A Story of Weight Loss

So yesterday I made Holrich's cleanse drink and started doing shots of it again before every meal. Let me just tell you, this drink tastes like poop but it does the job. I also have been trying some new bedtime routines like shutting off all of my devices a half hour before bed and reading an actual book (not on Kindle or iBooks) before I turn off the light. I went to CycleBar last night and I'm not sure if it was the instructor, the fact that I ate so bad the last few days,  the fact that I hadn't worked out in over a week, or that I was just tired (or a combination of all of that) but I felt almost brain dead after I was done. I'm going back tomorrow morning for the Connect class at 9:30. I'm finding if I don't go more often, I end up like I did last night! In case you're interested, here's the recipe for Holrich's juice cleanse:  2 grapefruits  2 green apples  3 tbs of apple cider vinegar (unfiltered) 2 inches chopped fresh ginger Blend...

About Cycle Bar and Holrich. Seriously. I don't get to see Holrich as much as I like, but when I do, he kicks my butt. And Cycle Bar? I literally can't wait to go back every week. A student asked me what I wanted for the end of the year? I said, "A Cycle Bar gift card!" Both of these are expensive but the older I get, the more I understand that you honestly get what you pay for. I'd rather spend money on a trainer and an activity that moves me than just a gym. Just yesterday someone remarked about how I looked like I was losing weight. While I don't feel like that at all, I'm glad it was noticed.

Monday I started off the week by going to Cycle Bar for Boyband Mashup Night. You can probably guess I LOVED it and had a blast listening to my favorite songs and cycling. Tonight is Wine Down Wednesday and I can't wait. Eating this week has been up and down. I always find that when I'm about to start my period it's harder for me to want to eat healthier. Last night I made salmon and spinach and then ended the night with Turmeric Tea. Which, really isn't tea at all. Instead it's a concoction of cinnamon, turmeric (obviously), almond milk, ground pepper, coconut oil, and honey. You can get the recipe here It was really delicious and the benefits of turmeric are great! Especially for inflammation of joints, which, I hate to say, my left hand has started to feel tighter and tighter. I don't know how often I'll do the Turmeric Tea, because it can stain your teeth worse than coffee, but it's nice to have an option of something sweet and healthy to drink...

Ok let me just be completely honest... I have no willpower. None. I used to, but I don't know where it went. Today was our cast party for A Midsummer Night's Dream  and they had a catered BBQ dinner. Now, I know I could have watched it and eaten a piece of chicken, some green beans, veggies, and a salad. But noooo. I opted for the brisket, pork, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, green beans, cornbread, and topped it off with a Misha's cupcake. UGHHHHH. I kept saying to myself, "I worked out hard on Thursday and I'm doing Cycle Bar tomorrow." NO NO NO NO. That's NOT going to get the fat off! I have to do this balanced eating thing and it sucks because food is so good down here. Ok friends - I need prayers for WILLPOWER. Or at least confidence to rock the body I'm in right now. Sigh.

So I haven't updated in over a week because I moved (YAY!) and have been settling into a new apartment and trying to get on a new routine. Not to mention I've been sick since last Friday. Last night I worked out with  Holrich  and he warned me I was going to hate the workout. This is what we did: 10 sets of 10 chest pressesear 10 sets of 10 pulldown presses 10 sets of 7 squats with 20lb weights in each hand (yes...so a total of 40lbs OUCH!!) 7 sets of 7 dead lifts with 20lb weights in each hand (see above parentheses) This morning I feel as though my whole body is jello. I am a little irritated at myself for not having better will power this year. I keep thinking "If only I had stuck with this when we met up in August..." but I know I can't beat myself up about it. There's no use because this was yet another year of transition. I'm riding at CycleBar again on Monday. It's boyband night. Needless to say, I won't need much motivation to cy...

Val did cycle with me at CycleBar last night. The instructor was SUPER intense but really challenged me. At the end of the class she told me she was impressed with my stamina. I cannot begin to express how much I love this place. In the midst of packing and moving, I have scheduled two more cycle classes. One on Saturday morning at 9:30 and then another one next Wednesday. Still hoping to get on more of a healthy eating routine once I'm settled next week. I'm trying to update this blog everyday so that I'm able to go back and look at my progress, even if I don't have much to say. Thanks to all of you reading who have been so encouraging :)