distance from the Outdoor Fitness Club that I was a member for 2 years, and I quit.
Ever since I stopped running, I became sort of an indoor person.
I've never been like that before.
To end 10 years of relationship was harder than I expected. To cover up what's missing I found joy in eating sweets. OMG! How many cheese cakes, carrot cakes, brownies, cup cakes, cookies went in to my stomach and I ignored that my jeans are no longer fit me....


I gained 12 kg.
I hated how I look and I hated feeling heavy.
But I did not do anything for 1 and half year.

My colleague's boy friend finished PCP this spring and she talked to me about it several times during lunch break. I searched PCP in internet and I saw some of faces I know in COMPLETED.
Former colleague and my student's father !! Wow!! As I see the pictures of those people I know changed from week to week, I got so excited.

I thought "This is it".
If I don't do it now, it's not  gonna happen.

So here I am on Day 61 and I am very happy and proud of myself !


Today I tried to put my old jeans on.
It fit me!
A bit tight so still have to work on my belly but I can wear them !!!
Great progress!

And I did my workout less than 1 hour.

Day 60

I tried very hard to finish jumps and workout in 1 hour !!!!
1st set of jumping is always hard but after that is easier each set.
I set timer between different workout for 30 sec. And I managed to finish in 1 hour.
So I feel very good about it.

I went to Starbucks in Kamakura.
This is my favorite. High ceiling, large glass doors, nice furniture, nice garden with swimming pool. I had an ice coffee and read my book.
Then I went to Patagonia Kamakura store. I didn't find anything good. So I went to supermarket and I bought milk, eggs, salmon, chicken, fruits and veggies.
It used to be time consuming but now it's so simple because I know what I need and how I cook them.
I like it very much. I'll probably stick with PCP lunch even after PCP.

I watched "Meet Joe Black" on cable TV. I wasn't going to watch it till the end but I did.
Brad Pitt is so young and cute in this movie. I like him a lot. I enjoyed it.
Ah it's late, very late!!!
Got to go to bed. I have a yoga class tomorrow morning !

Day 59

When I woke up, it was raining outside. It's been a while since last time we had rain.

I was stiff, and had a pain in my lower back again. Also I had a pain in the butt from V-sit.

I felt tired, lazy and unmotivated this morning.
I was going to do my workout but instead I read everyone's posts.
When I read Tara's post, I felt exactly the same.

In the afternoon, I still don't feel like doing the workout. I was extremely sleepy.
So I took a nap.

I was just sooooo tired. I drag myself to take my dog for a walk at 6:30 pm.

I did my jump and workout with Queen.

Doing Double Katana after Elevated triceps dip and Ski jump was hard. I could not pull my arms all the way up after 10 reps.
I am not good at Kung-fu sit ups. Sit ups were OK.

I'm done.

Day 58

So I played Queen's "Jazz" while jumping and doing my workout.

"Play aggressive music with a beat to get you into the groove." worked!

Especially "Mustapha"'s rhythm is perfect for jumping.
First set sucked so I did the extra set.

While I was sweating ( even in air conditioned room ), my dog was relaxing,

She makes me smile.

In the evening, I went to the beach to see the fire works. I ordered sparkling water but they gave me a tonic water which I sipped and was  sweet so I threw it away. I could order sparkling water at any restaurant in NYC, but here in Japan, it is not so popular, I guess. 

The beach was crowded, kids were running around and adults were drinking and talking in a loud voice. 

I went home as soon as the fire works was finished to have may evening snack.

 I put Tandoori Curry powder in yogurt to eat with my veggies. It was good. 

Ingredients: Dry ginger, garlic powder, cinnamon, cassia cloves, black pepper, red chilles, nutmeg, mace

Day 57

Tuesday... workout in Yokohama with Patrick.
I was nervous again because of my lower back pain.

But you know what?

I did everything in 1 hour.
I did the 4 min. x 4 jumps OK some trips but I continued jumping.

Did the Day 58 menu instead of Day 57.
Did the 3 kinds of CURL.
As I was doing the curl, I was sweating so much that yoga mat got wet ( Patrick never sweats! )
I like biceps and standing ovation.
I love to have muscles in my arms, shoulders and back.
Would be nice to look good in bare shoulder dress.

