Wow! It's been awhile! A lot has happened in my life, I'll try to keep it short and sweet!
The end of week 4 had 'Grandma' in town! (My partner's mom) Friday night was dinner with my partners aunt and mom. Saturday was the Hungarian Tea and Bazaar Lunch. Both of my moms came with me, it was the first time they had been at an event together. It went very well! On Saturday night was the Taboo Sex Show. My best friend joined us while Grandma and Aunt babysat. It was nice to be out for a couple of hours with the girls! Sunday we went to the new mall and Monday was another mall. Although I didn't go to the gym, all the walking counted for something!
Week 5 was a major lack of the gym and lots of late nights. (Note: Fitmom was canceled as the instructor was sick.) There was a District Girl Guide Camp on the weekend, and that meant lots of prep, packing and organizing - hence the late nights, as I get most of my 'stuff' done while the baby sleeps. In addition to not going to the gym, and the lack of sleep, I wasn't eating.... much of anything.
So far week 6 isn't any better. Our water cooler ran out of water right before camp. Which was ok, because we weren't home all weekend. However, on Sunday night 2 stores were out of the type of water I enjoy. So I went without my usual amounts of water for 2 more days, as I didn't drink enough at camp either. :( Monday morning the baby and I drove his dad to the airport. He has a new job that takes him 2 hours north of Fort Mac. It was nice to see him play with the baby, and for us to be amicable enough to enjoy some 'family' time. I hadn't made it to the gym all week and to top it off, the baby and I slept till 11:15 on Tuesday, so another Fitmom was missed.
It seems that I have 'fallen off the wagon' and my 'Body for Life' has turned into 'Starve and Stress.' I know already, by what I have planned for Friday and Saturday, that I might not make it to the gym and will probably not be eating healthy either. Although, since getting the H1N1 shot on Wednesday, my arm has been quite sore and I am very sleepy. (Perhaps making up for the lack of sleep from this and last week!) I am very proud, however, of not letting my internal stress overflow and have kept my emotions and outward stress under control.
On Sunday, I would like to go to Hungarian Dance as I have missed the last 2 weeks. Plus, it is the halfway mark for my 12 week program already!
I vow that the second half will be more successful than the first.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Start of Week 4
Well here I am, week 4 of 12.
Monday was another quick trip to Banff, in which I did pack healthy snacks for, but not enough and no breakfast. :( However, most of my food was good for the day. We went to the gym and I did my lower weights. While we were there, a staff member needed a shoulder to lean on. It was a honour that we could be there and provide that. It's amazing that a baby's smile can lift the lowest spirits!
Tuesday saw another visit from our out of town friend! This time was much healthier as all the candy is gone... All the meals and snacks were healthy and we supported her in her diet. All the laundry got finished, but I did not attend Fitmom. The 10am start time is really tough to wake myself and the baby for, not to mention the 25 minute drive to get there. I really regret not going, and look forward to the last few classes.
Wednesday finally saw a joining of healthy eating and exercise! Yeah! We all went to the gym before a planning meeting for an upcoming Guide camp. I packed healthy snacks for the meeting, and allowed myself to have a few cookies, knowing that the rest of the day was full of good food. While the baby was with his dad, the day took a quick, serious downturn. I basically had a meltdown as my partner and I had different views on some subjects, and I gave up. I don't remember most of it, but she got pretty scared. I snapped out of it, and enjoyed a wonderfully calming, relaxing bath while she read part of a book aloud to me. It was just what I needed, and as I was finishing the bath, the doorbell rang and my son was home. Talk about perfect timing! The rest of the night was good.
Usually Thursdays is Birth and Babies day, but this week (and last week) nothing was really planned. Since I wanted to go for a walk, we went to the new mall just outside of the city. We hadn't been there yet and it was a nice walk as it's a big mall. It was heartwarming to see that she not only offered to carry the baby through most of our time at the mall, but their happy bond continues to grow. Our relationship, since the bath on Wednesday, had been much better and I feel that our little family will continue to grow stronger.
