I'm feeling... not overwhelmed. Not exactly. Just behind. Like I can't catch up. It doesn't matter how many things I cross off of my to-do list, I am still behind. The list is growing faster than I can keep up.
The first week of school went okay, but I wish that I had worked harder this weekend to make this week better. I should have... I don't know. There were moments here and there when I could have fit more work in. I watched 2 episodes of American Pickers this weekend. At the time, I really just wanted to rest. But now I wish I had more things done.
I also ate too much this weekend. My meals were too big. I didn't stop when I was full, and I am feeling yucky right now. I'm glad that tomorrow is Monday - hopefully I can get into a comfortable routine this week.
I realized this afternoon that I might have to miss my water aerobics class this Thursdays. BOO! We have a parent ice cream social from 6-6:45 and that probably means that I will be at school until 7:30. Class starts at 7 and it's across town. I repeat: BOO! I don't want to miss! AND as I was doing dishes tonight, I realized that when I go to class next Tuesday, it will be the first class of the month, which means time to pay again. I may not have $29 on Tuesday.
This is going to be tricky.
It's time for bed, and getting a good nights sleep is probably the best thing I can do for myself at this point. But I sure wish I could get some work done.
Ugh.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Water Aerobics... So Far
I signed on to blog, FINALLY, because I want to put into actually words all of the thoughts in my head I've had about water aerobics so far, but I want to catch up on reading blogs too! I'm WAY behind!
So I'll get to the point so I can go read a few blogs before Brett and I go use some of my flex points on an amazing new pizza place we found last week.
First thought: I am SOOOOO glad that my sister Laura is doing it with me. Water aerobics is fun, and it's hilarious when I am trying to get my body to do something and it is floating around all over the place. I am so happy that Laura is there to laugh with me. If it were only strangers with me, I would be quietly stifling my giggles while I balance on the barbells, but with Laura, I can say the funny things out loud as they happen, such as "Oh no! I'm floating into the lap swimmers!"
Second thought: It really is a workout. I knew that it would be, but I didn't know what it would feel like. I'm not sore like I am when I do other workouts sometimes, such as the Wii 30 day challenge or whatever. At first, I was a little disappointed because in the past, a successful workout always meant pain afterwards. But water aerobics is the workout minus the pain. I feel that my abs have had a workout when we leave the pool, and my arms and thighs too, but it doesn't hurt me when I get out of the water. Normally, any type of arm workout is going to hurt my shoulders. I have had shoulder pain for years. But so far, so good.
Third thought: I LOVE that they give us different instructors. I got the 411 from a lady as we waited for class to begin this past Thursday. It sounds like normally, we have a certain teacher on Tuesday night and a certain teacher on Thursday night. Our Tuesday night teacher is... I can't remember what the lady said. Out sick? Extended vacation? Something like that. But I haven't met her yet. Our Thursday night teacher was on vacation last week, but taught both of our classes this week and I like her a lot. In the four classes that I have had so far, I've had 3 different teachers, and it's really cool to see the differences from person to person.
Fourth thought: I like all of it, but the barbells are the fun part. You have to work pretty hard to keep them under water, and sometimes we get to curl them under our knees and float on them that way. They're fun. Mostly because they are always trying to get away from you.
Fifth thought: I have no idea why I am numbering my thoughts this post. Weird.
Lastly: I am so happy that I am doing this. I have always been interested in water aerobics. It is exactly what I hoped it would be. A good workout that I can actually do. I can't believe that I am working out for an HOUR twice a week. Me. My million pound self. I can't think of anything else I would be able to do for an hour. Walk, maybe. But not very fast and my legs would hurt after. Finding a class that is only two nights a week and $29 per month is great. If it were more times per week, Brett would probably veto it. As it is, this class has completely transformed our week. We already had church and dinner with my parents on Wednesday nights. That means that Monday night is the only night that he and I sit down and have dinner together during the week. I eat a small meal before class because I want energy for class, and because I don't get home until 8:30 at the earlist. That also means he has to not only eat by himself but make his own meals twice a week. He is a great cook and totally capable of making his own meals, it's just not how our weeks usually work. And if the class cost anymore, it would be a stretch. I already spend $20 per month on WW online. I am now spending a total of $49 per month on my journal to healthy living. Some months that will be a huge sacrifice. I am thankful that Brett agrees with me that it is worth it.
