Wickedly Toned Day 5....

.... And I'm already seeing results! My endurance has gone up from running 5 miles in 65 minutes (including cool down) to 6 miles. My attitude is through the roof more positive, I'm starting to see a little ab definition, legs are getting/feeling more toned and my sides (love handles) and Czech belly are shrinking. Oh, and when I finally get to sleep, I'm not waking up/tossing and turning as much. Granted, I still can't seem to get to bed early because my mind continues to race like a hamster running on a wheel. But still, can't complain.

In the wake of starting my new workout/life plan, I have gotten a mild head cold. Boohoo! Please, can someone tell me why I always get sick when starting a new workout routine? Last time (sans gym) I ended up bed ridden for days with the flu. This time, I'm just working on cardio (weights will have to wait till I'm feeling better), drinking tons of water and Traditional Medicinal Seasonal Herb Tea Sampler (Gypsy Cold Care, Organic Echinacea Plus, Organic Throat Coat and Breathe Easy), taking Gan Mao Ling and soaking in a hot bath with Epsom salt. It all seems to be working and I'm definitely not even close to being laid up.

Today, after my workout, I had a very late lunch (3:45 p.m.) of Trader Joe's veggie and chicken pot stickers with sweet chili sauce and orange and pineapple juice. Yum yum yum. I'd recommend everyone trying them at some point or another. Cheap, quick, healthy and good. What more could you ask for?