Last nights slip

Had a great day yesterday-but somehow mid day found myself a bit crabby and frustrated. Think there were likely a variety of reasons, including one obvious one, and by the end of the day at dinner was seriously craving a glass of red wine. I am sure it was a desire to relax, push away some of the things that perhaps I did not want to think about, and a mild "&*()" response.

needless to say, the Mr. and I opened a bottle of wine, and yes, I enjoyed a glass.

I had done all of my exercises in the morning. Ate a ton of egg whites and the like but was tripped up as at lunch-I had planned to take the kids to a "first day of school" lunch at a certain place I knew I could order in PCP style, and alas, the choose a different place. No doubt the combo of fewer gs then I likely need post routine and my hormonal state caused the desire for the wine.

Needless to say-what was lovely at the time last night was not so lovely during the evening or this am. I look different, feel different, and really needed none of it. Another indulgence would likely have been more enjoyable and better for me.

So-back I go..to PCP land.

Hungry

I am clearly not consuming all my gs. and need some help with ideas!

Breakfast is great, except for my veggie struggle. Not that hard, just need to do.

Somehow, really craving yogurt and FRUIT..not yogurt and veggies. Help.

Snacks clearly need to be prepped and organized in the am

While I love the dinner, my evening snack is throwing me off as well.

So the questions

-What does everyone else make for breakfast?

-Do you just drink the milk straight?

-Any ideas for the PM snack

All in all SHOCKED that I am not craving crap food-which is great-just struggling with the mix.

Starting tomorrow as well...following a more clear time plan which should help and allowing my prep time in the am. My challenge is that each morning begins at a different time, with the girls waking and ready to eat. Since they are still getting up during the night, multiple times, that might mean I would stay up at their last feeding...

Perhaps in the next few weeks, as they likely have just one night feeding, that would be more realistic.

By the end of this week-I need to come up with a bit more of a schedule ( something I actually like doing ) as I also return to work next Tuesday!!!

thinking about reading some of the other PCP ers that are young moms to get some tips.

More later, done with 1350 jumps-need to do the rest of my strength exercises...

Day 29-Shaking like a chiuaua

The other night, our youngest son was thrilled to have won the "raffle" at camp. As you might be familiar with, the week long camp has a family night on Thursday and sleepover for the campers. This charming "nature/science" camp has been a favorite of the kids for years. In part, because of the classic summer activities-hiking, swimming, lanyard making, creek walks and of course, this night under the stars. The other part are the fabulous counselors, the trail walks and the exploration of the sciences.

None the less, the Thursday night festivities include "camper tricks" with a few campers names being pulled out of a hat, funny and fabulous skits by the counselors and yes..that famous raffle.

So, imagine the little guys surprise, when after the first two campers won, and the final raffle of the night ( and in this case, the camp year ) was called...with each number, the 200+ kids say "yes" when they have a match...8 loud "yeses" later, and our little guy, shoots out of his indian style seat and stands with pride ( it is not lost on him that his oldest brother won the year before...crazy odds ) when he goes to the front, to collect his "gag" gifts he is thrilled...and serious...and yes, shaking as he said "like a chiuaua"

So, as we start week 5, and I apparently now have the official "PCP"dinner, things have been stepped up to say the least.

After an incredibly relaxing Saturday with the Mr, and our girls...I started Jumping at 7:30. By 8:15, all I could think about...was shaking like a chiuaua. The lunges are normally hard enough, but after 1300 jumps, the combo of lunges and those jump ups were doing my legs in...shake shake shake.

Skipped some of my gg today and MUST come up with a thoughtful lunch tomorrow and plan snacks accordingly.

On the good news front, discovered a greek yogurt from Stonyfield farms that is heaven.

Tomorrow-the farmers market, and a trip to the store for Bananas, Apples and greek yogurt.

Day 27, some small ups and downs and a BIG thank you

A brief post and just to say that when I follow the program-feel really good. Missed my routine yesterday-long story, but when I was back this morning, had a great workout. As Patrick mentioned in today's email, these really do feel like habits now-mostly the food choices and clean eating, but also some sort of daily excercise.

Really struggling to find a consistent time of day, but need to be flexible with myself these next 10 days, and just be happy when I get it done!

