Friedrich Nietzsche (via billyjane)
The Future
Mental update: Lately I’ve been feeling very happy and hopeful about the future. I’m also slowly learning to trust my own judgement.
Physical update: I’m getting used to the rigorous workouts. Plyo (of course) and pull ups still give me trouble. I’m able to do more pull ups than before but still need the assistance of a chair. As for Plyo….about halfway through I feel like I’m going to puke. I definitely need to take it easy next time.
Artistic update: Having fun and potentially joining forces with other artists. YEAH.
My Front Lawn
Today I begin the second part of P90x 2. I’ve noticed my legs and arms are much stronger than they were before….especially my shoulders. It’s a little odd seeing myself fill out. I don’t fit into most of my pants anymore and the sleeves on my blazers are tight.
I haven’t gotten tired of eating healthy. However, I still find it difficult to down a lot of calories. Usually my day goes like this:
Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, protein bar, dinner.
On some days if I’ve had a tiring work out I’ll even have an extra snack after dinner. For breakfast I had to give up cereal (for the time being I’m only supposed to be having 1 carb a day). I noticed that even the healthiest cereals can have way too much sugar. I made a papaya/banana smoothie this morning.
1 banana
1 cup of papaya
2 cups of soy milk (unsweetened)
1 cup of spinach
1 tablespoon of vegan protein
Looks like my front lawn but tastes great.
Missing Muffins
Mental update: Feeling a little sad these days because I lost touch with some friends. We didn’t end on terrible terms…actually it was more of a drift. I suppose we just got caught up with different responsibilities and new relationships. Whatever the case I still miss them.
Physical update: Getting a little better at the work outs. I recently hurt my arm doing pull ups but it’s feeling okay now. I don’t miss dairy as much as I thought I would. Carbs and sugars are a little harder to deal with….like muffins. I really miss muffins.
Artistic update: At work it’s been extra busy because I’m making my first website for a restaurant. Some how I still find time to draw.
your wholeness cascades into many shapes.
You run like a herd of luminous deer
and I am dark, I am forest."
Rilke, The Book of Hours I (via frenchtwist)
Eye of the Tiger People
Mental update: Feeling a lot better about myself now that I’m eating healthier and working out. Work is still a little stressful because I’m adjusting to my post grad life. I don’t have much time to myself any more and I haven’t been able to draw. However, I do find that I missed being needed. It gave me a confidence boost to know that people really did miss me and enjoy my company. I’m trying to stay positive about this new chapter in my life (really).
Physical update: My body hurts…A LOT. It’s my first week of doing P90x 2. Before my travels I was doing P90x part 1 to maintain my weight but this time I’m trying to do it in hopes that I’ll become ripped. I’ve completely changed my diet and must consume 2500 calories a day. It’s a big challenge for me to fit in so much protein and leave out all my tasty, tasty sweets behind.
My sister is currently my work out buddy. She dictates the meal plan every time we meet and emphasizes that I’m not eating enough. I have noticed I become very tired during our sessions so I’ll have to work on that.
Treated myself to new shoes after throwing out my old ones I had for 8 years. Yeah.
