Everyday is a Blessing and A New Beginning (Sat 10/9)

Today I started my day with a wonderful sleep.  It was so heavenly to be back in my own bed where I am able to restore at my greatest speed.  A friend of mine used to always want to lay on my bed and I would refuse her.  I finally had to tell her that my bed is my paradise.  I love and loved her, but didn't want her energy.  I am sure this is why the majority of people don't sleep well their first night in a hotel.  The hotel bed isn't your paradise, but a shared one.  My bed is my paradise and I use it to restore myself!

I went to Lotus Rising (my local yoga studio) where I took a wonderful class with a new teacher/guide.  It was grand to mix it up.  Karen helped me stretch places that I had forgotten about.  I intend to show someone (I haven't met him yet) my new poses.  It's gonna be wicked.  Using good techniques to accomplish other good goals is very very productive.

I left LA on Wed to go to San Fran to see a Friend of mine perform.  Seeing her was amazing and wonderous.  She blesses my soul when she sings and when we are together.  I revel in her delight!

For my health I did several unique things for myself:
1.  I left my laptop and camera home.  (I love to communicate with each, but this time I wanted to communicate with nature and myself and not have to be burdened with carrying these items.)  This is my second trip without my laptop.  I missed it, but not too much....  haha
2.  I took all of the items needed to stay on my eating program.  (Details at the end)  And I also followed my program.
3.  I did a small workout in the hotel gym and I ALSO took a Yoga class.  I can count on one hand how many activities other than running I've done on any and all trips in the last year.  So two on one trip was BIG.
4.  I walked often, took public transport some and cabbed a couple of times.  All in all, I was very active.

My Program:
As I mentioned before, I am on Isagenix.  For me I have two different kinds of days in terms of food:
1.  Breakfast Shake; A Sensible Lunch; and Dinner Shake.  These are supplimented with a few snacks and other stuff.  It's been quite easy. 
2.  Cleanse Days:  These consist of Liquids only.
So for my trip, I was on Shake, Meal, Shake days and completed them as I needed to.

I was anxious about how OH HOW could poor little ME ever get this accomplished.  Once I got out of my own way, it was easy.  I put each shake portion in a SNACK zip-lock.  Then I put these snacks in a SANDWICH zip-lock.  WOW, how low tech and easy.  **CHUMP**  haha.  I also took one plastic bottle with a big mouth (like mine) and used hotel ice, water and shake.  And then I did a "Shake Weight" workout!!!  I totally freaking rock!!!!

More about my weight loss and inches lost tomorrow.

Thanks for sharing the ride.  Love and Peace (and preparing for a Piece!!!)
Danny