Derailed . . .

I was doing really well at the beginning of the week, but with a sick kiddo and a VERY busy night of work, I have been derailed. I was THRILLED to get to work extra this week, since I have lost hours the last 2 weeks in a row. Sick kiddo= not getting a good nap before work. And it was SLAMMING busy at work, which meant EXHAUSTION set in yesterday. And this weekend their is girls night at my house so I have to get cleaning. Hopefully I will find my inspiration again next week and get off this plateau.

My Ally McBeal moment . . .

Okay, I know this goes back in time, but as I was going out the gym today- I remembered this from Ally McBeal. I have been in a funk lately not happy about things in general, and I realize that it is in my head. So, I need to get it out and replace it with the good in life. I wasn't a faithful fan of the show but did watch a lot of the episodes, and I remember that the biscuit was always trying to get Ally to have a theme song of her own. To make her more confident/happy etc. So lets join in and dance (not with a baby in the bathroom *weird*). We need to be okay with ourselves at ALL times. And not let outside things affect us.

Break down the mental walls!

I was watching an old episode of the Biggest loser, and they were talking about the emotional side of the weight loss. The contestant was struggling with being away from her boys and just emotionally heavy. And I can totally relate. Our lives can weigh just as heavily on us. We can allow things in our lives (ie getting our house ready to sell) to be a mental wall. The trainer told the contestant that we need those struggles so that we can see how strong we are (mentally), we can see that we can do it. And then in church today, all my boys wanted to go to church with be instead of their class, I was reminded that God has never left. Over the last few years, when I realize that this is not the life I wanted for me and my boys it weighs me down. But one of the songs that they sang today reminded me that God is still there with me and has GREATLY blessed me. Things might not be the way I pictured them, but God is still there. I needed to remember that, I think it will help me out of this rut of focusing to much on the big picture instead of taking it one day at a time.

No gym today!

I have bitten off more than I can chew and will not be going to the gym today. Instead, my excerise of choice will be decluttering and CLEANING my house. And I know this is excerise since it is listed on sparkpeople.com. My goal is to go the gym at least 4 times this week, and so far I have gone 2. So, I can go tomorrow and saturday and still be good. Because if I don't get this house cleaned I will go CRAZY. Gotta Go!

The goal for today . . .

For today, I have to organize some closets. I got the laundry/pantry started yesterday. I want to go to the gym, but will wait till the little man goes to school. I need to get back into recording my exercise/eating on Spark. I haven't plugged this website in awhile, and I love it. I think it is user friendly. And they have finally added wii fit under their cardio categories! Even though I love the site, my computer is slow and it is frustrating to try to add my foods/exercise.But when I was keeping track, it really helped me be aware of my daily intake. I think for me it helps to see that I have stayed in my range for intake. And I LOVE seeing how much over my calories burned I get. So, in order to make my goals I better get started! Have a great day!

NO pressure . . .

So, I was exhausted yesterday when I got off work and did not go to the gym. I planned on trying to get up early, but didn't sleep well. So, that was not an option. I ended up getting cancelled which creates financial stress that I won't go into that. So, I should have gone to the gym, or worked out on my parents wii when I was up there for dinner. So, I have decided to just not stress out and no to put added pressure on myself. I can still make my goal of 4x this week. I hope to work 2morro, otherwise we might need to be discussing that financial stress.

Sabatoge!

Well, having a sick kid and repairman at the house for the last 2 days has nix'd my workout plans. I blame the repairman and not the sick kid. But the stuff needed fixing so I shouldn't blame him either. I brought my clothes to go to the gym after work. We will see how my motivation is in the morning. Unfortunately it is not the thought that counts in this situation. I don't know why it has been so difficult to get back on this STUPID horse!