Stronger, Better, Faster.......Feb 18th

yoginimary

Wow, I'm first today?

Ok, I weighed in yesterday morning. I have a new plan. For the month of March, I will not eat a single dessert. I will also not add any type of sugar into anything - including my coffee (gasp!). I will not eat cow cheese (it's higher in fat and more available that goat cheese - I was going to give up all cheese, but I like it in my salad, since I don't use dressing) or butter. I will focus more on fruits and veggies - I already eat 8 servings a day, but I think I need more as a vegetarian.

Yesterday I walked 7 miles. One of those miles was a jog. Today is yoga, weights, and walking.

Happy workouts y'all!

Mary

yoginimary

Wow, I'm first today?

Ok, I weighed in yesterday morning. I have a new plan. For the month of March, I will not eat a single dessert. I will also not add any type of sugar into anything - including my coffee (gasp!). I will not eat cow cheese (it's higher in fat and more available that goat cheese - I was going to give up all cheese, but I like it in my salad, since I don't use dressing) or butter. I will focus more on fruits and veggies - I already eat 8 servings a day, but I think I need more as a vegetarian.

Yesterday I walked 7 miles. One of those miles was a jog. Today is yoga, weights, and walking.

Happy workouts y'all!

Mary

mechanicmom

I was going to post earlier but my computer was slow, so I thought we might end up having two SBF threads going.
Mary, that's a lot to take on. I hope it works for you. You sure eat a lot better than I do. I am doing good to get one serving of fruit in everyday. I am working on that. I'm just not big on sides. I want to have one main dish and be done with it. lol
Alright, a little vent time here. Something is wrong with me. It could just be stress, which I need to quit stressing. Everything will be fine. I am feeling wiped out and like crying all the time. I had doubts for the first time yesterday about the adoption. I think I got freaked out about having different kids in the house. I am a low stress individual, so when things start to get stressful (like this week preparing for the home study) I think I try to shut down. I was really wanting to eat sweets yesterday, probably more so than any time this month. I also haven't been sleeping that well at night. I think it's time to switch pillows. So I feel run down today. I didn't do anything yesterday except dishes. I watched a movie which I haven't done in several weeks. I am blaming it on stress and hormones but who knows what's really going on. I don't. I will be glad to have Saturday over with so I can relax. I really think that's what's causing all this. When I think about it I feel emotions welling up inside. lol. Why am I so stressed? She looks like a nice person. I don't think she's going to come here and tell me I am a bad parent, cause I don't believe that I am. Just breathe.
All that being said I don't know what I will get accomplished today. I should do push ups and sit ups but my arms and back have been really tired lately. I guess I will at least attempt to do them and see how I do. I have to get some more straightening up done. I think the house is about as clean as it's going to get but I still have last minute cleaning to do. I am going to try to get a walk in after Alex's therapy. It's going to be nice today and it may help me feel better. Maybe we'll go eat at the park again.
Okay, thanks for listening. Have a good Wednesday!
MM

yoginimary

Just one question MM - what do you do to deal with stress? If nothing comes to mind, time to start thinking of something to do.

lotusfromthemud

I'm having a case of the "unfairs" today. . .it's my special lady time and it slows me down more than I want it to, with all the "isms" piled up on top of it.

Yesterday I didn't make it to bikram (did a gentler yoga practice at home). I was hoping to make it to bikram this eve, but I'm not sure it's going to happen. I have anxiety about having an "accident", (sorry, overshare, maybe.) which wrecks the whole relaxation portion of the show.

So, my revised plan for the day is cardio at the gym after I teach a voice lesson this afternoon. I'm thinking 45 minutes of elliptical.

MM, I get similar anxiety whenever I feel like I'm being "examined" from all sides. Try to take time for yourself and exercise, even if it's just going out for a walk.

Take care.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

I feel a little better. Alex and I ate lunch at the park and walked around for a bit. The sunshine felt good. I think I need some sleep. That will help. DH is also feeling mentally out of it so I imagine we are both sleep deprived.
I cross stitch to unwind usually. Some times exercise helps. I think once I spend about an hour or so cleaning up the house I will feel better.
Alex is being so the typical boy right now and that makes me very happy. He giggled really hard when we were feeding the ducks at the park so I guess we need to do that again soon. I just need to laugh and smile more. That in itself will help me.
I need to help him get a train track set up and then try to get him down for a nap. Thanks for your advice and ears
I my pebbles!
MM