Monday
Today is kind of a blah day. I worked out this morning with one of the new Firm DVD’s and it kicked my butt. I’m really hoping it’s going to workout in my classroom after school because I can see if I do these DVD’s every day that it’s going to make a huge difference. Once school starts I also plan to do 30 minutes of “Pilates on the Ball” in the morning. The last time I lost a bunch of weight and inches I did this routine and it really worked for me. Doing the ab work in the morning got me focused and helped me to stay on the diet since I had already exercised. And working out after school also helped because it kept me busy during the time I really like to snack. We get out of school at 2:30 which is fantastic but that leaves a lot of time in the evenings to snack. I need to officially devise my plan so I know which days I’m doing which workout. I know it sounds anal but things work best for me when they are automatic, if I have to think about what I’m going to eat or how I’m going to workout then it opens the door to say “maybe today will be the day I rest” or “maybe today I’ll give myself a treat” and before you know it I’m skipping workouts left and right as well as eating chocolate chip cookies by the dozen.
My hubby is making a yummy chicken dish for supper tonight and I’ll add some tomatoes and cucumbers on the side. I know tomatoes aren’t the most lo-carb foods out there but they are so good right now and fresh from the garden. Plus, I figure it’s better for me than eating green beans with butter or a salad with dressing.
Tomorrow is the last day before school starts and I have a pedicure scheduled. I need to make sure I relax and enjoy it instead of worrying about what I could be accomplishing if I was at home. I know, I’m trying to learn how to relax.