So there are my thoughts thus far on water aerobics. It is a big part of one of many things that God is doing in my life right now. I'm off to spend the day with my hubby =-)
So I'll get to the point so I can go read a few blogs before Brett and I go use some of my flex points on an amazing new pizza place we found last week.
First thought: I am SOOOOO glad that my sister Laura is doing it with me. Water aerobics is fun, and it's hilarious when I am trying to get my body to do something and it is floating around all over the place. I am so happy that Laura is there to laugh with me. If it were only strangers with me, I would be quietly stifling my giggles while I balance on the barbells, but with Laura, I can say the funny things out loud as they happen, such as "Oh no! I'm floating into the lap swimmers!"
Second thought: It really is a workout. I knew that it would be, but I didn't know what it would feel like. I'm not sore like I am when I do other workouts sometimes, such as the Wii 30 day challenge or whatever. At first, I was a little disappointed because in the past, a successful workout always meant pain afterwards. But water aerobics is the workout minus the pain. I feel that my abs have had a workout when we leave the pool, and my arms and thighs too, but it doesn't hurt me when I get out of the water. Normally, any type of arm workout is going to hurt my shoulders. I have had shoulder pain for years. But so far, so good.
Third thought: I LOVE that they give us different instructors. I got the 411 from a lady as we waited for class to begin this past Thursday. It sounds like normally, we have a certain teacher on Tuesday night and a certain teacher on Thursday night. Our Tuesday night teacher is... I can't remember what the lady said. Out sick? Extended vacation? Something like that. But I haven't met her yet. Our Thursday night teacher was on vacation last week, but taught both of our classes this week and I like her a lot. In the four classes that I have had so far, I've had 3 different teachers, and it's really cool to see the differences from person to person.
Fourth thought: I like all of it, but the barbells are the fun part. You have to work pretty hard to keep them under water, and sometimes we get to curl them under our knees and float on them that way. They're fun. Mostly because they are always trying to get away from you.
Fifth thought: I have no idea why I am numbering my thoughts this post. Weird.
Lastly: I am so happy that I am doing this. I have always been interested in water aerobics. It is exactly what I hoped it would be. A good workout that I can actually do. I can't believe that I am working out for an HOUR twice a week. Me. My million pound self. I can't think of anything else I would be able to do for an hour. Walk, maybe. But not very fast and my legs would hurt after. Finding a class that is only two nights a week and $29 per month is great. If it were more times per week, Brett would probably veto it. As it is, this class has completely transformed our week. We already had church and dinner with my parents on Wednesday nights. That means that Monday night is the only night that he and I sit down and have dinner together during the week. I eat a small meal before class because I want energy for class, and because I don't get home until 8:30 at the earlist. That also means he has to not only eat by himself but make his own meals twice a week. He is a great cook and totally capable of making his own meals, it's just not how our weeks usually work. And if the class cost anymore, it would be a stretch. I already spend $20 per month on WW online. I am now spending a total of $49 per month on my journal to healthy living. Some months that will be a huge sacrifice. I am thankful that Brett agrees with me that it is worth it.
So there are my thoughts thus far on water aerobics. It is a big part of one of many things that God is doing in my life right now. I'm off to spend the day with my hubby =-)
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Week Three - It was a Doozie
This week. Wow. It started out hard, got a little depressing, and is ending with a busy weekend. But I felt better yesterday than I had in days. Literally. Since Monday.
Recently, I resolved to make some changes in my life. I struggle with laziness. I have never been proud of it, but I have a tendency to want to do something positive, and then for whatever reason, be it fear of the unknown, lack of energy or know-how, or getting lost in the busy-ness of life, that positive thing just never happens. I feel like if I wanted it bad enough, I would just do it, but I don't, therefore - lazy. But a few weeks ago, another girl I know was describing her similar situation, but instead of using the word lazy, she said insincere. She would want to change, and then not change, so in her mind, her want was insincere.
Ouch.
Am I not sincere when I say that I don't like being overweight? That I want to be healthier? Am I not sincere when I say that I want to spend more time with God? Read the word, memorize scripture, pray continually. Am I not sincere when I say that I want a strong marriage? (That one hurt a lot.) I hate being lazy, but can I live with being insincere?
