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I did really good exercising last week. My mom got a new wii game- get active and it kick my butt. It has a lot of preset work outs. With squats, and lunges. Some cardio and then . . . . you guessed it- more squats and lunges. And did I mention it had jumping squats and even more lunges. After 3 days in a row- my thighs were feeling the burn. So, I hope to continue this week, but maybe not with so many squats and lunges.
I had a great start to the new week. The boys have been doing a great job helping around the house. Since, my house is on the market- the cleaning is more important than ever. So, I got the boys a new chore chart thingy- and they are doing a great job. That allowed me the time to work out this morning before church. I hope to be able to maintain that momentum. It is sometimes hard to balance doing fun things for summer and a normal exercise routine. I haven't been to the gym lately but it is hard to take all 3 since they don't allow kids under the age of 12 on the equip. Well, hopefully I can figure out something that works for the summer.
With the start of summer, I have not done well with exercising and then in tow my eating. And even though I know I can do better, I can't always regain my focus. And its frustrating. I have gained and lost the same 2-3lbs for like 2 weeks now. I have worked a majority of last few days and it is hard getting used to the change. Flipping from days to nights and back again is difficult. And when I work some many days in a row, it is hard to motivate myself to exercise. Next 2 weeks I don't work as many days, so hopefully I can get on the right track. But I got to go exercise now.
Well . . . . . I did a lot better yesterday UNTIL the boys and I went out to dinner to celebrate the last day of school. I suppose I could of done worse. I am updating my blogs while the boys are doing homework, then I am going to exercise and hopefully stay on track for the WHOLE day. Got lots planned for the day and better get on the stick!
Balance is a tricky thing to achieve. I have noticed more and more that I can't seem to find the right balance. IE the right amount of sleep, amount of exercise, and food. I don't have too much control on the sleep thing with working nights and all. But sometimes I can sleep but my mind will just not shut off. And there are times that I need to get stuff done but can't seem to get out of bed. I also will push myself exercising too hard and then not being able to walk the next day. I am getting too old ;). And I do the same thing with eating. Really watch myself and then I am STARVED! And it stinks. Because the only thing that is keeping me from my goals is myself. So, I am going to try to find some balance.
I have had my wii fit about 2 weeks now and I keep gaining and losing the same 2 lbs. It is so hard with my work schedule. I am glad that I haven't gained anymore weight, but am frustrated at the lack of progress. I hope to do a better job with my eating-which I think my work schedule asside- is the biggest problem. I have lots to do in the yard, but my allergies are really acting up- so I am trying to avoid the yardwork when I can. But that lawn just won't stop growing, and with all the rain- it's growing fast. I hope to be able to stay more focused on my portions and my food choices.
The best of intentions are just not being enough these days. I am the queen of procrastination. I could blame it on the weather-raining and raining and RAINING! But quite frankly, I think I am just being lazy. I am doing better with my eating, so that is good, but I need to get on the stick with the exercising. And cleaning the house, and weeding, and mowing the lawn, and lots of things on my Things to Do List. I have great plans but horrible follow through lately. So, hopefully I can make some progress this weekend instead of putting things off.