Last week,  I was so sure that  my heart rate is going over 180 or maybe 200 when jumping for 3 min.  straight. So I decided to wear a chest band and a watch which I bought to monitor heart rate when training for a trail running race 3 years ago.

 

It was 160 at the max !!

It is said that max heart rate should be 220 - your age,
for me it's around 170.  But when I was running, it went over 180 and that's not good for fat burning.
If you want to burn fat I should go max. around 160.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/aa022601a.htm



Anyway what I really wanted to say is  jumping is very good for fat burning !!!

Day 56

This morning I tried to jump for 4 minutes but I tripped many many times.
It was very frustrating.


Lower back pain is still bothering me.
Bending over is tricky.
I have to be careful.

I read Elena's post then I read Kung-Fu Body's blogs and I started reading Patrick's PCP blog.
I found that Patrick's birthday was last Friday.
Happy Birthday (delayed), Patrick !
I have not read all of the post but they are very interesting and a lot to learn from. Thank God I am in summer holiday. I have plenty of time to read !

I was already hungry at 5:00 pm so  I had my dinner.
After I walked my dog I was tempted to have a glass of iced cafe latte at the beach but I went home for evening snack.


I was still hungry after I had my evening snack.
I ate extra veggies and blueberries.
I have never been hungry after evening snack, and today was only jumping day, I don't know why....

Day 55 This morning I woke up with this feeling

This morning I woke up with this feeling

I did not now how to deal with 

And so I just decided to myself

I'd hide it to myself 

And never talk about it 

And did not go and shout it

when I have this pain in the back

I think I've a pain in the back

I think I've a pain in the back

I think I've a pain in the back

So what am I so afraid of 

I'm afraid so that I'm not sure of

A pain there is no cure for 

I think I've a  pain in the back

Isn't that what life is made of ?


Though it worries me to say


That I have felt this way before...

This is the song ( I change the words a bit ) from the program I was crazy about when I think I was in Junior High.

Anyway...


I'm not really sure what the causes of this lower back pain I have.

Maybe it is because I slept on futon last night. 

My bed is on the 2nd floor that the air conditioner is not working. 


So I decided to sleep in the 1st floor.

I did not want to admit that I have this pain 


so that I did my jumps and workout.

I tripped several times.  

I had a pain while jumping


But I ignored them.


Workout was OK.


I did less reps for incline pull up.




AND

I went to Yoga class. 


Because I wanted have breakfast with my friends !!


I brought my veggies, boiled egg and whole wheat bread.


During yoga class,

Some poses gave me sharp pain 


But I ignored them.

I hope the pain goes away.

Day 54

I woke up at 4:30 am and did my jump and workout at 5:00 am.
Took shower, ate boiled egg white and yogurt ( with a tiny bit of honey ).
Then I took my dog to the beach for Yoga class.
After the class is breakfast served by the beach house.
I gave my fried egg, ham and two pieces of french bread away and ate steamed veggies, boiled egg and two pieces of whole wheat bread I brought with me.
I know the owner of the the beach house and I pay for breakfast ( which is only 500 yen) so it's OK.
I just want to have a breakfast with my friends at the beach. It is so nice to have breakfast at ocean front.
And the conversation is very relaxed and interesting. I really like this time.
Yoga teacher is my friend and her husband, her son, and all the other people who know each other are there sharing the morning time.

No one was complaining jellyfish so they weren't in the sea this morning. I should have brought my bathing suit.


There is an old air conditioner in the dining room which was already in the house when I moved in.
I've never used it but it is unbearably hot and humid, I thought I should give it a try.

It worked perfectly !
So happy !


When I took my dog to the Vet., It was still muggy and sticky.


I am going to get up at 4:30 again tomorrow so I should go to bed now.

Day 53 The hottest summer ever!

My air conditioner is out of order.

I tried to call the customer center many times the day before yesterday and did not get through. The heat waves are in Japan.
Never had this hot summer since I came to live here.
Every summer I use air conditioner maybe less than 10 times.

So I bought a new fan.
I ordered it through internet and it came the next day.
It is amazing !

I put ice packs in Japanese cotton towel called "TENUGUI" and wrap my neck around.
I put it around my dog's neck, too.
Poor my dog, it is too hot for her.