That, along with probably 100 other things coming into place, have pushed me into making some changes in my life (as you know, if you're a follower). I've mentioned here that I am back on Weight Watchers, but I am also reading my Bible more, I've made a goal and am taking steps to be more organized at work this year, and I'm getting on top of things in my position as the director of a class at church.
Overall, what I am trying to do is grow. Ever heard of growing pains? Well this week I had 'em! Honestly, I felt like I was under attack. I was struggling with my attitude at work, in ways that I never have before at this job. Brett and I had a long serious talk that was good, but costly, and a few things probably could have been said in a more gentle way. I felt vulnerable, like rubbed raw, from that conversation for most of the week. And then yesterday, donut day was a bummer. I didn't eat a donut but I wanted to. I wanted it in a really annoying way. I made it through the day, which was the end of my Weight Watcher week, and am happy to say that I had a good loss this morning, but I'm just so glad the week is over.
Next week is the first week of school. This morning we had a leadership meeting at church from 8:30-12. Then I went to my favorite 1 year old's birthday party. She actually turns 1 tomorrow. I am SO happy I made it to the party. She is a DOLL! She has the happiest smile... the kind that is infectious and fills you with joy. And the party, which was strawberry themed, was adorable. So stinkin' cute. Jennifer rocked it.
I ran a couple errands after the party, one of them being to go and buy The Hunger Games so the girls in my Sunday School class can come over and watch it tomorrow night. I'm PUMPED about that! I should be finishing my grocery list, but I think that instead I am going to snuggle up to Brett who I can hear in our bedroom gently snoring. Sometimes that is the most relaxing sound.
I have some work to do before Monday as well. Pray for me this week. First week of school can be tricky. I don't feel ready, but hopefully I will get a lot done between church and the movie tomorrow. That's my plan!
Oh! And by the way, water aerobics was great! I will fill you in this week =-)
Recently, I resolved to make some changes in my life. I struggle with laziness. I have never been proud of it, but I have a tendency to want to do something positive, and then for whatever reason, be it fear of the unknown, lack of energy or know-how, or getting lost in the busy-ness of life, that positive thing just never happens. I feel like if I wanted it bad enough, I would just do it, but I don't, therefore - lazy. But a few weeks ago, another girl I know was describing her similar situation, but instead of using the word lazy, she said insincere. She would want to change, and then not change, so in her mind, her want was insincere.
Ouch.
Am I not sincere when I say that I don't like being overweight? That I want to be healthier? Am I not sincere when I say that I want to spend more time with God? Read the word, memorize scripture, pray continually. Am I not sincere when I say that I want a strong marriage? (That one hurt a lot.) I hate being lazy, but can I live with being insincere?
That, along with probably 100 other things coming into place, have pushed me into making some changes in my life (as you know, if you're a follower). I've mentioned here that I am back on Weight Watchers, but I am also reading my Bible more, I've made a goal and am taking steps to be more organized at work this year, and I'm getting on top of things in my position as the director of a class at church.
Overall, what I am trying to do is grow. Ever heard of growing pains? Well this week I had 'em! Honestly, I felt like I was under attack. I was struggling with my attitude at work, in ways that I never have before at this job. Brett and I had a long serious talk that was good, but costly, and a few things probably could have been said in a more gentle way. I felt vulnerable, like rubbed raw, from that conversation for most of the week. And then yesterday, donut day was a bummer. I didn't eat a donut but I wanted to. I wanted it in a really annoying way. I made it through the day, which was the end of my Weight Watcher week, and am happy to say that I had a good loss this morning, but I'm just so glad the week is over.
Next week is the first week of school. This morning we had a leadership meeting at church from 8:30-12. Then I went to my favorite 1 year old's birthday party. She actually turns 1 tomorrow. I am SO happy I made it to the party. She is a DOLL! She has the happiest smile... the kind that is infectious and fills you with joy. And the party, which was strawberry themed, was adorable. So stinkin' cute. Jennifer rocked it.
I ran a couple errands after the party, one of them being to go and buy The Hunger Games so the girls in my Sunday School class can come over and watch it tomorrow night. I'm PUMPED about that! I should be finishing my grocery list, but I think that instead I am going to snuggle up to Brett who I can hear in our bedroom gently snoring. Sometimes that is the most relaxing sound.
I have some work to do before Monday as well. Pray for me this week. First week of school can be tricky. I don't feel ready, but hopefully I will get a lot done between church and the movie tomorrow. That's my plan!
