Then there were four

Starbucks:
Like I said last time, I will tell you about my new Starbucks creation. I call it the raspberry truffle. I designed this drink because I wanted something sweet yet strong and bold. I chose a mocha frappucino with 1 shot of raspberry flavoring. This combination would be fine but much too sweet for my liking So I had them add an extra shot of espresso and garnish the top with chocolate whip cream so there would be no other flavors besides chocolate, raspberry, and coffee. This combo turned out spectacular. If you want a drink that's sweet but still has a bold kick, I would highly recommend getting my creation "The Raspberry Chocolate Truffle".

Diet:
Some of you may wonder, "How can this kid be getting these Starbucks drinks but still keep his weight down?" The answer is very careful calorie planning. On my blog day I keep track of exactly what enters my mouth and save enough calories back to include my Starbucks drinks. So on my blog days I don't eat as much on other days due to the fact that most of the drinks I get are high in calories. But on the occasion I eat a lot on a blog day, I will opt for a skinny version latte/frappucino or just get a plain coffee or tea. The hardest part is keeping myself from going on a binge after I enjoy this savory treat since my body craves sugar and fatty foods terribly.

NARA:
My class started off with 13 students and now we are down to 3 others and me. The others quit because it got too hard or they didn't like watching their weight; some left to try to make it on their own and others quit just because they lacked the dedication and passion. The people that are left are extremely dedicated and hard working. I'm very proud of what we have all been through and accomplished together.

Riding:
Riding has been going fantastic. We are riding on the main track with the other riders at the training center! It is great being able to ride on the track with everyone else. Last semester we waited until the track was closed to ride on it so we wouldn't bother anybody. Since their are so few students we are able to ride three horses a day! This is so helpful with becoming a better rider and getting more fit. We were fortunate enough to be able to choose who we got to ride so I picked Marble for my first horse. He is a tank and a very strong gelding. I chose him to keep my fitness up and increase my stamina. I next chose JC, a filly who has a very sensitive mouth and has to be ridden with a very soft hand. The reason for choosing her was to develop better hands and develop a softer touch. I then picked Pemmy who is a mix between Marble and JC. She is slightly skittish and always keeps me on my toes because she jumps at almost anything.  This combination is the perfect trifecta that will increase my fitness and improve my riding a great deal.

Till next time!
Jesse Sauder

P.S This blog should have been posted last week. I decided my editor, The outstanding Frank Sauder, needed a well deserved break  so I sent him over to Cali to enjoy some fun in the sun.