Also put a large ice pack in towel on the floor to make my feet cool.


Jumping and workout has to be early in the morning.
Otherwise I'll faint. It is dangerously hot.
The first 3 min. set was hard. I thought it is because of the beer I had for indulgence last night.
I can do without beer this summer.
And I don't need cakes.
I realized I am happy with the PCP diet.
What's gonna happen when we finished 90 days ?
I may not wish to go back to the normal diet.
What's gonna happen if we stop jumping and working out after 90 days ?
Will I miss jumping?



I went for a walk before 6:00 am this morning.
It was already hot.
My dog went in the sea to cool herself.
She and I used to swim together every morning. A lot of fun.
But she is 12 years old now so she does not want to go swimming anymore, just a dip.

As soon as I went in the water, I felt something on my leg.

Jellyfish!

I hate jellyfish! I always get stung by them and get red, itchy and nasty!!!
They are in the sea already.
It means I can't go swimming this summer.....
Even I swim with my wet suit on, they find my wrist or ankle to sting.
They are nasty.

Day 52 oh my god my age and indulgence

I am soon to be 53...


I had my indulgence today.

BEER AT THE BEACH!!

And I had marinated tuna, edamame and ratatouille.


It was good. Marinated tuna was with some onion and olives, edamame was not salty, raratouille was delicious. Good choice.


After I finished beer, I ordered sparkling water. Didn't want another glass of beer.


Then to the other beach house to have desert.


Iced cafe latte and a lemon tart. 


I shared a lemon tart with my friend.




It was too sweet. 




A lot of sugar in the lemon cream.




There were people from the sports club I used to go to.


It's a small town. 


People hang out at the beach day and night during the summer.


The reason I don't feel well is because of the lemon tart or ......


I should get up early tomorrow to burn what I ate today.

Day 51 Boiling hot !

My lunch today. I love my veggies with cottage cheese and chicken. 

My air conditioner is not working.

I took the filters out to clean it. First vacuum cleaned them but did not clean completely so I washed them. And I put them back but it did not work.

I was sweating throughout the day today.  Usually I don't need to use air conditioner because of the breeze from the sea but this year is different. Rainy season is over earlier than usual and it is like mid summer weather already.

Luckily I did my workout in the early morning. I did the 3 min. x 5 sets jumps OK. Once I know I can do it, it is no longer so painful. It's all mental. 

I went to the beach house called "Blue Moon" tonight with my friend. I had a tomato and veggie tacos.

I told them not to put any sauce nor salt on my tomato. But it came with mustard. Never had tomato with mustard.   

Day 50 Attitude towards workout

I was nervous this morning.
Every Tuesday I go to Patrick's studio.
I was in NYC last Tuesday so it's been 2 weeks since last time I did workout with Patrick.
Jumping 3 minutes 5 sets was making me nervous.
Because I could jump for 3 minutes only 1 set. I had no confidence to do all 5 sets.

When I told Patrick that I can't jump for 3 min. x 5, he asked me what I mean by "I can't" and I answered that I go out of breath or I might faint. What he told me was "You are underestimating your ability".
Really?
Don't I know my ability?
I am the one who should know what I can do and cannot do.
I am the one who feels my heart rate is going over 180 or maybe 200 !!

However...

Patrick was right.

I jumped all 5 sets. I tripped only twice.
I learned the effective way to catch my breath and not to exaggerate my pain after each set.

Workout is making me strong and helping me lose fat.
But my attitude was something like I am suffering,  I can't do this any harder, do I have to do this much ?

With Patrick I finished jumping and workout in 1 hour.

I wasn't pushing myself enough.
I was making excuses to myself.

I am comfortable with food but I was not confident that I could keep up with the workout menu which is getting harder and harder.

Maybe it is not just workout, I may have this attitude not to push myself hard enough and avoid the pain.


It was a good workout.
I had my egg white and yogurt in my car then went home for shower & lunch.

Day 49

Early in the morning when it is still cool,  I took my dog for a walk.
By the time I got to the beach dog friends were there and everyone was talking about the Italian restaurant that opened in June. It is very close to my house and I've been there twice already. Everyone who has been there agreed that it is a very nice restaurant. It is an old house renovated into a restaurant and it has a small garden. Very nice atmosphere.
Maybe on my birthday in mid August or after PCP.

