Thank God it’s…Monday??
I know most people dread Mondays but I sort of look forward to them, at least in the summertime. They get me back into my routine and I’m definitely a routine kind of gal.
Yesterday didn’t go quite like I had planned, at least food-wise. I finally got Kyle back into bed around 6:15 am and crashed on the couch. My older son got up at 7:30 and I was NOT ready to get up yet, so I woke up my hubby so I could go back to bed. I felt bad about it, I know he’s sick, but I was exhausted and since he can’t help me take care of Kyle right now, I had to sleep when Kyle was sleeping. I got in about another 90 minutes of sleep and it was heaven. Fortunately Kyle was doing much better so we didn’t even have to call the doctor. He even took a later nap so I was able to get in my walk/run to finish the 4th week of my interval training program. I can definitely tell that I have increased my endurance. Yay, me!!
Food choices were awful, but they were conscious choices. I was planning to follow the plan I had created in the wee hours of the morning but knew that it could cause me problems later in the week. I determined that the extra calories were worth the focus they would bring for the other 6 days this week. So even though I’m disappointed in myself that I wasn’t strong enough to make healthy choices, at least I made a conscious decision regarding what I was eating.
Today I got in my regular 90 minute workout and I feel great. My older son and I were able to spend some time outside and now we’re taking a break to get away from the heat. He wanted to try the treadmill after I got off it yesterday and thinks it’s fun so when I get done typing here he wants to go walking. He gets up to about 2 mph before his little legs (he’s 5) start having trouble keeping up. I just love it that he thinks that exercise is fun :) Talk to you all later.
Progress toward exercise goal: 11/250
I just ate the sandwich and yes it was really good. I put the chicken in a grill pan. I seasoned the chicken with papricka and chili pepper. Then when the chicken was almost done I splashed it with lousiana hot sauce. I put it on a toasted wheat bun. I served it with celery and carrots. Oh and I made some non-fat ranch dressing. I bought the packet of hidden valley ranch mix and put it in with the non-fat sour cream. I added papricka, pepper, parsley and I think that was it.
You’re doing great with all the chaos going on right now, Brandie. Hang in there! I’m thinking about you and sending good vibes your way!
It’s great that you’re setting such a good example for your son! Exercise IS fun when you’re little and your light little body and lithe young muscles are put to work! I remember jumping rope for HOURS. Now, I don’t think I could do it for 30 seconds!
Thank you for the comment. I can use all the support I can get and I’m not ashamed to admit it! I agree that at time just not gaining weight can be a victory. I’m afraid the past 3 weeks or so I can’t claim that lol but I will just have to work harder not to get to where I was.