Planks and Sushi- balance people...it's about balance.

Well- the instructor from last night’s class must have read my blog and known I needed to bust out some planks.  We did 10 rounds of 30 second planks-  a few months ago that would have been “Easy Peasy” (as Lilah would say- that’s her new thing).  Last night though, it was rough!  Shaking, fingers digging into the mat, legs wobbling, sweat dripping, - rough.  And today my shoulders feel it!  Tonight I will stick to the challenge and do my Day 2: 20 second plank- I have a feeling I can rock that with no problem, lol!

So after the gym- 15 minutes of cardio on the elliptical, then class- I went home - and per usual, didn’t want to cook.  I had trail mix for dinner.  Fail.  Saturday is the day!  I will go to the farmer’s market and the grocery store, and there will be no more excuses.  Until then though, no promises.  Anyone have any favorite, healthy, no cook, dinner recipes? 

Tomorrow is my last day of work before maternity leave.  I am so excited.  I can’t wait to have a little time to catch up.  Catch up on sleep…. Catch up on laundry… Catch up on cleaning.  It’s been really hard getting up at 5:00 am and getting ready for work after a long night of waking up every 2 hours to pee, or just to lay there with my eyes open for 2 hours – because why not.  So it’ll be nice to have a little flexibility and sleep in a little when I have a rough night.  And my little bug starts preschool, and ballet, and swim lessons, and I get to be home to take her to all these things!  I am more excited than she is!  I don’t see a whole lot of resting in the next 4 weeks- but I do hope to be productive.  Luckily I’ve gotten most of the baby prep done- all that’s left really is washing and assembling the co sleeper in our room, and washing the infant carrier. So I’m ready for ya, Ellie- but no rush, I’ve got lots going on the next few weeks- LoL!

I think that’s all for today- pretty uneventful yesterday… and Tonight I’m having sushi for dinner and probably not making it to the gym… so don’t expect much from me until Sunday or Monday when I’ve redeemed myself and have good things to discuss ;)

Have some self control.... No really, please do.

I’m still here…. I’ve been quiet because it’s been busy around here.  We are in the last week of school for the year and I am on my last week of work before maternity leave- so things have been hectic! 

Saturday was a success!  I dropped my car of at Big O for my oil change- and went for a walk (with slight jogging spurts).  Decided to dust off my Couch to 5k app…. Started from the beginning- Week 1… it’s been a LONG time since Week 1 was the best I could do {sad face}.  But- I did it. 

After that it was all party mode.  It was SO. Damn. HOT.  Gross.  I am so sorry everyone, and thank you for bringing your littles anyway- Lilah had so so so much fun, so to me, it was worth all the sweat.  She told me on the way home “Mom, I had so much fun at my birthday”- music to my ears.

Sunday was a rest day- got my steps in though- running errands, shopping, chores, etc. 

Monday was UJam- have I mentioned yet that I love it?  I do.  It’s fun, and upbeat, and I can modify to make sure I’m no over doing it.  I did a quick mile on the Elliptical before class for a little extra.  Not sure what my calorie burn has been because my fitbit is hanging on by a thread, and my new one isn’t due to be here until Friday… How will I ever survive!?

Last night was Charlie’s class.  I took Andrew with me this week.  Thought it would be good for him since he does most of her walks at home.  He did really well with her!  And she actually did really well too- she doesn’t do so well for me- I’m sure it’s because I have ZERO patience and she can sense my fuming frustration!  Ha!

Tonight is that “strength training class that has no name” that I tried last week.  I am looking forward to it!  Hoping to get to the gym a little early and do some cardio before class.

Now- on the other side of things…. Nutrition.  Terrible.  Plain and simple!  LoL.  I had fast food again… ugh.  And Candy- I keep eating candy.  A piece here, and piece there, but it all adds up! I don't know why it's been so hard for me to use self control!  I've done it in the past like a champ, lately though- I can't find it anywhere! I’m hoping once I am on maternity leave I can curb the mindless snacking.  I honestly think I will be pretty busy and on the go so that should help.  And I never got to the grocery shopping last weekend- so my healthy options are very limited in the house right now… and have I mentioned how HOT it is, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner!!  It’s miserable.  My back hurts, my feet are swollen and it’s a bazillion degrees, who wants to stand in the kitchen like that and cook? I see lots of salads in our future.  So that is a goal for next week- clean up the eating.  I have to, you know what they say- you can’t out exercise a bad diet….

Gah- and the plank challenge- I keep forgetting!  I vow to start TONIGHT.  Anyone else?  I could use some accountability!

Fri*YAY* and Planks

Oh Glorious Friday!  This has been a long “short” week!  Am I the only one who felt like it dragged?

Made it to the gym last night, go me!  Sweated through 40 minutes of Ujam, and went home.  I’ll be honest I was SORE from Wednesday night's class- and it took all I had to even get my butt to the gym last night.  And let’s not even talk about the swollen Flinstone feet I’m dealing with.

Speaking of Wednesday- I planked in class… I haven’t planked in over 8 weeks I’d say.  And at that point, even pregnant, I could hold a solid 60 second plank like a champ.  Wednesday I was shaking at 25 seconds.  That’s disappointing!  So, it’s on my list of things to work on.  Maybe I’ll do one of those 30-day plank challenges.  Has anyone done one?  Did you get stronger? Here is the one I am going to follow- join me!

Tonight I won’t make it to the gym- I have errands to run for the party tomorrow, and Andrew has baseball.  So I think I Lil Red and I will walk Charlie (our puppy…) to the game. At least I’ll get my steps in that way. 

I have an appointment to get my oil changed at 8:00 am tomorrow morning- a few blocks from the gym- so my plan is to drop off the car- walk to the gym- work out- walk back to get the car.  Then I can have it all done and out of the way before 10:00 am- and I won’t waste an hour just sitting in the Lobby at Big O- being tempted by Donuts.  They always have donuts!  Jerks.  Kidding.  I love them, and 100% recommend them.  They are family owned by a great local family, they always take great care of us- honest and quick, and it’s one of very few places my husband approves of.  If you know him, you know that means a lot!

Anyhow, enough about that.  Not sure what is on the agenda for Sunday- I usually try to get my steps in by shopping.  Don’t judge me. I wanted to go to the Galleria last weekend and we didn’t make it- so maybe I can talk the husband into going Sunday- guaranteed to make your step goal at the Galleria.

So that’s that- 2^nd week down… Still have some places to improve- but I’m doing better than I was!  Stay cool this weekend, and get your sweat on!