day 1 of wk 3

So, I am on day 1 of the 3rd week. That means I am half way through one third of the program. :) Yeah, I know. I'm pushing it. So, since last night was my anniversary, we went out to dinner at the Melting Pot. I have wanted to go for years, and finally got to. Needless to say, I ate, and ate and ate. It was sooooo good. I don't feel so guilty this time, though. Maybe because it was a special occasion, or maybe since the last time I cheated I actually lost instead of gaining. Either way, this time, I did gain back one pound of the 5 I lost. So, I'm back to 4. It really is okay, though, because at the end of dinner I was sure I had gained back all 5! I'll take one, instead. Now, no more excuses, back to the diet.
I just finished my workout for the day. I even did the bonus round this time. Well, parts of it. I tried the bonus round. That's more honest. I tried. :) I don't know about the scales, the inches, the clothes or the shape of my body, but what I can say for sure, is that my strength is increasing. I notice each time I do one of these that I can do a little more than last time. Whether it be more reps, high lifts, going a little longer, or whatever. Each time, there is improvement over the last time. I guess that's something.
On another note, remember how the day before yesterday I doubled up workouts as penance for my cheating Monday night? Well, note to self and anyone else who may be considering it: don't ever do the legs workout and Kenpo on the same day!!!! I did the legs in the morning, Abs and Kenpo in the evening, and my calves are still on fire! This mornings workout was slightly modified because of how badly my calves are hurting. It wasn't so bad yesterday--maybe because it was Stretch X, but I didn't start hurting until last night. Of course, I was in heels, too. But for whatever reason, my calves are making walking difficult. Oh well.
I am actually looking forward to the pics in 2 weeks. I hope I can see a change. I know it's not always reflected on the scales, especially since I am building muscle, too, and muscle weighs more than fat. I just want to be able to visually see some sort of improvement. Either in the mirror, in pics or in my clothes.
So, I went through my old vids this morning, and pulled out the balance ball dvd and the ball, the body by jake videos that go with our cardio cruiser and our hips and thigh sculptor, and the flirty girl fitness dvds I bought years ago that are still in their wrappers, and the yoga vhs-also still wrapped.I found a p90x for women facebook page and some of the women there are using hybrid workouts, where they are incorporating or replacing part of p90x with other workouts. I want to stay true to p90x to see if it really works, but  I think maybe I'll add in some other stuff occasionally. I expended some energy taking the wrappers off those this morning. :) Does that count?
Ok, going to shower, and then do some work on the appeal. I leave to Tallahassee Monday for the hearing. I don't feel super prepared, but on a good note: our consultant arranged his schedule to accompany me. At least the budget projections and financials will be handled well, even if I blow curriculum! :)
On a totally different subject, my daughter died her hair purple last night. It was an accident. But she had to go to school like that today--I told her to put it in a ponytail and nobody would notice. I hope no one said anything to her. We'll fix it tonight after school. :) And lastly, my business partner/assistant principal and good friend is headed to the hospital to have her baby today. Good thoughts, energy and hope go with you, Joann. Love you! Can't wait to meet Ali!