First, I have a confession to make. I told my hubby I was going out to grocery shop, but really I am sitting here getting a much needed pedicure. I do not do pedicures often but labor day weekend is my special treat. My feet take such a beating from the summer miles and it feels so refreshing after being back on my feet so much more through out the day.
I have been kind of sad lately so my posts and writings have not been so frequent. So, how do I manage to get out of this funk??? Well,I could sit around and dwell on the things and time I wish I had but that seems pointless.
1st: After I say goodbye to my children I turn on my audiobooks or podcasts. A way to save money for me is to download post casts from ITunes. I have found myself attracted to Dr.Wayne Dyer. His tone of voice and his demeanor just makes you tune in. A few years ago my father gave us some copies of his books. My father must have known that at some point in my life I would be seeking more spiritually.
2nd: I increase the intensity of my training to decrease the time needed. My favorite run has been in the early morning and it takes me about 35 minutes to do. This is a big switch up my summer runs of my base being 6 miles.
Total Distance is 3.10 miles
1st mile is easy just getting the body moving
1-2 is intervals on the path
2-3 is sprinkled with 10 sets of 10 push ups or burpees
The last.10 is a sprint all out
It is a wonderful gift to see the sunrise and to get a run in before my children wake.
3rd: Simplify my meals. I just keep it simple and it is a time saver.
Breakfast/ Post work meal- Shakeology
Workout days:
1.5 hours after the Shakeology is 4 organic egg whites with Spinach and a dash of cayenne pepper with a 3/4 cups cooked steel cut oats made with cinnamon, placed cutely in my glass pampered chef bowl.
Snack - Apple with 2 tablespoons PB2 , workout days it is 15 almonds.
Lunch- Chicken Salad, sweet potato with cinnamon in my cute glass Pampered Chef bowl.
Snack- Serving of Greek yogurt (fruit on workout days)
Dinner- plain tuna (cumin pepper) , sweet potato (Cinnamon), and green beans.
Night time- green juice (kale, cucumber, and ginger) hot tea
Munches: crisp veggies, rice cakes, and gluten- free granola.
Reflection:
* I am not always perfect with eating so yes at times I want munchies. It is just that I try to munch on healthier snacks with few ingredients.
* Not a lot of cooking and I can make food ahead of time.
* I really am just that analytical with my food.
* My spices are added for flavor and for the benefits that those provide.
* I think it is important to change what you eat on days of working out and non- workout days. Eating too less can be just as bad as eating too much.
* My Pampered Chef bowls keep my portion sizes for me without having to think about it.
* To feel at my best when my time for working out is less I really focus on eating good.
It all balances out. When you feel centered and have energy you can handle anything that comes your way. Life happens, schedules book, and things can get you down. Make your list and remember to feed not just your body but your soul.
Hi Ms. Spaulding,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's always best to take time for yourself to relax especially with two little ones who are always full of energy. I felt the same way especially finishing the first week of college. I've discovered that I can only eat one time and get really hungry during the day and do the munchies but they never seem to satisfy my hunger. I love what you said at the end! I am learning that I have to start making lists and setting aside time for friends that contribute some type of positivity to my life.
Continue to hang in there!
NLTIV