What I'm Reading This Week #20
Howdy do punkin' poos? I hope you had a delightful week of blissful productivity at work (aka hanging on by the frays of your well bitten fingernails whilst saying you need to win the lottery but never actually playing.) A birthday shout out to my grandma. You know, even though she would've been 86, and I know the probability is she would be gone now, it still doesn't stop me wondering how long she would've made it if dementia hadn't reared up. I could really use one of her hugs or her hands cupping my face with that ornery little grin saying I was her first grandbaby. Happy birthday grandma. I hope you and mom have a big euchre game going on tonight. We've been slowly integrating back into walking this week as the Mr could handle. Last night he was able to do two laps without having to stop to stretch so that is good news. For more news, let's check out: Grip Strength Is A Sneaky Predictor Of Longevity—Here’s How To Improve Yours ...
I think one of the first times that I had to work late due to a major project and had to come home at like 10 PM and still do a workout was when I realized that I finally "got it" in terms of what it really takes to be committed. I had never had that kind of commitment before and it was actually a proud moment for me. Ever time since has been easier because I no I cannot make any excuse whatsoever. The only thing now is that when I can plan ahead and do the workout early, I take advantage of that and that helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have my rowing all done this morning and now I can face the day with a more balanced and relaxed perspective, which is a bonus.
But I couldn't do this without you! The fact that you made up that very special dinner for me is a huge help. It makes it easy to avoid whatever crap everyone else gets for dinner because I know mine is better! Thank you!
I think you get a big benefit from the exercise. You can be more calm going into it and maybe a little more clear headed. I hope it all goes well for you especially with all of the obstacles they've thrown at you the past 2 weeks.
DeleteI wanted to make you something that would be way better than everyone else was getting. I know you'll be eating it for lunch since you'll actually have more time to heat it up and eat it then but hopefully their crappy choices will still sound unappealing when you think of how much better yours was! ;-) Love you nugget!
Yep, I have too. Usually my workouts, are my only ME time, lol! Between working, hubby, and the kids schedules, that 45-60 is all I get to myself. If I don't get it, I'm SO NOT a happy camper...
ReplyDeleteIt's especially important for you mama's to make your "you" time and no better way to spend it than getting in some cardio/weights! The younguns are watching!
DeleteFor a long time I did really well with this, but then after leaving Curves last fall my exercise fell by the wayside. I've been doing much better the last 2 months or so, and I finally feel like I'm getting back on track with making workouts part of my lifestyle again. Little boy is doing flag football now in the town where I work. There's no sense in coming home at 4 only to go back at 5:30 so we'll be at school from 7:30 until 6:30 then still need supper and a little quality time before he goes to bed. Getting a workout in after that is going to be tough for me, but I am determined to make that happen. I'd be lying though if I said I wasn't already looking forward to the end of the season (first game is tonight).
ReplyDeleteI know you can do it!! Make the time, you're worth it!
Deletethats awesome..and yes moments like that keep u motivated...way to go guys!! have a nice day!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed! You too!
DeleteGood for the Mr.! This is my biggest problem - not making my health and fitness a priority. If my schedule gets thrown off, I don't adjust. I just say "eh, I'll fix it tomorrow". Kudos to you both for persevering and being role models!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get better at this. I will prioritize just about everything over myself! Good for you guys for not letting anything take precedence over your health.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing really good with my workout routine, even though it's changed in the past week. Last Friday I wasn't able to get in my scheduled cardio first thing in the morning because I had to go to the doctor and walk the dogs at the park before meeting a friend at the apple orchard. Instead of freaking out, I walked the dogs for 20 minutes, did the other things, then came home (after a day of walking) and went right upstairs and did my cardio workout. I was SO proud of myself because I could have blown it off since I "technically" got in some cardio. I'm on Day 8 of the Walk It Off In 30, and I'm stunned at how quickly my body has adapted already. The first four days I didn't think I could walk, but by Day 5, there was a difference. I just increased the weights for some of the arm exercises, so I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow. But considering I've had to change my workouts to right after work, I'm doing pretty good!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I made lasagna roll ups on Friday myself! =o)