When I woke this morning I was still a little sluggish from last night's avoids and over eating. I had a very beneficial breakfast and went to school. For lunch I had a steak salad that was mostly beneficial (only two neutrals, no avoids). After lunch I felt completely normal. I thought to myself, "Well, last night was dumb, but I got away with it."

I had planned to run today, but it was way too hot when I got home from school. We had dinner, and I waited until the sun had set and the temperature was cooler. I started off on my usual two mile run. I was a little sluggish at first, but I blamed it on the weather. About a mile and a half into the course, I realized that my joints were achy. Nothing serious; I kept on running; but I was aware of pain that I haven't felt in a long time. Specifically that I haven't felt in three years since I started the BTD.

I finished the run, fully aware that I hadn't gotten away with anything. My body knows what's good for it.