Monday was another quick trip to Banff, in which I did pack healthy snacks for, but not enough and no breakfast. :( However, most of my food was good for the day. We went to the gym and I did my lower weights. While we were there, a staff member needed a shoulder to lean on. It was a honour that we could be there and provide that. It's amazing that a baby's smile can lift the lowest spirits!
Tuesday saw another visit from our out of town friend! This time was much healthier as all the candy is gone... All the meals and snacks were healthy and we supported her in her diet. All the laundry got finished, but I did not attend Fitmom. The 10am start time is really tough to wake myself and the baby for, not to mention the 25 minute drive to get there. I really regret not going, and look forward to the last few classes.
Wednesday finally saw a joining of healthy eating and exercise! Yeah! We all went to the gym before a planning meeting for an upcoming Guide camp. I packed healthy snacks for the meeting, and allowed myself to have a few cookies, knowing that the rest of the day was full of good food. While the baby was with his dad, the day took a quick, serious downturn. I basically had a meltdown as my partner and I had different views on some subjects, and I gave up. I don't remember most of it, but she got pretty scared. I snapped out of it, and enjoyed a wonderfully calming, relaxing bath while she read part of a book aloud to me. It was just what I needed, and as I was finishing the bath, the doorbell rang and my son was home. Talk about perfect timing! The rest of the night was good.
Usually Thursdays is Birth and Babies day, but this week (and last week) nothing was really planned. Since I wanted to go for a walk, we went to the new mall just outside of the city. We hadn't been there yet and it was a nice walk as it's a big mall. It was heartwarming to see that she not only offered to carry the baby through most of our time at the mall, but their happy bond continues to grow. Our relationship, since the bath on Wednesday, had been much better and I feel that our little family will continue to grow stronger.
Third Week's End
Well Friday was a very trying day in some ways. Ethan was at his Dad's and I was home alone for part of it, which is usually very productive and a nice break. However, I accidentally split over 50 mls of pumped breast milk. I was very upset and was not in a good space at all. My mom was great in helping me feel better, but my productive time was out the window. Ethan was a dream the rest of the day, and my mom and dad came over that night and helped me out. Mom did dishes, while I cooked some healthy meals and dad took down all the halloween/thanksgiving decorations. When my partner came home, she didn't understand the whole split milk thing, and that started a whole other round of not so happy time. A very interesting day to say the least!
Saturday, I didn't eat well, but I did go to the gym! I did my upper weights. It was a friends birthday so we went bowling after going out for dinner. How nice it was to meet new people and enjoy a night out!
On Sunday, my mom came over again and we made lasagna! I ate healthy all day. Although I didn't go to Hungarian dance, my parents still took the baby. My partner and I ate fruit and veggies while watching a movie. It was awesome to spend quality time with her just relaxing.
So the end of my week wasn't as healthy as I would have liked it. Seems that I either work out or eat healthy, but not both in the same day. This will continue to be my challenge.
Saturday, I didn't eat well, but I did go to the gym! I did my upper weights. It was a friends birthday so we went bowling after going out for dinner. How nice it was to meet new people and enjoy a night out!
On Sunday, my mom came over again and we made lasagna! I ate healthy all day. Although I didn't go to Hungarian dance, my parents still took the baby. My partner and I ate fruit and veggies while watching a movie. It was awesome to spend quality time with her just relaxing.
So the end of my week wasn't as healthy as I would have liked it. Seems that I either work out or eat healthy, but not both in the same day. This will continue to be my challenge.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Week 3
Well, I can certainly say 2 things:
- this week had more setback than successes
- Halloween candy is not a good thing
Made a quick trip to Banff on Monday, packed healthy snacks for the car and didn't get any candy while in Banff! A friend stayed at my house Monday night, Tuesday and left Wednesday morning. During this time, the cheesecake is finally gone (!) along with most of the Halloween candy(?!).
I didn't go to the gym Monday, but ate ok. Tuesday I went to Fitmom, but ate crappy. Wednesday was just bad all around. Thursday, went for a walk, but didn't eat very good at all.
Here's hoping that Friday, Saturday and Sunday are MUCH better than the beginning of the week!
