Back down the same road, embarking on what seems to be the all too familiar, never ending weight loss journey.  This daunting, seemingly impossible task to shed a few pounds, I believe, is going to be the key to getting my life back into the fast lane of accomplishing my goals.  But the problem I face here is that it takes consistent discipline and hard work; both being tasks that I fall short of excellence at....short of mediocre for that matter.  I might as well just put it out there and say that I am horrific at putting effort into anything that is difficult and doesn't show immediate results.

Problem #2....Because I do have this undesirable characteristic of striving for immediate results, when I finally make the decision to exercise my willpower, I STOP EATING!  Now isn't that stupid.

Bye Bye Metabolism!

What really nerves me is that a couple of guy friends here in Puerto Rico eat TWICE as much as I do if not more and still lose weight like they suffer from some sort of eating disorder.

I'm going to start putting lard and creatine in their food and see who will have the last laugh.

My goal is to be back to normal by Camilla's wedding!

But I must admit, I am more excited to see how amazingly gorgeous she is going to look!

I know I know....I have gone missing again.  I apologize.

Volleyball season is finally finished and I am going to be spending the next three weeks in Puerto Rico laying low, working out, drinking Piña Coladas, and living here.  

I am feeling super motivated (which is obviously not hard to do when waking up to this scenery) to start piecing this puzzle we call life together and figuring out where mine will be taking me within the next couple of years.

So here's the deal,

I love it here!

I don't want to leave.

I'm sad that the season is almost over because that means my life in Puerto Rico is coming to a close.

You obviously can see why it's upsetting to leave this place.  The pictures show only a small fraction of the beauty on this island.

For some reason, the sunny beaches alone make me overwhelmingly happy.  I can hardly handle my giddiness and actually find it incredibly obnoxious.

I'm thinking a super dose of sun and beaches, which can only be accomplished on a cruise around all the islands in the Caribbean, is definitely and must do before I head back to reality in sunny Southern California.  Not like Southern California is that large a dose of reality either.

Nonetheless, for all my friends and family who have been worrying about me, just wanted to let you know that I'm doing great.

But it would sure be nice if you all came to visit me!

When God created breakfast for athletes, this is what he made....

PROTEIN PANCAKES!!

So now that I have discovered this little secret recipe for a low carb, high protein, incredibly filling and overly satisfying, HEALTHY breakfast, I decided it would only be fair to share it with all of you.

Ingredients

2 spoons full of nonfat cottage cheese

3 egg whites

1/2 pack of instant oatmeal

Directions

Set the pan on LOW heat.  I know you're overly excited to make these, but these puppies will burn!

Mix all ingredients together.

Pam your pan.

Pour on your batter and watch the magic happen.

It is time to flip when they are puffy.

Don't jump the gun either!

Makes 4-5 Pancakes.

I added bananas and sugar free raspberry Jam since it's a game day for me but they are also good with some fresh blueberry puree or even plain.

You can thank me later.

ENJOY!

I got this beauty on my birthday last Wednesday (3/30).

It was quite a doozy.

Grade 2 Sprain plus a bone contusion.

It has been a royal pain in my ass rehabbing this baby three times a day so I can come back strong and finish this season on a great note.

It's obviously not 100% healed but tonight is our first playoff match so I am hoping it holds strong and my hard work will pay off.  Now let's hope it continues to heal and my cankle reduces in size.  It's somewhat depressing/amusing trying to put my shoes on and having the laces not be long enough to tie around this beast.

Wish Llaneras luck tonight!!!

5 games in the next 9 days is going to require some serious well wishes sent our way.

We have officially qualified for the playoffs!!!

This means that my stay here is now extended for at least another month and I couldn't be more thrilled about it.

My roommates and I thought this was definitely grounds for a celebration/reward, so we spent the following day swinging through the rain forest of Puerto Rico via zip lining!

Watch out Puerto Rico!

Llaneras is going all the way!

Who Says Rainy Days Aren't Fun?