Done, done and done (is it really done??)

I think I've been in a bit of denial that day 90 has come and gone.  Was it really only 3ish months ago that I was thinking of starting this thing??  Wow.  Still haven't gotten my head around what I want to say, but I'm a born procrastinator, so I guess I'd just better JFD this thing!  Unedited mind-dump to follow...

This post is a tribute to all of the inanimate objects that helped me get through the PCP.  Here's the list - although I'm sure I'm forgetting something (but since they're inanimate objects, none will be offended - love how that works)...  Future PCPers - consider this an addendum to "must have" list Patrick sent out on Day 2.

1. Jelly roll pans - I have these for baking, but used 2 or 3 almost every day to roast any/all veggies of every shape and size (also helpful - a giant roll of aluminum foil)

2. My BlackBerry - for both its timer/stopwatch function and the Pandora app. (Apologies to my neighbors who may have heard crappy 80s music blaring from it at 7 in the morning)

3. Balsamic vinegar - I went through a giant bottle of it in 2 months.  And I still love it - go figure

4. Avocado saver - this was a gift from the fabulous Sarah, and got lots and lots of use  

5. My blender

6. The best jump rope in the whole wide world - only took me 1 month of tripping over a crappy one to figure this out.  New PCPers, save yourself some time and get this one from the beginning!!!

7. Glasslock food storage containers - I have two sets of these and they were in constant rotation with veggies, protein, etc.  Highly recommend.

8. COFFEE!!!!  I couldn't have done this without you.  Really. 

9. Bananas - you were my go-to fruit for 90% of this. I know variety is key, but nothing beats a banana, milk and cinnamon smoothie! 

Check out the photo my husband posted on his facebook page last week.  I didn't really want the attention (and I probably would have chosen a more flattering jump rope photo), but how often does your husband warn others that you can kick their ass???

The before and after...

Day 1                                                             Day 36                                                         Day 90ish

Day 1                                                         Day 36                                                          Day 90(ish)

I think I'm going to have to burn that bathing suit now..

Here's me and my "skills" - funny how I felt like I was jumping MUCH faster than I actually am.  If I knew how to edit, I make this much shorter....

Thanks to Patrick for your guru-like fabulousness.  Nice to know that you're always there, many time zones away, to provide support, advice and some "get your act together-ness" when we/me needed it.
Chen - thanks for all the behind the scenes things you do - and for giving me AMAYW veggies very early in the program:)
All the teams before us, especially Sarah - thanks for laying it all out there - giving the nitty gritty of all things PCP and providing the inspiration for me to do, and finish, this!!!
Team Orange Crush - you guys made AMAZING transformations and it's been fun going on this ride with you.
My swonderful husband - thanks for giving me all of your support and space and time I needed to do this, and do it well.  It wouldn't have been possible without you (and yes, I forgive you for finishing my leftover protein and vegetables on more than one occasion)
And finally, Team Cookie Monster/Team JFD - you guys were great.  I love what a diverse group we were, and really appreciate all of your support, blog posts, photos, etc. etc...  let's meet up sometime and have a giant jump rope fest, shall we??

JFD, guys, JFD.

Holy shit - that's me??  Neato!