Oh! And by the way, water aerobics was great! I will fill you in this week =-)
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Fantasia, This Ain't
So. I bought a swimsuit tonight. I kind of look like the hippo from Fantasia. Only less cute.
But I HOPE it will be worth it. This Tuesday, I am going to my first ever water aerobics class.
I have always been interested in water aerobics because it just seems so much more doable than walking 5 miles. Well last week, I heard two girls talking as they left work about heading to a water aerobics class. (One of them was the same girl who told me about the Zumba class.) This class is close to the school, at 7:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, only $29 a month, and you can try it out for free.
I HOPE I LIKE IT!
My sister Laura is coming with me again. And one of the girls from work goes every time, so she will be there too. I'm nervous, but kind of excited too. It's at the local community college and I don't know my way around the campus, but surely there are signs for the pool.
I'll let you know how it goes!
Week Two
I wish I had blogged more this week. I think it helped me the first week back on WW to record my thoughts as I encountered old challenges. But in the end, it was a good week. The Weight Watchers site isn't working at the moment, so I'm not sure how much my loss was, but I'm sure that the number on the scale this morning was lower than last week's weigh in. I think by two pounds. Thank you, Lord!
I started the week off well. I was prepared with lots of zero point fruit available. Today I want to get more veggies. But my meals went well. Brett is being really understanding with our dinners. More than once, we have eaten separate meals, and that has been a huge help. I used some flex points last Saturday when we went to our favorite restaurant with Brett's mom, but that was my only time to use flex points this week. Including last night, when we went to the SAME restaurant to celebrate something. And I am THRILLED to say that I have found a fairly healthy, delicious option at this restaurant! I ordered the grilled tilapia fish tacos, and they were a winner. I ate one and it was plenty. I don't know why this didn't occur to me yesterday, but next time I will see if there are veggies I can substitute for the rice and beans. Last night I ate 3 bites of rice and left the rest alone. I also only ate 2 chips. But I still enjoyed myself. It was a nice night.
And, you may or may not be wondering how donut day went yesterday... very well! My co-worker is back from vacation so I am not alone in the office, and I'm getting lunch breaks again, so the donuts weren't too bad of a challenge. The gorgeous homemade cupcake that a mom who is a caterer brought to me sure looked good, but wasn't really a temptation. I knew I wouldn't eat it. The dang cookies that Corner Bakery brought us threatened to be a temptation because of their misleading small size and indisputable tastiness - but I just tried not to look at them and made it out the door without tasting one.
This coming week is our last week of summer. School starts on August 20. The next 2 weeks are going to be big. Busy and probably stressful here and there. I am going to work a little this weekend to try and make it simpler. Get some things organized. This past Thursday was so stressful I can't even tell you about it. But I can take care of a few things today that will prevent Thursday from ever happening again.
That last sentence makes me think of Despicable Me. Like I am going to try and steal Thursday. Not what I meant, but the minions still cheered when I typed it =-)
Hope everyone has a good weekend. Mine has already started off well and it's going to be a good day.
Peace out players =-)
I started the week off well. I was prepared with lots of zero point fruit available. Today I want to get more veggies. But my meals went well. Brett is being really understanding with our dinners. More than once, we have eaten separate meals, and that has been a huge help. I used some flex points last Saturday when we went to our favorite restaurant with Brett's mom, but that was my only time to use flex points this week. Including last night, when we went to the SAME restaurant to celebrate something. And I am THRILLED to say that I have found a fairly healthy, delicious option at this restaurant! I ordered the grilled tilapia fish tacos, and they were a winner. I ate one and it was plenty. I don't know why this didn't occur to me yesterday, but next time I will see if there are veggies I can substitute for the rice and beans. Last night I ate 3 bites of rice and left the rest alone. I also only ate 2 chips. But I still enjoyed myself. It was a nice night.
And, you may or may not be wondering how donut day went yesterday... very well! My co-worker is back from vacation so I am not alone in the office, and I'm getting lunch breaks again, so the donuts weren't too bad of a challenge. The gorgeous homemade cupcake that a mom who is a caterer brought to me sure looked good, but wasn't really a temptation. I knew I wouldn't eat it. The dang cookies that Corner Bakery brought us threatened to be a temptation because of their misleading small size and indisputable tastiness - but I just tried not to look at them and made it out the door without tasting one.
