This week I started working on a road map for my journey. I thought my journey was just about getting exercise and eating healthfully. In the research I am doing I am finding that it is about so much more. My original longterm goal was to be healthy, but I need balance too. I need to find my sense of self. That has been my biggest frustration the past 3-4 years. Aftter becoming a mother of two I lost who I was. Why should I be identified strictly as one of my daughter's mom? It is fine in daycare, ballet class or school settings. Things that are about my children.
That is where I got off my course - when I let myself go completely to the three other people in my family. I am really having a struggle reclaiming myself.
Now, I need to tackle keeping myself accountable. Friday is going to be my reporting day. Tomorrow is my first day. I am optimistic. There are things I could do better, but also I put forth more effort than I have since this summer.
Onto my goals for the week.
1. I will strength train 2x this week.
2. I will drink 64 oz of water everyday.
3. I will have fun at the ballet recital.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
ROAD map
I didn't really set New Years Resolutions, but I want to get my act together. I have been combing through all sorts of information on whow to stick to your NYR. Earlier I posted my vision, goals, obstacles, etc. I haven't really looked at it since. I thought I would try a different format - a road map.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sleep
I have read a lot of studies saying how important sleep is for weightloss. Today, I had a realization of why that is. Although, I must admit my findings are not scientific, but make perfect sense to me. Last night I got 4 hours of sleep. I love nights where I can sleep 8. I feel really good after 8 hours of sleep.
Anyway, the lack of sleep affecting my healthy lifestyle negatively in these ways:
1. I slept through the time I had scheduled for myself to work out :(
2. I kept snacking all day on unhealthy snacks. My sleep deprived brain gave into my cravings for sweets and carbs.
I now understand the value of sleep on several different levels. Now to get my children to understand the value of sleep..
Anyway, the lack of sleep affecting my healthy lifestyle negatively in these ways:
1. I slept through the time I had scheduled for myself to work out :(
2. I kept snacking all day on unhealthy snacks. My sleep deprived brain gave into my cravings for sweets and carbs.
I now understand the value of sleep on several different levels. Now to get my children to understand the value of sleep..
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