Day 9 = Bad Day, Good Day, Bad Day, Good Day

Calories burned: 4031 Calories consumed: for a difference of 2876

I woke up in a mood. Reason being.. my stupid ankles. It is SO frustrating to know I am capable of so much more, but having limitations due to injuries. I went to the Hardcore class. It was OK, all ab work. There were a few moves I couldn't do because of my ankles.

Breakfast was the most tasty peach muffin in the whole universe! It cheered me up a bit! You would never think a muffin and fruit could fill you up through a 2 hour hike and hold you over until lunch, but somehow it does!



I was cheered up by the fact that there was a hike I could attempt that wasn't the stop sign hike, and wasn't west canyon. It was called Anasazi Ridge and it was nice and simple for my fitness level (easy on my feet) as well as very scenic and full of petroglyphs! It was pretty amazing. It definitely boosted my mood to be able to do a different hike. The calorie burn wasn't really what I would prefer, but positive Brandi is reminding me that its WAY more than I would burn laying in bed watching TLC and A&E!








After the hike we had a choice between a free weight workshop or pool. SinceI despise pool, and I already know a lot about free weights, I asked a trainer if I could just do the treadmill. They said that was fine. Lianne joined me and we busted ass!

Lunch was tomato soup and quinoa lettuce wraps. MMMMMMM!! I have always wanted to try quinoa, but have never had the chance. I even bought some that is in my cupboard back home, but had no clue how to cook it. Ill tell you one thing! Chef Cameron cooks some mean quinoa! It was very appetizing!





After lunch we had pool :( ,Cardio intervals ad total toning. By now I was so in pain from my ankles that I was having little silent crying moments. I am so frustrated that I cant just do anything full bore because of my injuries.Pool makes my ankles hurt worse.

Sharon the trainer noticed something was wrong and asked what was up. I told her and she gave me some encouragement and told me to go into the gym and do somehitng that doesn't hurt, rather than do total toning. It helped a lot and leveled out my mood.

Dinner was shepherds pie. I was a fan of the potato on top, but not a fan of the huge quantity of veggies lurking underneath. I prefer moms beef and potato version..lol




I had a massage after dinner. It was AMAZING as usual. They have some talented massage therapists here. I was like gumby when I was done. I asked him about my ankles and he gave me some pointers on how to deal with them.

I didn't fall asleep until about 11pm. A bit too late for my liking. I am happy that positive Brandi seems to be out-matching negative Brand, because she used to rule my brain. I find myself being able to take over those thoughts and squash them before they turn too ugly. I can definitely feel a difference in my mind set in regards to anything which is a nice change.