:Well, well, well, where were we? I think on Phase 2 when we last met. Jim and I jumped right into the new Phase making strong health conscious decisions that blew us both away. We impressed each other, and more importantly, we impressed ourselves. We also lost some pounds, which made the pain worth it in the end.
:We went to the gym-- often! The book actually says to stay away from weight lifting for the first few stages. Stage by stage, your cardio is to increase by 1/2 hour. Jimmy and I didn't quite follow these guidelines. To begin with, we hardly went to the gym during the first phase. We didn't have the energy to! At least it didn't feel like we did. With Phase 2 our gym attendance improved. Jimmy would do weights, and at times so would I. Slowly our cardio increased, but not exactly by 1/2 hour. Wimpy, wimpy. Lazy, laaazy.
:One of the best parts about going to the gym is the vegetable market right next store. Since we consumed at least five fruits and three vegetables a day, frequent trips to replenish stock was necessary. I've really enjoyed cooking and having better lunches to eat. I love toubouli salad, and find the Minute rice one-minute lunch cups to be a godsend. They come in brown rice! The uses for these rice cups are endless, and to me, they mean having a fresh, easy to assemble lunch for the next day without having to devote 20 minutes to the stove half pat ten p.m. Making lunch was always a drag, but at least now Jimmy helps me. He takes part in making a healthy meal for himself each day, and I admire that. Don't you? ; )
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