Where I live is 90 minutes away from Tokyo but it is famous for Royal family's vacation house and many other wealthy people's second houses. So people here are quite wealthy and picky about food/fashion etc. and if the restaurant is not good the rumor spread very quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I am not a wealthy one who owns house here. I am just a teacher and renting an old house but it is only 2 minutes away from the beach and I love it.

I spend about 1 hour walking my dog mainly socializing with dog friends. I like meeting other dogs and the owners.

It was 7:00 am when I get back and I did laundry then started 3 min. x 5 jumps.
3 minutes was very challenging to me. I get out of breath very easily and my calf became tired.
After jumps I did the Day 45 workout. The day I came back from NYC.

I hate the combination of floor jump and lunge. They worn me out.
I can manage curl/one arm curl, katana, plank and side crunch. I sort of enjoy plank. I really hate lunge.
I will do more rep/set of squats if I am allowed to do that. I hate lunge!!!!!
It took me more than 1 hour to finish everything.
I stepped on my scale and I was very disappointed that I gained 400g since last time. What !?
Why do I gain 400g ? Is it the white bread/fried egg I had on Sat. and Sun. morning ?
I was sad.

I finally got to eat my breakfast at 9:30.
Steamed vegetable, mini tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado with cottage cheese, whole wheat bread, boiled egg + egg white & coffee. I am happy : )

It is 11:23 am and already very hot. It's the last day of 3 day weekend in Japan so I expect the beach is very busy. It should be nice in the evening after tourists are gone.
My favorite female singer will be singing at the beach house tonight so I am planning to go.

Pictures tonight. Another beautiful sky and the live music at the beach house. I had a bottle of sparkling water. And I had my evening snack veggie and yogurt after I came home.

Day 48

Yoga at the beach in the morning is great.
Then they serve breakfast at the beach house.
Breakfast used to be good..... actually it's not bad at all but I don't enjoy it anymore.
I'd like to prepare my own breakfast.
My stomach was kind of upset for a while.

I had proper lunch. Vegetables, grilled salmon, whole wheat bread.

I did my workout in the night.
It was hard. 2 minutes x 8 jumps was hard. Workout was hard.

I had my egg white, apple, yogurt, veggies.

Prepare food, eat properly push myself to do the workout.

Day 47

This is my beach in the evening. When the sun goes down it gets cool at the beach. I sit down and enjoy the view.

This morning I went to a Yoga class at the beach. Every summer I enjoy Yoga class and breakfast at the beach house "UMIGOYA"

Breakfast today was sunny side up, sausage, salad, bread and coffee. I gave my sausages away.

Unfortunately the bread was white one... I always have whole wheat bread... but it is a little too much to expect whole wheat bread.

I get very tired at around 2:00 pm I was so tired that I had to take a nap. 

zzzzzzzzz

It was 5:00 pm when I woke up.

I was still tired. 

I don't know why but I was still tired.

I did not feel like doing my jumps and workout right away.

So I went to walk my dog.

and

I did my jumps and workout.

I fell asleep as I write this post. I have to go to bed.

New York Pictures

People celebrating Spain's Victory at Columbus Circle  and Elena and me in NYC!!!!

Day 46 Back in Japan

Now I am back in Japan.
I did my workout after I walked my dog.
I sweat and sweat and sweat....
I was already feeling muscle failure at 2nd set of Push up and I couldn't lift my legs up when doing bicycle at the 2nd set. It seems the 1st set is OK but 2nd set gets extremely difficult and the by the time doing the 4th set, I am squeezing all my strength in my body.
I took shower and stepped on my scale, wow I have lost 5 kg since the beginning of PCP  and 2 kg since last time I weigh myself ( before visiting NYC ). Is it because I walked a lot and sweat a lot while I was in NYC ?


My last day in NYC, Wednesday was hectic.
Elisa came to the kitchen to get her lunch from the fridge at 6:30 am,  sleeping in the living room, I heard her but I couldn't get up before she leaves for work.
Around 7:20 am I got out of my bed and I did my workout. Wooo it was hard.
I took quick shower and had my breakfast. I am going to miss variety of  fruits and vegetables they sell at  supermarkets in NYC !!  I really enjoyed grocery shopping !!

