Working It Out

I'm starting to find my comfort zone with working out. I wasn't sure how I was going to fit it into my daily routine. It's tough with the three kids, their different schedules, B's school (which is about a 40 minute drive each way...that's 4 times a day on Tues/Thurs), and making sure I get to spend some much needed quality time with my husband every evening. But I'm starting to feel pretty confident that I can fit it in as long as I make it a priority...without having to wake up early (which is not an option at this point in my life when sleep is such a commodity). I'm also feeling stronger. I can tell that I'm making decent progress, especially with the push-ups and lunges...HUGE improvement! And I'm upping my weights for the strength training next week.

What I have NOT been able to figure out is how I'm supposed to walk every day. The weather has not been consistently cooperative and I don't have a treadmill. We have talked about purchasing one gently used but I really don't have the space for it. I'm not stressing about it yet. I feel like there is plenty of time and I can start to focus on that after the weather warms up a bit.

I have also been able to avoid the "forbidden" foods/drinks. I cut out all fast food on Monday (healthier fast food still okay, i.e. Subway) and I haven't even been tempted. My craving for chicken fried steak fell to the wayside so I never indulged. I am still eating a TON of sweets and higher fat foods, although I have started eating Lean Cuisines most days for lunch. Eating in front of the TV at night continues to be my biggest struggle.

The transition from white to wheat happens next Monday...which will probably be the most difficult yet, but it's gotta happen sometime!