The 17 Day Diet (Part II) -- Day 2

Well, today was eventful! 

This morning started out with the best breakfast ever. We have a basil plant growing in the yard now, so we have access to fresh basil at all times now. So I went to the plant, picked some basil leaves, washed them, and put them in the eggs. The basil enhanced the 3 eggs tremendously, I practically didn't even need to add salt to them. I also took my two green tea tablets and weighed myself before leaving.

Then, after class, my boyfriend and I did some special exercises and worked up an appetite. I had a variety of nuts. We ended up going to this French bakery in Fashion Island. I ended up soon regretting the decision to go there, because there was bread EVERYWHERE. We ended up getting this apple, goat cheese, spring mix salad with a sweet vinaigrette and walnuts. It was delicious! We also had a cup of carrot soup each, which wasn't as tasty in my opinion. It was hilarious, though, because I took two more green tea tablets and I kept asking for more and more water because for some reason, I could not swallow the second tablet! I looked ridiculous and ended up spilling a bunch on the table.

After meeting with our lawyer for this horrible car accident I was in, I went back to his place. There, his brother and his neighbor were watching The Boondock Saints, one of my favorite movies ever. I helped myself to a cup of honey greek yogurt, ignoring the blatant box of pizza that was just tantalizingly sitting on the table. 

I dipped out of the viewing early and headed to 24 hour fitness. It took me forever to find a Sport in Costa Mesa, but I finally got there and started working out at 8:45 pm. After working on arms, abs, legs, and 20 minutes of cardio, I sat in the steam room for 10 minutes. The entire session was glorious. I was out by 10:15 pm. I got home and had a protein drink. All in all, it was a good day! Looking forward to tomorrow.

Today's weight: 133.7 lbs

(*Note: I am weighing myself every morning after waking up from sleeping and before I've had anything to drink or eat to get the most accrue results.) 

The 17 Day Diet (PART II) -- Day 1

So, my first day of actually doing the diet again. I'm feeling good! Despite many, many, MANY temptations, I stayed true to my diet! So, on to the list.

This morning I woke up to go to work (I currently intern at Steady Clothing) and I scrambled up 4 eggs, made green tea, and chopped up some strawberries and paired them with a glob of cottage cheese. A very good, healthy, and hearty breakfast! The first good breakfast I've had in a long time.

Work was torture for my stomach. 10 am til 3 pm without a bite, just bagging clothes up for the web store. The highlight of my work day, however, was when Katie, one of my bosses, came up to me out of the blue while I was working on the sample line and handed me a red clutch. "What's this?" I asked. "For you! The people from Roadkill sent purses for all of the girl here, so here you go." The perks of working at a clothing brand's headquarters.

After work and before I headed up to LA for a voiceover audition, I stopped by Pick Up Stix. I saw all the delicious Pad Thai, Cheese Wontons, and Fortune Cookies attacking me, but I sensibly went with their Signature Chinese Chicken Salad. It was delicious, a spring mix with mandarin oranges, wontons, chicken and a delicious dressing.

I drove up to LA, went to the audition, then went to FedEx to work on some last minute school work. Then I rushed to get down to IVC and was an hour and 15 minutes late to class, but still-I made it!

My friend Alex was there so afterwards she insisted on something greasy and fast (as she usually does).  So we went to Jack in the Box. Man, that was tough and Alex did not make it any easier! She bought a burger and their delicious curly fries! But I held strong and got the chicken strips. They were breaded and I had them with ketchup, so I don't know how healthy they were, but it was a lot better than any of their other options.

As I'm writing this, I'm at home and I just brew myself some chamomile citron tea that my boyfriend and I got from a very special place. And for the first time ever I took these two green tea tablets that I got in China. They're supposed to do wonders for getting skinny and cleaning out your body of any toxins. I don't know how well they work, but they're green tea tablets, so that makes it easier than brewing anything.

Until tomorrow!

Starting weight: 135.1 lbs

Let's Do This Again: The 17 Day Diet (PART II)

So, I've realized that what made the diet work last time was that I was writing down everything I had eaten every night and was weighing myself constantly. So I will be doing that again, because holy shit I have gained weight! And I need to lose it ASAP.

So, as of 1 am this morning, I weigh 135.1 lbs. That is a lot.

The guidelines are just like before.

I can't have any bread or heavy carbs like potatoes for 17 days. I also can't have bananas. Other fruits are OK, but only if I eat them before 2 pm. Dairy products are also fine to eat, but everything in moderation. The only sure things I'm allowed to live off of are veggies, grilled chicken, and fish (ugh). I am also supposed to drink green tea or chamomile in the morning.

Starting tomorrow night, I will write down everything I ate and how I exercised that day for 17 days and hopefully beyond. Because I don't want to just stop at 17 days. I want to continue to eat right and be skinny and feel healthy! YAY, GOALS!

Wish me luck!

Uh, wow. I am not a consistent person.

My last blog was in January of 2013.

That was a while ago.

SO MUCH HAS CHANGED. SO MUCH. Just looking back a year ago I feel like another human being. Which is such a cliche, but, hey, cliches are around for a reason. I don't even know where to begin.

-Debate changed my entire college experience and outlook on life
-Went to MOTHERFUCKIN CHINA and had an insane experience that I will cherish for life.
-Delved even deeper into the vintage and 50's world and sub-culture
-Started a band: Morning View
-Met amazing new friends due to another year of debate
-Went to Venezuela (again)
-Played Whisky A Go Go and House of Blues on Sunset with my band
-Started first ever internship at Steady Clothing, one of my favorite vintage brands ever
-Have had my most serious relationship to date and the only one I've ever openly had with my parent's reluctant approval
-Booked first TV gig

^^That was just the tip of the iceberg of 2013 and 2014 so far.

Every year I feel myself inching closer and closer to that abstract term "adulthood". I find myself growing up in so many different ways. It's scary, yet rewarding, knowing how many of the things I wondered about when I was younger have now happened in ways I hoped it would. I feel (and I don't use this word lightly) blessed over how many things I've been able to experience. It's kind of crazy. Sad, confusing, exhilarating, maddening, hurtful, exciting, fun, unbelievable, and yes, crazy.

I'll never be consistent about this blog, but whenever the urge comes over me, I'll visit, write, and update. And hopefully I'll be using this again for keeping a record of my new workout regimens and diets. So, maybe I'll be consistent there, not for my imaginary audience, but for my own sake.