It started raining.
I had a suitcase, lots of souvenirs in Bloomingdale's big brown bag, trying to get a taxi on Broadway.
All the taxis were speeding to down town and there were other people waiting taxis to stop.
I started to worry if I could make it to the air port on time and I called Elisa. She told me that it maybe easier on the uptown side of the Broadway. The rain was getting harder, after 20-25 min. I finally got a taxi and I made it to the JFK on time. I had enough time to buy a coffee and eat my chicken salad from Elisa's fridge.

The flight was looooooong.
I could not sleep so much, maybe 2 hours in total.
I wished there were place to do jumping and workout in the plane. I really wanted to do my workout before I get home.
As I wrote before, I requested ANA  Low Fat meals and they served very good PCP friendly food.

I saw 3 and half movies.
"Mamma mia" for the second time, I love Merryl Streep.
"Hurt Locker" was very good. I did't think I would enjoy the war movie when I'm tired but I got into it.  And I enjoyed "Bourne Identity" and half of "Bourne Supremacy".

I got home at 7:00 pm on Thursday and I went to my friend's house to pick up my dog.
I was very tired and hungry but I did not have anything in my fridg so I had to go shopping.
I ate then I was going to do my workout but I took shower and went to bed.
So I missed my Day 45 workout   : (

Day 43 Yes ! I met Elena!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, yes, I met Elena today!!
She is a fabulous, gorgeous, sophisticated young lady !
She is a kind of a girl that I would like to ask for a date if I were a guy!!!
And I couldn't believe that we  met for the first time today !
We talked about the new workout menu and many other things. I thank PCP for making this happen.
I told Elena that how hard it was for me to jump for 2 minutes. I counted  and it was 300 jumps for my last set. I tripped several times for the first 4 sets so it was not over 2000 but defenitely more than 1500 !
Oh I love NYC ! Such an exciting place to be !  Thank you for makig time for me, Elana!

Today's workout was hard. 2 min x 7 jumps following floor jumps and my least favorite lunge..... I thought lunge is gone. Never come back to the menu but it's back.
I almost died before the end of the 4th set of 50 sec. plank.
I woke up at 8:00 am but I was too sleepy to start the workout right away and today's menu took longer.

I went to Harlem for the first time today. I saw the inside of the Apolo theater then visited the museum of the city of New York. then I met Elena!
For dinner I finally got together with Elisa. I came after she left for West Virginia to see her cousin's baby and her step mother's play and she came back to NY last night. I had a very pleasant stay in NYC because of her beautiful place and its location is perfect to go anywhere!
We talked and talked to catch up. The last time I saw her was last October and I wanted to tell her about PCP. She is doing the weight watcher so she was very much intersted.

It's my last night in NYC. I hate to leave but I am glad that I can go back to my normal routine.
I missed my dog every time I saw dogs on the street and even in Bergdorf Goodman !!
In order to spend longer in NYC, I have to live here with my dog!

It is getting late now. It's already 2:00 pm in Japan. When I get home it will be Thursday afternoon.
So I must do my workout befor I leave which means I have to wake up at 6:30 am.

Day 42 New York, New York

As I was walking thruough the Central Park from East side to West side yesterday, I suddenly wanted go to the bathroom.
But the park is huge and I don't know where toilets are. My guide book says that "toilets in the park are not recommended. You should find Starbucks or First Food restaurant and  pay tips.
So I quickly went through the park and looked for cafe. But I didn't see any. I finally saw a nice looking restaurant and I asked them if I could use the ladies room and I did. Is it because change of the diet during this trip ?  I am not regular.  

Afgan restaurant I went yesterday was actually a good restaurant.
The owner was very funny and showed us how to eat like father does to child. I enjoyed that.

After 1500 jumps and workout (which I missed yesterday, I confess !)  then shower I didn't have enough time for breakfast, I quickly ate yogurt and fruits then left home to see my other former students from American School In Japan.
One of them works in the Chrysler bld. so we met in the lobby there. After 20 years, he is a grown up man !! He has wife and 2 children and working hard. The other student is working for the NY Yankees and he is enjoying NY for 11 years now. It was so nice to see them after 20 years.
I had a grilled salmon, spinach, mashed potatoes, and bread. It was a good lunch.

