Just in time for a road trip. This is definitely going to be a challenge! I am finally picking my lazy butt up and getting back on track with my training. I still have a little junk in my chest, but honestly, it doesn't really seem to affect me while i exercise, so I should be good.
The opportunity came up for me to go down and see a good friend while the kids are on spring break, so I decided to do it. It's a good 14 hour drive with a 5 year old, a 3 year old, and a 17 month old, what am I thinking?!? I'm not bringing my bike, but I am bringing my running clothes, and I'll be able to do my strength training while I'm there because it doesn't really require any equipment. My dear friend has also agreed to let me invade her kitchen so that I am able to stay on track with our 100 day real food challenge. I'm packing a cooler with healthy foods for the kids and I to eat on the way down there so we won't have to eat any fast food. I'm so excited, and it makes it even better to have a friend to support me and encourage me while I am on a relaxing(hopefully) trip.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Another challenge
It's no secret that I am struggling with my motivation. I'd rather sleep in an extra few minutes than get my full bike time in, or step into the frosty morning to run. I'd rather sit on the couch than go swimming at night. I'm just plain tired.
So, I decided(with the full support of my husband because this has a huge impact on him), to do a 100 days of real food challenge. No processed foods, no sugars, no white flour, no artificial anything, etc. The list is quite intense. We started this morning. The husband and I are going hard core, but will be a bit more lenient with the kids, especially while they are at school(parents bring the snacks for the oldest preschool, and the school district provides that snacks for my son). Plus, the youngest two are having their adenoids out on Tuesday, and there were promises of Popsicles and ice cream to sooth sore throats. I want them to be spoiled at their Nana's house(within reason), and not have to inconvenience her. So, for the kids, it means that within reason and while I am in control, they will be doing this challenge too.
I have already been moving this direction, though I haven't been super strict with it. I think it's time for me to buckle down and really focus. If I am putting effort into improving my health, I really need to focus on my whole body, not just getting moving. What I fuel my body with has an incredible impact on my health, and it's time I really paid attention to that. I want to be healthy, and I want my kids to be healthy. I believe that what we put into our bodies has a huge impact on our health. Food from a box is convenient, but not necessarily healthy.
So, I decided(with the full support of my husband because this has a huge impact on him), to do a 100 days of real food challenge. No processed foods, no sugars, no white flour, no artificial anything, etc. The list is quite intense. We started this morning. The husband and I are going hard core, but will be a bit more lenient with the kids, especially while they are at school(parents bring the snacks for the oldest preschool, and the school district provides that snacks for my son). Plus, the youngest two are having their adenoids out on Tuesday, and there were promises of Popsicles and ice cream to sooth sore throats. I want them to be spoiled at their Nana's house(within reason), and not have to inconvenience her. So, for the kids, it means that within reason and while I am in control, they will be doing this challenge too.
I have already been moving this direction, though I haven't been super strict with it. I think it's time for me to buckle down and really focus. If I am putting effort into improving my health, I really need to focus on my whole body, not just getting moving. What I fuel my body with has an incredible impact on my health, and it's time I really paid attention to that. I want to be healthy, and I want my kids to be healthy. I believe that what we put into our bodies has a huge impact on our health. Food from a box is convenient, but not necessarily healthy.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Sickness
Ugh, I feel like I've been sick for weeks. Oh wait, I have been! And not just me, but the kids too. Especially the youngest. She's been scary sick lately. As if my motivation wasn't already down in the dumps, being sick and taking care of three sick kids puts me at about my breaking point.
I took a week off from training, and then this past week has been shortened workouts. It's hard to run when you're hacking up green junk. I also realize that I am using this as an excuse. I will use anything I can. I start out all sorts of excited to do something, but as the race date approaches, I lose my motivation, my willpower, my drive. I think I am just so used to sabotaging myself that it comes naturally now.
At least I am down about 12 pounds, and several inches. I may post another picture soon. Then again, I may not. I can see muscle definition in my legs and my arms, and it's pretty darn cool. I can honestly say that I have never been this fit and muscular before, which seems so strange because I used to be thin before having kids. But being thin doesn't equal being fit. I'm currently in the best shape of my life, and it's only getting better.
I took a week off from training, and then this past week has been shortened workouts. It's hard to run when you're hacking up green junk. I also realize that I am using this as an excuse. I will use anything I can. I start out all sorts of excited to do something, but as the race date approaches, I lose my motivation, my willpower, my drive. I think I am just so used to sabotaging myself that it comes naturally now.
At least I am down about 12 pounds, and several inches. I may post another picture soon. Then again, I may not. I can see muscle definition in my legs and my arms, and it's pretty darn cool. I can honestly say that I have never been this fit and muscular before, which seems so strange because I used to be thin before having kids. But being thin doesn't equal being fit. I'm currently in the best shape of my life, and it's only getting better.
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