Day 58 - Early bird sleeps better at night

Two days of morning workouts in a row and I hope to keep it up (only 4 total, to date).  I've never been a morning person... but after getting over the initial lack of coordination while still drowsy, the early start has some real benefits. I'm sleeping better without the typically late night workout keeping me up and feeling more energy during the day. Down to 90.4kg at 8am (after workout, before breakfast) - 12kg lost.

Day 52 - Even a typhoon is no obstacle

Finished a little later than usual today, letting the typhoon pass by before starting the exercises. Still haven't missed a day yet. My knees are feeling great with the break from leg exercises. Also energy has picked up with more sleep and getting back on the diet track after recent indulgence(s).

Day 49 - Early indulgence (and the effects)

No need to plan this one for later in the week. Took the indulgence a little early yesterday and sadly it was not as controlled as it should be.  A few vodka/ sodas were probably better than beer and sangria.  However, the spicy fried chicken and even the vegetable dishes at the chinese restaurant are extremely non-compliant with PCP. The sauces are clearly loaded with sugar and salt.  Unfortunately, all the bad stuff tasted as great as ever and went down fine.  The unpleasant side comes the next day with funky  digestion and the numbers creeping up on the scale more than any other day yet.  I hope its just temporary water retention from all the salt... Gotta avoid this happening again.

Day 42 - Coudn't resist the carrot cake

Went to an organic restaurant for lunch/ brunch -- "Good Honest Grub", near Ebisu. It's more difficult to be PCP compliant than expected...lots of bean/ tofu on the menu, eggs don't seem to fit the lunch profile.  Settled on a turkey salad with cranberry vinaigrette dressing, pita (with hummus) for the carbs. It was quite tasty and the portions looked appropriate, perhaps light on the proper protein. I wonder if the beans in the hummus count... I thought I was doing well (unsweetened tea, resisted the tempting bloody mary) until tasting the carrot cake. Ooops... I had a little too much of that. Looks like I better start doubling up on the jumprope sets.

Day 37 - eggs, eggs, eggs

Jumping is getting mindless (yes... boring), but 515 in a row tonight. Still need to see more improvement in my knees (still very stiff and weak), before I can do the creeps and pistol squats properly. But getting better daily.  It's been a very good week for vegetables... just finished the batch of great ratatouille (Simon's recipe). The egg whites are going down ok, but more burps and farts than usual.. pardon me :)