Peder gave me my meal plan today. I have been eating a lot healthier and trying to get more protein. I now have a strict plan for 5 meals a day. Below are the 5 meals, starting with breakfast.

1. Protein, 4 oz or 25-30 Grams
Complex Carbs, such as pasta or whole wheat bread
Essential Fatty Acids, such as natural peanut butter, 1 tbsp daily
2. Protein, 4 oz or 25-30 Grams, try a protein shake
3. Protein, 4 oz or 25-30 Grams
Complex Carbs
Fibrous Carbs, such as Broccoli or Cauliflower
4. Protein, 4 oz or 25-30 Grams, try a protein shake
5. Protein, 4-6 oz (Fish or Chicken)
Fibrous Carbs, such as Asparagus or Zucchini
Essential Fatty Acids, such as 1/2 avocado

This seems like a lot of protein, which is going to be the most difficult part. I like this plan because it is balanced. I can still have good carbs, just not for my evening meal. I can have simple carbs, such as an apple or banana, after my workouts. I will add some more examples of good foods over the next couple days.

Today was just one of those days. I didn't want to get out of bed, and I definitely didn't want to workout at the gym for an hour. But I did, mostly because I knew Peder would come to my house if I didn't show up. It was another tough workout, and I believe we should have some video on the site. Some days it is really hard, I have a tough time getting through my sets and it hurts. When I walk out of the gym, I feel like a million bucks. I feel more energized, with a little more bounce in my step. The ride back to the office is one I am happy to make, with the windows down, radio turned up - and sometimes I even sing.