Day 2

So Day 1 was not the exciting. I did not get a chance to exercise, though, you would think that a beautiful Saturday would be the perfect time to work out. Instead, I played Rock Band, practiced piano, worked on homework, and tidied my apartment. It was so nice to have time to just chill out.

Food-wise, I was pretty smart on my decisions. I realize that the Soda Challenge is going to be quite tough for me. I do love my soda. But since I bought a nice water bottle from UConn, I figured that the amount of water that I consume would increase dramatically... This would have been true if I didn't leave the bottle at church today! Hopefully no one from church steals my water bottle. I doubt any one would. I mean it does say UConn all over the bottle. Maybe someone will take it to deface it. I sure hope not.

But I went to subway -- it was amazing. Drank water. Now, it's time to go meet some potential students for the graduate program. There will be snacks available plus a free (most likely highly unhealthy) meal provided and more snacks at the candidate social.

Snacks are the bane of obese people's existence. It seems harmless to have one bite of this chex mix, maybe a couple of chips with rotel dip, and maybe a cookie or two. But then... after 2 hours, you've eaten so much! My plan is to drink a lot of water to fill the void that will be in my stomach from not eating snacks.

I pledge to not fall trap to this dilemma as Day 2 ensues.

Oh, I almost forgot! Today, I actually woke up early. I am trying to train myself to wake up earlier because I function better in the morning and it gives me time to work out. Not only did I wake up early, but I also made it downstairs to the fitness center and did a little exercise. Now, I am sore. I am terribly out of shape. It's quite sad how out of shape I am.

Day's high -- Waking up and Exercising!
Day's low -- Eating too much at lunch...

Goal for tomorrow -- Eat better portions in meals, drink more water, wake up early and exercise!

Aaron