I'm writing this at 9pm right before I do my workout for today. I hate, no loathe, working out at night...but sometimes there is nothing I can do about it!
This weekend went pretty good, all things considered. We went to the State Fair on Friday ($1 admission, awesome!) and I left without getting a funnel cake. I didn't think that was possible, and I was really happy I didn't give in! Saturday I did the 30 day shred and I thought I was gonna die. Then I hopped on the elliptical for 30 minutes on an aerobic level that I hadn't done before and that nearly finished me off. The whole time I was holding on for dear life thinking "I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die!" Actually, I started thinking about when I was in labor with Evelynne and Emmett. I think that their labors were EASIER than that workout. Sounds rediculous? Think again! In labor, my whole focus is on relaxing...every time a contraction would come, I would literally go limp. I laid in a tub, got back rubs, watched movies...it was wonderful compared to Saturday's workout when I was drenched in sweat, trying to keep breathing, and couldn't feel my legs! I think the biggest difference is the frame of mind. In labor, I had to empty my mind and just give in - let my body do it's thing while keeping my mind out of it. Saturday's workout required every ounce of brain power I had! I had to think about every minute of that workout to make it through.
Sunday I took a much needed break. Well, from exercising, anyway. I cooked Emmett a ton of baby food so I was in the kitchen all day. Not much of a break, but still a good use of time! I made a cake and tried a bunch of new recipes. I had one small piece (it was ok) and then gave the rest away.
Monday I didn't work out because John was out with the stomache flu and I was taking care of the kids. I made a dessert for FHE that we didn't have cause John was sick but I tried it anyway. It was delicious, but I still only had one piece. It's in the fridge but I haven't had any today.
This morning I weighed in at 230! I lost 3 pounds last week! I am so excited to see the weight come off. I know my progress is great - steady and slow-but it's still hard not to wish it would come off faster. I have been drinking plenty of water and I've noticed a huge difference in my skin. It's a lot more oily, but also has that "dewy" complexion look that looks so young and beautiful. I'm glad to see such a change just with eating better and drinking water.
I reached one of my goals of not finishing Evelynne's meals for 2 weeks (I used to do it all the time!) so I am supposed to get a pedicure. However, since John is still looking for work, I opted to buy a french manicure paint pen for my nails so I could give myself a manicure. They look great! I love when my nails look nice. It really helps me feel put together and polished. That's all for now. Tonight I'm doing the 30 day shred and another 20 minute work out video just to shake things up.
Talk to you later!
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