12 weeks of running kids here and there. 12 weeks of getting us 4 girls out the door in time in the am (with 1 bathroom may I add!). 12 weeks of working 2, 3 or maybe 4 jobs. 12 weeks of needing to play the role of Mom and Dad. 12 weeks of us having 2 income at 1 time. 12 weeks of activities, holidays, family time, church, small groups, and beaches! Can't forget 12 weeks of unhappy kids, happy kids, stubborn kids, grateful kids, and of course kids that want to drive me batty!
Those last 12 weeks left me feeling tired, overwhelm, lazy and joyful! I am not going to lie, we ate out... A LOT! However, we did do A LOT of crock-pot meals. Eating out gave me JOY because this past few years have been rough on our family (because of choices we've made!) however it also left me feeling guilty! Not only did we eat out a lot but I skipped the gym A LOT!!! Also my personal training sessions. I forgot how hard it is to make time for yourself when you start working again. It's not just about me not having my husband around because each thing I attend has child care. There is no excuse not to go. But I did need my sleep more then working out on the weekends (right??!?). Also, I have to get kids to dance 2 days a week and working part time job in evening 2-3 days a week. So how was I to find time to work on myself? I can't leave them in the AM alone to go down to the gym and can't do the same at night after bedtime. Sure I have my DVD for my 21 Day Fix, but face it after getting my 3rd child down to bed (she has a bad bed time routine!) I was more likely to pass out with her or crash on the couch with chocolate and wine ;) Did I stop eating healthy, no. Well not completely. Did I have eat unhealthy, sure did! I have a sugar addiction (whole different blog!) and I am an emotional eater. I do great at work. Fail when I get home. I just didn't want to cook and listen to my kids fighting. I didn't want to spend time cooking/cleaning when I could be snuggling. Then add in the waiting time we had after school and in between our activities. I should had went to the gym but the kids you know are STARVING. So Starbucks, Gigi Cupcakes or Target it was! Could I had made better choices, OF COURSE! Do I feel guilty, OF COURSE! Now I remember how I got FAT (or overweight, you pick the term) when I was a full time working mom! Now I know how some other working parents feel out there. However, it's all excuses. There is NO reason why I should had gained 10-12 pounds these 12 weeks! Some of you will think, that's not a big deal. YES IT IS! I worked HARD to get that off (and spent MONEY!!) and was 3 pounds from my 2nd BIGGEST goal! Plus those 10-12 pounds turn into 20 pounds then 30 pounds, you get the picture. It's easy to get caught up in the everyday hustle and bustle. It's easy to say no to ourselves but not to others. It's easy to give up! However, it's easier to have meals planned out and I mean every meal from breakfast to snack to dinner so that you don't eat crappy food. It's easy to make a protein shake when you are in a hurry or need that late night snack! When the fridge is full and the pantry is empty, it's EASIER! FRESH is the way to go! It's easy to walk or run with your kids. Trust me I get it, it's the last thing you want to do but you will be surprise how much they may like doing it with you. (However they may complain too. Not hearing impaired like me? Then put on your headphones and go. They will catch up to you or run around them till they get annoyed) It gets easier when you say NO to others and YES to yourself. Get up early, do your chores then so at night you can relax with your family. It's all about TIME MANAGEMENT, PLANNING and PREPARING! Now that the move is over (but the unpacking is beginning) and we live closer to EVERYTHING we are involved in or do, enough is enough. I am taking back my life and getting back on track!! Holidays, so what! Winter Break, screw that! Don't let life stop YOU from getting up and getting started. Who's in? Who's willing to hold me accountable? I will do the same for you :) Enough is Enough.... Lauren Tips: Meal Planning: *Plan your all 3 of your meals and your 2 snacks for Monday to Sunday. *Write them down, make a list of what you need and shop on Sunday (or Saturday). *Follow your plan! Workouts: *Schedule it on your calendar it's just as important as Dance classes, Dr appt, date night, etc.. *Schedule 30 mins (more if you are awesome!) 3-4 times a week *Don't just schedule gym on your to-do list or calendar put down excatly what you are going to be doing as far as the work out goes! *Change up your workouts, don't just do the treadmill. Find a boot camp to attend some are free and some are $$$. However they can be so worth it! *Find someone to walk with you or workout with you. Having that person make it's easier to go! Life: *Say NO to others. You don't need to fill up your calendar (I am guilty of this!) *Allow yourself to be treated once in a while. *Treat yourself to a reward when you complete your week. It can be something like a new sport bra or a new book. Or a nap. *Stay POSITIVE!! Changes take time.
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