I tell myself every week I will get back on the workout/diet bandwagon. Well, the genius that I am. Jumped into the lake on Saturday off my friends swimming deck and smashed my leg into motor. (Don’t worry it was off) No cuts or bruises. Just sore. It’s funny, it’s the side of the calf that hurts. The same spot I hurt when I fell down the stairs at work last year.
I bought Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted wheat bread for my sandwiches this week. And it’s surprisingly good. Was a little concerned when I made my sandwich this morning at how dense it is. But it is surprisingly moist.
A friend recommended http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ vs. http://sparkpeople.com/
Myfitnesspal is supposed to be more interactive with your friends. Which is what I want. My friends are the best support system. But we are all busy and can’t keep up with each other the way we want to. (recent baby boom amongst my friends keeps them on their toes)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Guilt at the Grocery Store
Went grocery shopping last night. It's been awhile since I have been to Trader Joes so I went a little bit crazy. Combined with working late unexpectedly and I was hungry. At the regiester I thought it would be $200. Ended up being $180 but there is a lot of stuff I don't buy all the time. I also got snacks for work. Seems like a lot now but ultimately cheaper and better than the vending machine. Picked up trail mix for the first time. I have had it before but hadn't really thought of it as a work snack.
Why do I feel mega guilty when I buy lots of groceries? The food gets eaten. I rarely buy lunch at work/go out for lunch. And I buy lots of healthy snacks/options, so of course it's more expensive. Ugh!
I guess with the realization that I want to buy a house I am trying to take a realistic look at what I spend. Now if only I could feel this guilty about paying for a gym membership I barely use!
Why do I feel mega guilty when I buy lots of groceries? The food gets eaten. I rarely buy lunch at work/go out for lunch. And I buy lots of healthy snacks/options, so of course it's more expensive. Ugh!
I guess with the realization that I want to buy a house I am trying to take a realistic look at what I spend. Now if only I could feel this guilty about paying for a gym membership I barely use!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Time Management
How do so many bloggers keep up?
I have a job, a long commute, lots of overtime, a boyfriend I get to see a few days a week, a dog, a cat and a house to take care of. There are only so many hours in the day I can do stuff. I can’t even get to gym.
I really need to learn to get less sleep. Then maybe I could do half. Not all, because as we all know, that is impossible.
I have recently come up with a game plan to save money to buy a house in 1.5 to 2 yrs. I am hoping the market and low rates are still around. It’s a good realistic plan. Then this morning I woke up dreaming about going back to school. Ugh! I really want to do it but how?
Any ideas on how I can reduct the amount of sleep I need to be a functional adult and get everything done? I figure if I cant learn to live on like 4 hrs of sleep instead of the luxurious 7-8 I get per night. If I could seriously go to bed at 1 and be up by 5 I would have so much time for everything. Gym, school, house.
It would be fanatastic! Maybe I should try going to bed later and later and keep alarm for 5 am. Start with 1030 and making bed time later and later in 15 min increments.
How sad is it that I need to make this a part of my life?
Oh well, back to the grind of work.
I have a job, a long commute, lots of overtime, a boyfriend I get to see a few days a week, a dog, a cat and a house to take care of. There are only so many hours in the day I can do stuff. I can’t even get to gym.
I really need to learn to get less sleep. Then maybe I could do half. Not all, because as we all know, that is impossible.
I have recently come up with a game plan to save money to buy a house in 1.5 to 2 yrs. I am hoping the market and low rates are still around. It’s a good realistic plan. Then this morning I woke up dreaming about going back to school. Ugh! I really want to do it but how?
Any ideas on how I can reduct the amount of sleep I need to be a functional adult and get everything done? I figure if I cant learn to live on like 4 hrs of sleep instead of the luxurious 7-8 I get per night. If I could seriously go to bed at 1 and be up by 5 I would have so much time for everything. Gym, school, house.
It would be fanatastic! Maybe I should try going to bed later and later and keep alarm for 5 am. Start with 1030 and making bed time later and later in 15 min increments.
How sad is it that I need to make this a part of my life?
Oh well, back to the grind of work.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Protein
I haven't been getting enough protein lately and by late afternoon I feel it. Cooking up some hard cooked eggs for snack tomorrow, I hope that helps. The fruit and veggies I have been eating this week just aren't enough to give me energy for the gym. And I need to keep the promise I made to myself. "make time for me aka male time for gym"
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