DAY 292 OF 365: LONG DAY

So I have decided to make this a short entry in the blog. I am exhausted from an intense workout with JC this morning and a long and hectic day at the office. The only thing that I am thinking of right now is curling into my nice warm and comfy bed and drifting off into dream land. Tomorrow will be my first real day off in awhile and I can't wait to enjoy it. Night all. Till tomorrow.

DAY 291 OF 365: SPRINTING TO THE WEEKEND!

OK guys so the weekend is almost here and I am hoping that all of these late nights at the office will mean that I can actually have the weekend off and enjoy it instead of spending it in the office. Fingers crossed! Looking forward to meeting with JC in the morning as I am more motivated than ever to tone this body up. I am realizing that the year is fast approaching an end and that means photo time. Hear is hoping that I look as good or dare i say better than Trevor Donovan in the photo. Alright, enough chatting. I need to get back to work. My goal is to leave the office before 11:30pm tonight. Chat later and I promise to post some yummy recipes this weekend. Till tomorrow.

DAY 290 OF 365: I NEED TO EAT MORE PROTEIN

OK, So today's workout with JC was intense as always except this time he pushed me to beat my personal bests. Like he has said numerous times, we can't move forward unless with hit failure. That is the only way that we are going to train the body to push itself further. I am happy to report that after this session with JC I am still breathing. He kicked my ass and by the end I was wobbling and sore and even my fingers hurt, but I have to admit, my upper body is starting to show some good results. I have realized though that with all this weight training, my body needs more protein to replenish the muscle that I am tearing in order to rebuild it. I am thinking of adding more grilled chicken to my diet and even hard boiled eggs. Any thoughts?
On the work front I am still working crazy hours and getting home late. Last night I literally passed out in my clothes when I got home. Hopefully in a few weeks I can get back to a normal schedule seeing as this challenge is fast approaching its end date. Getting a little scared that I won't be in the shape that I want to be for that photo, but I guess I can always sprint to the finish line. Well, back to work for me. It is 10:30pm and I am still casting away at the office. Till tomorrow.

DAY 289 OF 365: ANOTHER LATE NIGHT AT THE OFFICE

OK, so this is getting repetitive. I am once again working late, missing my juicing and healthy meals that I could be cooking in my nice kitchen. Instead, I am sitting at my desk, casting extras and drinking coffee to stay away. At least I am eating healthy. My buddy Helene has begun making these healthy snack bars and she brings them to work with her. I might have to steal some recipes from her, or better yet, slip her some cash and buy some pre-made from her! Well, I wish that I could tell you something interesting, but kind of boring on my end. OK, so enough chatting, I need to go back to casting. Till tomorrow!

DAY 288 OF 365: HECTIC DAY AT THE OFFICE

So I started the morning with a session with JC, concentrating on chest, biceps and arms. We worked the legs a bit since I seem to need the most strength training in them. I guess I have some weak chicken legs. But don't you worry, I am working on plumping them up, it is just taking a little longer than expected. I was impressed with myself with the free weights and especially with how much I have progressed with bench pressing. A far cry from the out of shape guy that started this challenge back in January. The rest of the day was spent in meetings for the better part of the morning and afternoon. I wish that I could say that I had a healthy lunch and some nice refreshing snacks, but instead my lunch consisted of a cup of coffee and a banana. I was so busy that I actually forgot to eat lunch. I know, that is a big no no. I made sure to have a nice hearty salad with some good vegetables and protein for dinner, and have been drinking plenty of water. I may be working myself into the grave, but by god I will look damn good in that grave! Well, it is back to work for me. No rest for the weary. Till tomorrow.

DAY 287 OF 365: THANK GOD FOR GREEN JUICE AND A HOME COOKED MEAL

So I spent another gorgeous day stuck in the office when I should have been out enjoying this beautiful day.  But the best part of the day was coming home and juicing some healthy greens and cooking a nice home cooked meal. I love when the house has that home cooked meal smell. There is nothing better. Well maybe a house smelling of baked pears. I decided to treat myself to a dessert of baked pears with a drizzle of agave. Yummy in my tummy and easy to prepare. All I did was take a Bartlett pear and peal it, then cut it in half and core it. I placed the pear in a baking dish and pre-heated the oven to 350 degrees. I drizzled the pear with some agave and baked it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until nice and tender. That was the perfect ending to a hectic day at the office. Now it is time for me to retire to the bedroom and count some sheep. I am meeting with JC in the morning and then I have back to back meetings for Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. I am already dreading the work week. Well, sweet dreams everyone! Till tomorrow.

DAY 286 OF 365: JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE

So I wish that I could say that I spent the day enjoying this beautiful weather, but instead I spent it in an office casting extras. I did however enjoy my lovely stroll from my house to the PATH train. That was very nice and about the only fresh air that I got today. Now that I am back home, I have opened all the windows, took a nice hot shower, made a nice healthy meal of baked chicken and roasted vegetables and now I am about to relax with a good movie. Tomorrow will be another day at the office in preparation for a busy week. It looks as if things will be hectic and busy for me up until Thanksgiving.
I am looking forward to at least sleeping in a bit tomorrow morning. Anything past 7am is a treat for me. There might even be a cup of coffee and a nice breakfast in my future before heading into the office. For now I will enjoy the cool breeze coming in through the windows and the comfort of my comfy chair and blanket. Tomorrow is another day. Till then.