I may be the corny one in the group, but I do want to say thank you...to Patrick, Mike, E, Jessica, Anshuman, Melanie and the rest of the PCP crew. Truly Patrick, in my 41 years I have never eaten this well or felt this energetic. I truly think the subtle and not so subtle program and approach you have created is pretty amazing. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Day 24 and loving our last email from Mr. P

Great day today...Did all 1100 jumps ( though did I see something about jumping barefoot??)

tried it for a few, and prefer jumping in sneaks.

Like the new excercises..feels good to mix it up. Have to say, really feeling good..energetic, clean and healthy. Funny still though, battling myself mentally to figure out what time of day to work out. I like the evenings, as I am energized in away, but prefer the morning, when I have it behind me and can just go about feeling good. This has been a big struggle for me and probably the nature of having newborns and being flexible.

just read Patrick's post..and must say my husbands glass of wine looked inviting tonight. It was an interesting day-with much to think about personally and professionally. Lots of decisions ahead and needing to stay true to myself and our vision for our life..Speak from the heart and head.

All of this, is helping me to do that and for that-I am grateful.

There is a wine that I love in the summer...on a Sat or Sun night, when grilling outside or hanging out with friends. Had this on our honeymoon when we were in Belize..some great memories. Saw it at Costco the other day, and bought some to serve when our friends came over. Still have some left-thinking it would be a good indulgence...

Day 22-A good start

A great start to week 4 and to the weekend in general. Sharing my thoughts yesterday ( and as I mentioned, helpful to give voice and truly connect with how I was feeling vs ignoring it..Oh-right, another life lesson ) I was really aware of refocusing and making sure I created time for what mattered.

So, after a fun early morning with the Mr. and kids ( oh, and yes, crawling back into bed with the girls and sleeping until 7:30..) thought that I might split up the jumping and strength and got ready to jump this morning. Needless to say, an impromptu play date this am did not stop me from jumping..and while I completed the 1050 jumps, the Mr. and all the boys off on a bike ride, the girls staring at me and falling asleep. Next thing you know ( I used a version of E's method to mark each set of 100-no throwing though-these are new neighbors ) and I was done. Took advantage of the beautiful morning, and finished the strength training as well.

Next up-an outing to the farmers market to get delicacies for the week..A visit with one of my favorite growers who I ask for new ideas for greens each week. This week-Beet tops..

Got back home, to a house full of kids and another set of friends stopped by.

Play time for all, and a chance to relax and enjoy one of the last summer weekends.

Later in the day, with the younger boys and the Mr. Off to to a football game, Our oldest, the twins and I were home for the evening. A beautiful summer evening called for a little jog and walk with the girls and upon returning home, cooking some of the veggies from the market...

All in all, a great start to week 4. Good friends, good ( healthy food ) and a great day of exercising.

( Not all PCP approved, but some great farmers market recipes from Sunset magazine )

Week 4-here we come

So, in retrospect, not my best week. Can do better and in fact will.

A few key learning's this week.

-Pick a regular time to exercise and target times to eat

-Make some food in advance. ( I did a bunch, and it helped...)

-Read motivational articles, videos etc

-Set some goals for post program.

For some reason, week 2 I found my rhythm in every sense and week 3 was one of those weeks-both PCP and life related that I was a bit off. Nothing awful, did a good job making food choices, and preparing some foods, but did not eat all of my veggie portions or all of my egg whites every day. My lack of sleep with newborns def caught up with me, as did a change in start date of our new nanny...

One day, missed my strength training, but got in all my jump roping and some running

Don't mean to be so specific, and perhaps boring, but writing gives power to the fact that I was not as on point as I could have been and would like to be.

As usual, Patrick is on track with the different thoughts running through our heads, thought about eating less as a good thing ( not the case...) thought about adding some running a few days a week...( again, not a good thing/realistic right now ) most of all-think I need some regular stretching/yoga/pilates types as I have always been inflexible, and fear in my aged state, jump jump jumping and lunging may not do well with my regular routine of do the program and don't stretch.

ok-I ramble.

Excited about farmers market tomorrow, and the fact that the new weeks always start on a Saturday, making it easier to incorporate learning's from last week.

Hoping to find some great inspiration for myself and fellow PCP'ers this week. NO MORE STEALING OTHERS MUSES...I am sure there are some track and field folks I could drum up this week..Just kidding-was thinking of Bolt.

Realistically though-think cycling may be more my thing long term. In the beautiful bay area-how could you not?