I walked the 5th Ave. from 42nd street and did some shopping. I ended up walking to the Columbus Circle. Whenever I'm in NY, I walk a lot. By the time I got home, I was very hungry but I was sweating badly I had to take shower immediately.

I am so happy  I could eat what I am supposed to eat.
Apple, egg white, yogurt and vegetables are so good.

Day 41 NYC Day 4

I couldn't sleep last night. I couldn't fall asleep until 5 am.
I don't know why.
So I was very very sleepy when my alarm went off.
Miki had a carrot cake and gaspaccio for breakfast. What an interesting combination !
She left gaspaccio in the fridge. I tried spoonfull of it.  It was too salty to me.
It is getting difficult to agree with other people's tastes.

I did the jumping after Miki has left (before my breakfast) .

Lunch was at a vegetarian cafe with my former student. The portion was too big for me.
I could not eat the whole thing. The Brito looked like a pillow to me.

Columbus Circle at 6 pm was crowded with  people dancing, singing, shouting and waving flags of Spain. Eveybody was praising the Victory of Spanish Team.
I met my collegue there and we went to Afganistan Restaurant on 9 th Ave.
I had lam, eggplant in tomato sauce and with rice, and salad.
Again the portion was too big.
I want to have a smaller portion, please !

I don't want to eat alone but I don't want to eat what I'm not supposed to eat and feel bad about it.
I want to spend time with friends but eating is a big element of socialization.
Eating out was stressful.
Why eating is such a big event ?
Why we have to eat when we meet someone ?

All I have to say is "I am on a special diet so can we have a cup of tea/coffee ?"  in stead of  "Let's have lunch/dinner.
It's up to me. No one can force me to eat food I don't want to eat. I simply suggest tea/coffee.
I have to convince people around me that I am dead serious about the diet I am on and workout I am working.

Day 40 another long day!

I woke up at 10:30 this morning. I slept 9 hours !!!
My friend Miki who is visiting NY with me woke me up and she went out for breakfast because she is leaving tomorrow and is anxious to enjoy NYC as much as possible.
It took me about 30 min. to get ready for jumping.
She came home when I was doing my workout.
She is quite impressed with me doing my workout even I am on vacation.
And she left for shopping befor I take shower.
When I left home to meet her was already 1:30. I went to Sacks 5th Ave. to see Miki then we went to Soho for late lunch. The Cafe we went offers Morrocan food. I had Somoked trout, lentil and avocado plate. It was good. trout was not too salty.  I like NYC because they offer food I can eat !
We walked and walked, went up and down the stairs of subway. But I did not get  so hungry.
A little after sun set, we went to the Top of the Rock. Both of us have been to NY many times but it was the first time to visit there. The view from the top was fantastic and it was not hot at all.  When we came downand we went to the Rockefeller Center Cafe. I had Lobster ( without butter and it was not salty so I hope it's OK with PCP diet ) Yes, I'm suppose to have egg white and apple......
I talked to Miki all about PCP and she was very much interested, so she might start from August.


I am going to see my former student tomorrow after maybe 18 years or so. She was a student when I was teaching at Middle School of American School In Japan.
I am very much looking forward to it.

OK I'd better go to bed now.

Day 39

Last night I had my indulgence at an Italian Restaurant with my friend.
I had a glass of Italian white wine and some antipastos, and we share a desert. I had one third of Semifred.
It was sooooo good!

I did my jump and workout first thing in the morning today.
Pistol squat and Creep gave me sore muscle.
I took shower and we went to have breafast at Zabar.
I ate my vegetable, yogurt and fruit at friend's house so I had a bagle and coffee.

Then we went to all over the places in NYC  including High Line, Chelsea Market, Union Square etc. until 5 pm.
Lunch was at Whole Foods Market. They have all kinds of salad so I was happy!

We went home and changed then went to Madison Square Garden for Lady Gaga's concert.
I enjoyed watching people at the concert. Some people's fashion was outrageous :)
And the concert was good. 20000 people were there and mostly very very young people !!!!
Dancers' dancing were just like workout and I thought about my sore muscle.

