Day #5: My First Day of Rest

Yesterday was the first day since I started that I haven't trained and let me tell you, I NEEDED IT! The previous night, Barbara called and asked how I felt. I said I was feeling great. She suggested I take Sunday off. I said, "Are you sure?", because at the time I felt like I could go again the next day. But when I rolled out of bed on Sunday morning I could not have been happier that I didn't have to train. I couldn't lift my arms up past 90 degrees and even yawning hurt! The previous four days caught up with me REAL quick! It was nice to have a day to myself to officially start my new diet. And as hungry as I am ALL THE TIME... eating all the time definitely has its downfalls.

First and foremost, I am NOT a fan of eggwhites, I learned that yesterday morning. I am a fan of food that has FLAVOR, but I had them for breakfast just the same along with some cucumber/celery/strawberry/carrot/apple/grapefruit juice. (it tastes way better than it sounds) An hour later I had a protein shake and two hours after that a piece of chicken with a baked potato. Three hours later I had a piece of fish with broccoli and another protein shake before bed. I was full all day! Not to mention the fact that I was actually supposed to have SIX meals instead of FIVE. *sigh* I went to bed relatively early and woke up feeling awesome and ready to go for Day #6. I wont lie though, I'm still pretty sore. Off to the gym, wish me luck. Go me!