Monday, March 21, 2016
valmaebel
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Sorry I haven't checked in for a few days. It's been a crazy week. I finally got rid of that low grade fever and so just needed to make it through the weekend fever free and was going to start training fresh today. Of course, in the middle of the night, middle child puked everywhere. I mean, everywhere! She was on the top bunk and managed to get it on herself, her bedding, down the side of the bed, on the bed below, and all over the carpet. Including all these nooks and crannies that are impossible to reach. I had a migraine I was fighting last night so I went to bed early instead of cleaning up our house (which is a disaster at the moment) but getting up and cleaning up puke for an hour kept me from fully recovering this morning.
Had told the kids we were going to the zoo with friends, and have to break it to the four year old that we aren't going as I now have the squirts too. Or, do I try to drag the two healthy ones there...I'm almost tempted as they've been trapped in the house for a couple of days. Not to mention, Friday I had planned a fun moms night out with my friends. The Y was going to have a parents night out and I called and registered for it. Only to show up and discover they had cancelled it without telling me. It was heartbreaking for me and the kids. So I really would rather not do that again to my kiddos just a couple of days later. *sigh*
So basically, not sure what today will look like. The only true thing I have planned is I have to bring oldest to piano lessons and will go to the store during that time. Everything else will be a seat of the pants kind of day.0 -
Tell kids you'll go later, doesn't sound like a good idea to go out after all that your body needs a rest.
I woke up thinking it was Sunday until I opened this, thats what happens when retired, days all flow together.
Lost power for 3 hours yesterday morning, wasn't even storming not sure why. Of course it was dark and rainy, was funny lights came on then sun came out and house was bright.
We went for long walk down new area and sat on bench by river watching the sea birds, it was in this area where you could hear the ocean but not see it. Kind of neat.
No plans yet today, will see.
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Okay just read this great article on motivation that led me to a website for making a contract for goals. Can be to lose weight or anything else.
I think I heard about it long time ago but just wasn't ready to committ.
I guess a study was done that showed visualizing how you want to be in the future didn't work as well as both visualizing what you want along with what could stop you.
Somehow knowing ahead there will be pot holes helps, if we concentrate on just the prize thats not enough to take us through the bad days.
I got to thinking about those of you doing your marathons, working with trainers and having a set goal of the race. I watch you/read about your tough days where last thing in the world you want to do is run or exercise but you are fully committed to the goal so tired, sick, or not you are out the door!
I decided I needed a goal, motivation like that to lose the weight. Self control just doesn't work for me.
So today I am going to join site, set up a goal to lose 12 lbs by time I leave for Hawaii May 13th. They have a monetary penalty you can use as a stick to keep it real. They charge you weekly if you don't meet your goal and you pick the amount.
It can go to a charity you like or don't like. For me to pick one I like wouldn't help as I would then feel good if I failed so I am picking the charity that 1000% goes against everything I believe in so no way would I want to give them a penny and lose any week!
You can decide to have a support person make sure you are telling the truth or trust yourself. Since I don't want to have my hubby checking over me I will trust myself. Because if I lie I will be hurting myself more. I would pick my neighbor friend but I always weigh naked first thing in the morning. Lol...
I know this has nothing to do with fitness but I wanted to let you know. Will let you know how it goes.0 -
Marla I've heard of those sites. Let me know how you like it. It definitely sounds like a motivator! I think I would need to pick the charity I don't like too because it would be too easy to brush it off thinking "at least the money is going to a good cause."
Val just reading about cleaning all that puke makes me feel gaggy. Hope you're feeling better yourself. What did you decide about the zoo?
Also I like today's thread starter a lot.
I had a pretty lazy weekend. Saturday I went for my run, stopped at the gym to stretch/foam roll, then bought some groceries & put gas in the car on the way home, but otherwise did nothing productive. Sunday I did 3 loads of laundry and a couple loads of dishes and nothing else productive. I was just really tired so while there were things around the house I needed to do, there was nothing that HAD to be done, so I didn't.
I woke up with a sore neck & slightly queasy stomach, but neither are unusual for me. Jason is still on vacation so I got up at 4:30, went to the gym, did my homework from him, headed outside for my 3 mile run, then showered at the gym and headed to work from there. It takes more prep time when I get ready at the gym but it saves a lot of time over having to go back home to clean up. I called my chiropractor's office at 11:30 to see if he had any openings and he can get me in today, so I'm leaving work a little early to get my neck adjusted.0 -
Hey all! Am I on the right day? Not retired, just tired, lol.
Val, oh my! That sounds awful. I hope little one is better and you found a solution to the zoo date.
Marla, that's fascinating tactic! I'd never heard of it. Sounds like a great motivator. I wouldn't be able to choose a charity. I'd probably have to go with one I like. I just couldn't see giving to something I disapprove of, if I failed. Maybe that just goes to show you that I don't have much confidence in myself.
Laura, hope the chiro gets your nck sorted out.
I'm still coughing like a goose everytime I take a deep breath and sometimes when I don't. Lil girl too. She stayed home from kinder today and will probably tomorrow too. Had to pick up sons grades afternoon and he did very well, with big improvement in several classes. Hated dragging lil girl to the school for his grades, she was coughing everywhere and I was getting the "look" from other parents, but I definitely wouldn't have brought her if I had any other alternative whatsoever...they just don't know that. Im at that stage of cursing and saying "WHEN is this ever going to be over?!" everytime I blow my nose or have a cough attack. Ugh. Hoping the cough will be gone by Thursday. My son has a big program for the parents at school and he has a great part and I'll be mortified if I have a coughing attack during it (which is kinda likely...crammed into a stuffy theater with all those kids and parents...gotta remember gum or cough drops). Not to mention, ready to get ON with my life! Want to hit the gym, some walking, maybe even run soon...but gotta kick this thing first.0 -
Kid's still sick, went twice to urgent care yesterday and straight to doctor's this morning. Then I went to work and my mom stayed home with sick kid. She and hubs don't get along and it's horrible for me.
Managed to eat as well as I could. Not perfect but ok. Glad I got think thin bars delivered to office today.0
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