I just came home from the concert and extremely sleepy. I think I can sleep well tonight.

Day 38 Long day

I'm in NYC now.
Writing this from my friend's place.
It is not as hot as I thought.
My friend Elisa is away until Monday so her boyfriend Victor took care of me. He took me to the grocery shopping and helped me doing the workout.
He once was a professional football plalyer and he's incredibly fit for his age ( he's in his 60's).
He cheered me through the workout and hold my resistant band while I was doing the show-off and ski jump. He also timed for me so I couldn't cheat. I think I did well  with little sleep in the air plane.
I took shower and I'm a new woman now !
I boiled eggs and ate my apple.
I am going to eat out.....it is going to be just vegetable for me though.

Day 37

I walked my dog first thing in the morning then I did my workout.
Pistol squats are not easy. I feel like I am going to hurt my knee if I go lower.
Shoulder fly and side crunch are new. New menus are good. Even they are difficult or challenging, I enjoy them.

I was quite busy preparing for my trip to NYC today.
I packed my jump rope, resistant band and shoes !

I called ANA and requested low fat meals for me.
I hope the food is good ( for PCP diet )

OK good night!

Day 36

Today is the day I do my workout with Patrick.

Pistol squat was hard. I could not go lower.
And Bicycle was also very very hard. I couldn't lift my legs.
I almost collapsed before the end of the last set of 40 seconds Plank.  I was surprised that I finished today's workout in 40 minutes.
If I want to lose fat, extra jumps will be the way to do it, and no rest after every 100 jumps....
Wow.... but I really really want to get rid of FAT.

Day 35

I jumped and I did Day 33 workout.

Chest dip is hard. I don't know if I am doing it right.
Leg up is OK but V-sit is not the shape of V, I am having hard time lifting my legs and upper body at the same time.


I steamed potato, carrot and broccoli.
I bought whole wheat bread at my favorite bakery.

I had my dinner and I am full and sleepy.

Day34

So the little devil in my head whispered "It's ok to skip the workout today.  You're tired, you deserve the break... no one will know..."


Patrick, are you psychic? 


You knew that I skipped my workout yesterday.
That's what I thought when I checked the email.


I wanted to sleep in this morning.
I was sooo tired.
But I got up and I went swimming.
And I did my workout. 
Yes, I did!




Now I am home.
I will do Day 33 tomorrow after 1400 jump rope to make up yesterday.


It is so much easier to do the workout and prepare food at home.




I need a good SLEEP!

Day 33 Reunion Day

I did the swimming first thing in the morning.
Then I went to my friend's birthday party for lunch. I had some tacos. 
I had a tiny bite of a birthday cake.

Then I went to see my friends from College for coffee.

And I went to the Junior High Reunion.
Quite a number of people came many of them are the first time after the graduation which means 37 years!!

Food there were either too salty or greasy. I ate some vegetables. I drank water all the time.
But the purpose is not to eat or get drunk, I wanted to see people that I haven't seen so many years so it was OK. It is amazing that I can put up with not eating even many dishes of food are in front of me and everyone is eating and drinking.

Oh but I am so tired talking to so many people in one day and I don't have any more energy left.

I have to go to bed.
I am dead!

Day 32 Jump rope, not allowed :(

I'm in Kobe.
Staying at hotel near my parents place so that I can visit them when I have time.

I bought vegetables, yogurt and fruits at the nearby shop and I did the cooking at my parents kitchen. Steamed vegetables and boiled eggs. I burned my thumb when steaming vegetable and had to ice it for more 2 hours :(
My parents had Soba noodles and I had banana, yogurt and egg white for dinner.
Strange family dinner!

After early dinner, I went to the gym in the hotel, and I discovered that jump rope is not allowed there.
The first time I skipped jump rope since Day 1!!

But don't worry.
I did the swimming for 30 min.
Then I did the workout but I could not get through the whole thing.
I was extremely tired.
I somehow managed to do 2 sets of lunge, all sets of davinci, push up and 40 seconds plank.


I'm having my evening snack vegetables in my room.
It's kind of late...  I have to go to bed soon.

I am doing my best.
I am going swim first thing in the morning and maybe I'll do 8 min. abs.

It's gonna be challenging tomorrow.