- this week had more setback than successes
- Halloween candy is not a good thing
Made a quick trip to Banff on Monday, packed healthy snacks for the car and didn't get any candy while in Banff! A friend stayed at my house Monday night, Tuesday and left Wednesday morning. During this time, the cheesecake is finally gone (!) along with most of the Halloween candy(?!).
I didn't go to the gym Monday, but ate ok. Tuesday I went to Fitmom, but ate crappy. Wednesday was just bad all around. Thursday, went for a walk, but didn't eat very good at all.
Here's hoping that Friday, Saturday and Sunday are MUCH better than the beginning of the week!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The End of Week 2
It's amazing how fast time goes by, I can't believe it's been over a week since I last updated my blog!
The District Halloween party went well. I ate healthy snacks and the girls had a blast! It was nice to see that we filled the girls plates with the fruit, veggies, and crackers and cheese first. After they ate that, we asked if anyone wanted the mini cupcakes and 'kitty litter' cake, which wasn't eaten as much since they were full on the healthy stuff!
Thursday my Birth and Babies group had a Costume get together. It was disappointing because the veggie tray I brought was one of the only healthy snacks available. Since we were there for 3 hours, I had little choice but to eat the other junk food... I can't live on veggies alone.... Hopefully our next get together will have more healthy choices! Also, we just chatted, which was good, but then I had to got to the gym and do my cardio to make up for the lack of group walk.
Friday was my free day. No working out and I could eat whatever I wanted. This was planed seeing as it was a Northam Ladies Night. (The ladies on my dad's side of the family get together every 4-6 weeks) It was a fun Dress Up night with tons of junk to eat! I wasn't worried, beacuse tomorrow I would be back on track.
I did it! Only 4 mini chocolate bars and 1 wagon wheel for the whole day! Happy Halloween!!! It was weird, I didn't have any kids come by the house for Trick or Treating. So no kids by 8pm... I went to the gym and did weights!
On Sunday I went to the Hungarian Church. The first Sunday of the month, the Scouts make Langos (fried bread) as a fundraiser. That coupled with left over chocolate made the day not good in the healthy food department. However, dinner was good and healthy, followed by Hungarian Dance. I didn't manage to stay for the whole 2 hours, but did stay for longer than last week. The really crappy thing is I got a huge blister on my left ankle! :(
Hopefully, the next week will continue to have more successes than setbacks!
The District Halloween party went well. I ate healthy snacks and the girls had a blast! It was nice to see that we filled the girls plates with the fruit, veggies, and crackers and cheese first. After they ate that, we asked if anyone wanted the mini cupcakes and 'kitty litter' cake, which wasn't eaten as much since they were full on the healthy stuff!
Thursday my Birth and Babies group had a Costume get together. It was disappointing because the veggie tray I brought was one of the only healthy snacks available. Since we were there for 3 hours, I had little choice but to eat the other junk food... I can't live on veggies alone.... Hopefully our next get together will have more healthy choices! Also, we just chatted, which was good, but then I had to got to the gym and do my cardio to make up for the lack of group walk.
Friday was my free day. No working out and I could eat whatever I wanted. This was planed seeing as it was a Northam Ladies Night. (The ladies on my dad's side of the family get together every 4-6 weeks) It was a fun Dress Up night with tons of junk to eat! I wasn't worried, beacuse tomorrow I would be back on track.
I did it! Only 4 mini chocolate bars and 1 wagon wheel for the whole day! Happy Halloween!!! It was weird, I didn't have any kids come by the house for Trick or Treating. So no kids by 8pm... I went to the gym and did weights!
On Sunday I went to the Hungarian Church. The first Sunday of the month, the Scouts make Langos (fried bread) as a fundraiser. That coupled with left over chocolate made the day not good in the healthy food department. However, dinner was good and healthy, followed by Hungarian Dance. I didn't manage to stay for the whole 2 hours, but did stay for longer than last week. The really crappy thing is I got a huge blister on my left ankle! :(
Hopefully, the next week will continue to have more successes than setbacks!
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