Day Two Flew On By...

You may be wondering why my blog is titled "Dancing In The Dark?" Let's just say that as soon as I made the commitment to my fitness and to The Tracy Anderson Method I also made to commitment to waking up extra early to fit my workouts in. This is really the only way for me to do it. I just CAN'T do it after 10 hours of nannying. I tired, I want quiet, relaxing me time! I never in all my years thought I'd be able to make the transition to early morning fitness freak, but I tell you it was the best thing I ever did. I feel fantastic when I'm finished and I know I can check off the hardest thing I had to do all day. So I wake up around 4:50 on days I have to be at work at 7:30, which is 3 days per week.  The rest of the week I get up around 6-6:30. I am often dancing in the dark, you see!

Anywho, on to how Day 2 (Saturday) panned out. Fantastic! This morning I am down another 1.2 pounds, so total of 4.2 pounds and only .4 pounds from pre-sickness weight. I did the math and I need to loose a little less that 1/2 a pound a day to meet my goal. I sure am going to try my best! I am feeling much better about my body since before I began Day 1. I can see that the bloat went away and my muscle tone is coming back. What a relief.

I've decided to stick with muscular structure work first then cardio for my exercise. I did the Meta Hip, doubling up on arms and abs and then 30 minutes Dance Cardio, a combo of Beginning Dance Cardio and combination #1 from Dance Cardio 2. On Monday I plan to learn at least one more combo from Dance Cardio 2. Any suggestions which one?? I've read from several people on the facebook fan page that the Meta cardio is giving people shin splints. I've never had a problem with them, so far, but sure don't want to now! I plan to alternate between different Tracy approved cardio to keep safe.
I was really feeling the soreness in my abs and arms today! I am still having a little trouble with the leg work, needing to take breaks, mostly on exercise #4. My non working hip burns like crazy but that means it is working on my biggest trouble spot so am determined to do my best!

As far diet goes, I did well again. I don't mind any of the food at all and really am not that hungry. I didn't have to make anything yesterday, besides my juice so it was nice to have a break from the kitchen. Here is the delicious blueberry applesauce. I split the serving size from the pamphlet as it seemed really big. 2 apples vs. 4 apples per serving seemed more appropriate.

Side note: My husband and I went for a walk and did some shopping. I got myself a new transparent sleeveless white top that opens in the back, sort of like an upside down tulip. I can't wait to wear it with some skinny jeans! I love non-food motivations/rewards!  

Today is our Valentine's Day and we have a special brunch planned and then we will watch the Grammy's later. I am opting out of two of the "high" calorie/sugar foods on the plan today, blueberry applesauce and the beloved chocolate pudding, and will be replacing with Champagne and Brunch! I hope this doesn't throw too big of a wrench in my progress but I'll let you know tomorrow!

Hope you all have a lovely rest of your day and thanks for reading!