This coming week is our last week of summer. School starts on August 20. The next 2 weeks are going to be big. Busy and probably stressful here and there. I am going to work a little this weekend to try and make it simpler. Get some things organized. This past Thursday was so stressful I can't even tell you about it. But I can take care of a few things today that will prevent Thursday from ever happening again.
That last sentence makes me think of Despicable Me. Like I am going to try and steal Thursday. Not what I meant, but the minions still cheered when I typed it =-)
Hope everyone has a good weekend. Mine has already started off well and it's going to be a good day.
Peace out players =-)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Survey Says...
I made it through the week. Can you hear my sigh of relief? Yesterday was the most challenging day. Thursday was probably the day that I felt the hungriest, but I had lots of 0, 1 and 2 point foods around to help me with that.
But yesterday was donut day. Have I mentioned donut day before? I probably have considering the number of times it has tormented me for 9 hours.
We don't serve hot breakfasts at the school where I work, but there is always 50 cent cereal available for kids who didn't get a chance to eat at home. Cereal every day except Friday. Which is donut day.
Oh donut day. You saucy little minx.
I either look forward to it or dread it, depending on where my mind is on the health wave. Yesterday, donut day didn't really occur to me until I was driving to school, at which point I immediately reached into my lunch bag and started eating my cherries. I did NOT want to show up hungry. And the donuts weren't too loud during the morning. But then lunch came.
It was a weird week at school because my partner-in-crime co-worker Michelle was out of town. Normally, one person opens the school at 6:30, Michelle gets there at 7:30 and works until 4:30 and I get there at 9 and work until we close at 6:00. The owner is one of the busiest moms I know, so she had appointments and errands that couldn't be put off this week, so she worked every day from 6:30-11 and then left. All except for the one day that she had to be somewhere all day so I worked 6:30-6. Her plan was for me to open and close that one day, which was Tuesday, and then come in at 11 every other day to make up for the long day and also because I wouldn't be getting a lunch break because without her or Michelle there, there isn't anyone to give me a lunch break.
Well there is NOOOOO way that I can get a days work in coming in at 11:00. From 3:30-6:00 I am glued to the counter greeting and helping parents as they pick up their kids. That means I would only have 4.5 hours to actually work, and that just doesn't fly. So Monday I worked 9-6 with no break, Tuesday I worked 6:30-6 with no break, Wednesday I worked 10-6 with no break, Thursday I worked 11-6 with no break (I wasn't feeling great so I thought I'd give the short day a try... stresser!) and yesterday I worked 9:30-6 with no break.
The no break thing was a bit of a downer, but it meant that every morning I got to pack a lunch bag and I knew at breakfast time everything that I would eat that day. That was really helpful. When Michelle is back, I will start coming home for lunch again, but I will absolutely pack snacks for the work day like I did this week. Not doing so is just asking for trouble.
So. Back to yesterday. Donut day. Well, I brought soup for lunch. There was one other day this week that I brought something that needed heating up and I just ran to the kitchen when the cook came to the office to eat her lunch. She has worked at the school for over a decade so she can answer the phone and handle anything in the office that comes up in a two minute period. I thought I would do the same with my soup yesterday. But yesterday went crazy. This post is already long, so I won't tell you all of the things that were crazy about work yesterday, but the cook didn't get a break. She ate while she was working in the kitchen. And I ate all of my fruit, but then I was left alone in the office, wishing my soup were hot in a bowl and not cold in a can, and with a donut on the counter.
I'll get to the point. I ate the donut. My soup would have been 5 points, and I counted the donut as 10. It meant that I used every point yesterday, and for the first time that week, ate something I hadn't intended to, but it felt like my only option. And thankfully, I made the decision to eat the darn thing before spending hours debating it in my mind and getting more and more hungry to the point that the donut wouldn't have felt like enough.
So that was my week. I just weighed in and am happy to say that I am down 5 pounds. The first week of Weight Watchers is always like that. Thank goodness! It really helps you get ready to face week 2, which I am off to do right now. My sister has some WW pumpkin spice muffins waiting for me at my mom's house, 3 points each, nice! And Brett's mom wants to go to lunch. I need to look up what the points are for my new meal of choice at Chipotle. My favorite! Yumm!
Keep rockin' people!
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