Post Power Week Update

Sorry guys- I can't believe I have not updated you on how Power Week was going. Well, it ended yesterday- and it was kind of fun. In a weird way. It kind of was like a game. A few things though- I couldn't do the video. I know, I know, I said no excuses, however, in my bedroom it is more or less physically impossible for me to do any form of exercise. Most people living in New York City will know what I am talking about. So, I couldn't do that... but! I did one better. I joined my local rec center. Now, I hadn't joined a gym because quite frankly I didn't have enough money to spend a monthly fee. But, the rec center was only $75 for the year! So...I really had no excuses. It's not a luxury facility in any way, shape or form. But it's fine. And- get this! I ran a mile. Two days in a row. Yes, that's right a whole mile. I know, I know, people run marathons, but it's the little steps and I feel good about this. I don't really do anything particularly special yet and I have not found the runner's "zone" that people supposedly get into. Right now I basically listen to my iPod and wait for "Rock Star" by N.E.R.D to come on...and then... I POWER RUN! I run hard and fast for the length of the song, and let's just say, if N.E.R.D wanted to make a music video with a girl who runs, they would ask me to be in it because I look awesome during those 4 minutes and 20 seconds. Or at least I pretend I do. You gotta see me sometime. Maybe I'll just have to make my own video for you to see. Anyways, I've been doing that... It's been tough going to the rec center after work, but I'll definitely go this weekend and try scheduling it in more next week.

Everything else went pretty well- you all saw the recipe. I've been drinking more water and drink a glass before each meal. Not eating bread was REALLY hard- probably the hardest part. I'm not going to lie- I did eat a slice of toast on Monday when I was pretty sick. But, I had to for my health, and it was whole wheat. So, get over it! ;) I haven't had any pasta though and haven't had a cupcake in over a month! As for the salads at lunch- did it! One day I had fruit and yogurt...a fruit salad if you will. Counts. I went for a little walk on Saturday and Sunday, but it was FREEZING, so I ran at the rec center and then walked an additional half mile or so to "make it count". That's about it. I am probably going to add some brown rice and whole wheat and things to my diet this week- but honestly Power Week was not that crazy. It's something I could more or less try to maintain. I am going to have to spice up lunches though, it's getting a little boring. Got any ideas?

Ok..Grey's will be on in fifteen...yes, I still watch Grey's. Yeah- I know you probably stopped after the Meredith suicide weirdo thing they had going on a few seasons ago. It got a little better since then... Anyways I'm going to go watch it.

Love you all.
Marisa