We had a warm, sunny, amazing week. Now we are wet, cold, and grey. Tomorrow is to be nicer, but then the rain is back.
I have added one little art class to my schedule, and I'm telling you, I feel stressed and overworked. I'm embarrassed by this because I know all kinds of people who work or take multiple classes while juggling the responsibilities of running a household. Having to get up early and go full tilt all day just two days a week is wearing me out! But, the puzzle is fitting in homework around "Mom!" "Mommy!" "I need! I Neeeeeeed!" I feel awful for sending my little one to day care during my class time. Now I am contemplating getting a babysitter so I can do homework.
Mother-guilt aside, I am enjoying taking this class. I love that it is mine. I like getting out of the house. I even appreciate getting up early to watch the sun rise and then go take on a full day. I especially love that this class forces me to create art. I regularly crave to make art any way I can, but I am a perfectionist at heart, so my fear of failure and imperfection outweighs my need to express myself. This class requires me to be creative whether it comes out perfect or not. I get good feedback and support from others. I get inspiration from seeing other students' work. And, I get the chance to just practice, practice, practice.
Oh, btw, I have lost 1.8 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Weights
I am currently wearing 4 lb weights on my ankles and 2 lb weights on my wrists. I wore them all day yesterday without ever feeling worn out. I even played batminton with my son for 2 hours without dragging (too much). Today is a new day, however. Today, I am moving in slow motion. It is as if the air is thicker, so I have to use more effort to move through it. This better yield some results. If nothing else, I'll be stronger, right?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Calories, Diets, and Exercise! Oh my!
I am geared up and ready to do the unthinkable....I plan to go on a diet. This is something I have never really done and always privately feared. Now, here I am, needing to lose five pounds, wanting to lose ten, unable to do either with my normal routine.
I've tried adding a little exercise to my routine. Although I knew that would probably add weight, I also expected to at least lose inches. I've gained weight and inches. Not the ideal result of working out.
Yesterday, I made plans to go all out - cut my food intake way back, maybe even fast a few days. But, I have two little ones to chase around, so I do need to eat enough to not pass out midchase. Also (and the real reason here) I was starting to freak out thinking about every calorie in every bite. The more I had to focus on how many bites NOT to take and calories NOT to ingest and how I should NOT eat, the more it was on my mind TO EAT. This method seems a little counterproductive to me.
Then my brilliant husband had the idea to make just a few key changes in my habits. So, I came up with these:
1. Leave a few bites on my plate at every meal.
This will, in effect, cut my caloric intake (as long as I don't pile too much on my plate in the first place).
2. Steer clear of all the cheese.
I eat a lot of cheese. Cheese toast, cheese tortillas, alfredo sauce, etc. etc. That's a lot of fat. I need to be choosing veggies and fruit instead.
3. Burn more calories by (a)working out a lot more each day - like an hour, (b)sitting on a yoga ball instead of a regular chair during the day, (c)wearing those wrist and ankle weight things all day around the house.
We'll see if this works. I hope to lose five pounds this month. So, I'll know if it's working by the end of the week.
I've tried adding a little exercise to my routine. Although I knew that would probably add weight, I also expected to at least lose inches. I've gained weight and inches. Not the ideal result of working out.
Yesterday, I made plans to go all out - cut my food intake way back, maybe even fast a few days. But, I have two little ones to chase around, so I do need to eat enough to not pass out midchase. Also (and the real reason here) I was starting to freak out thinking about every calorie in every bite. The more I had to focus on how many bites NOT to take and calories NOT to ingest and how I should NOT eat, the more it was on my mind TO EAT. This method seems a little counterproductive to me.
Then my brilliant husband had the idea to make just a few key changes in my habits. So, I came up with these:
1. Leave a few bites on my plate at every meal.
This will, in effect, cut my caloric intake (as long as I don't pile too much on my plate in the first place).
2. Steer clear of all the cheese.
I eat a lot of cheese. Cheese toast, cheese tortillas, alfredo sauce, etc. etc. That's a lot of fat. I need to be choosing veggies and fruit instead.
3. Burn more calories by (a)working out a lot more each day - like an hour, (b)sitting on a yoga ball instead of a regular chair during the day, (c)wearing those wrist and ankle weight things all day around the house.
We'll see if this works. I hope to lose five pounds this month. So, I'll know if it's working by the end of the week.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sunny Days
Ahhhhhhh, warm sunshine.
I am so happy about this weather that I want to run around in circles and giggle like a kid hopped up on sugar and cola. SO HAPPY!!
Yesterday, we ate lunch outside. I sat on the deck and read and did whatever else I could that had the word "OUTSIDE" in the text.
I am definitely heading to the beach today.
You know what is super-awesome about this warm, beautiful, sunny weather? It is supposed to be like this all week. YAY!
I am so happy about this weather that I want to run around in circles and giggle like a kid hopped up on sugar and cola. SO HAPPY!!
Yesterday, we ate lunch outside. I sat on the deck and read and did whatever else I could that had the word "OUTSIDE" in the text.
I am definitely heading to the beach today.
You know what is super-awesome about this warm, beautiful, sunny weather? It is supposed to be like this all week. YAY!
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