I have been very behind on writing this week. You will find out why a little later in the post. I actually have at least 6 posts started but can't seem to get to finish any of them. I tend to write in my head and then try to at least get the concepts on paper before I lose them. There are some essential oils that are supposed to help support your memory and motivation maybe I need to try them!
So this update is actually from late during the first week of my exercise and healthy living journey.
So read on my friends - I am continuing on and will update some other posts here soon!
PLANNING
PLANNING
The first part of this week my son was home with just a little icky something for the first 3 days. I guess if there's good news about that is that I was at home. So eating well and eating small meals frequently was actually quite easy. When he went back to school on Thursday things changed a little bit for me. This meant that I had to bring all of my food to the office with me.
I'm kind of a last minute person to be honest. So having to do a lot of planning is a bit of a challenge for me. Fitting in the classes, working out, getting lunches ready the morning. prepping food for the day, having a dinner prepared (or at least planned) and getting the kids to school can be a real challenge. Welcome to Motherhood! I am envious of the families that can afford to have a stay at home parent!
It requires me to be organized. That is not exactly in my nature. I guess that is a good thing and maybe it will become a habit. That is my hope. I have to plan for dinner the night before I have to make the lunches I have to get all of my food prepped and have everything ready to go to make my shake in the morning before I go to class. Yikes. This is a real challenge for me! I see the prize down the road so I am committed to making it happen.
BARRE CLASS
Friday I took my first Barre class. I went into the first class thinking this would be a little bit of a recovery from the HIIT & Bootcamp classes. BOY WAS I WRONG! It was all about strength, flexibility and core. We started with squats for a LONG PERIOD OF TIME. It felt like forever. My legs burned like I don't think they ever have before.
OK - I have long legs, I am not flexible. Once again I WAS PATHETIC. We did some stretching exercises where I had a partner. You sit with your feet together, legs straight and hold hands to pull on each other and stretch your legs. HAH! What a riot. Just sitting in that position was a challenge for me. FORGET STRETCHING. The poor woman I was paired with had her arms stretched beyond her feet, because I couldn't even get close to my feet!
This was kind of the theory but without the bands. We were holding hands. All I can say to my partner is I AM SORRY.
All these people on the floor looking like dancers and gymnasts. And then there is me!
Ok - I know how important this is and as awful as it was. I actually liked it. How weird is that?
BECOME AWARE.
After picking up the kids from school, we come home and they need a snack. They both eat lunch fairly early. So when they get home they are hungry. In the past I would snack with them. But my snacks were certainly not good for my body or my brain! Chips were my go to. Crunch, salty, yum!!!! The activity of having to write down what I am going to eat made me stop, think and make a better choice.
BARRE CLASS
Friday I took my first Barre class. I went into the first class thinking this would be a little bit of a recovery from the HIIT & Bootcamp classes. BOY WAS I WRONG! It was all about strength, flexibility and core. We started with squats for a LONG PERIOD OF TIME. It felt like forever. My legs burned like I don't think they ever have before.
OK - I have long legs, I am not flexible. Once again I WAS PATHETIC. We did some stretching exercises where I had a partner. You sit with your feet together, legs straight and hold hands to pull on each other and stretch your legs. HAH! What a riot. Just sitting in that position was a challenge for me. FORGET STRETCHING. The poor woman I was paired with had her arms stretched beyond her feet, because I couldn't even get close to my feet!
All these people on the floor looking like dancers and gymnasts. And then there is me!Ok - I know how important this is and as awful as it was. I actually liked it. How weird is that?
BECOME AWARE.
a·ware
əˈwer/
adjective
- having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact."most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing"
synonyms: conscious of, mindful of, informed about, acquainted with, familiar with,alive to, alert to;
- concerned and well-informed about a particular situation or development."unless everyone becomes more environmentally aware, catastrophe is inevitable"
Part of this journey is to become aware of my body, of my eating habits, of my emotions and of my physical activity. One of the things I discovered in the first week is that I absolutely have a "Bewitching Hour" !
After picking up the kids from school, we come home and they need a snack. They both eat lunch fairly early. So when they get home they are hungry. In the past I would snack with them. But my snacks were certainly not good for my body or my brain! Chips were my go to. Crunch, salty, yum!!!! The activity of having to write down what I am going to eat made me stop, think and make a better choice.
BE AWARE. Finding and knowing your triggers is one of the keys to your success. Instead I grabbed some protein and some veggies. I was satisfied very quickly and did not have that horrible - oh crap - what did I just eat feeling.
Be aware of your body, and of your cravings. When you find something like this you can plan for it. Have a good healthy snack ready for you when this happens. This will help you make good choices.
Week one is done - stay tuned for a wrap up post on that.
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