Day 58

Instead of working out in the morning, I took Noah to his doctor's appointment.  One would think that I could work out later in the day, but that would require children who are considerate of my time and are perfect angels.

Oh well, on to another day.

Day 57 Part 2

Last week was ridiculous.  Not one day went by that I could find an hour (or longer for some work-outs) to get it done.  My favorite attempt was Saturday-Abby's choir concert at school, six-year old birthday party, five-year old birthday party, bed.  Unless I wanted to work-out in the middle of the night, I had no chance to get it done.

To make up for it, I found this great app on my phone called My Fitness Pal.  You can enter everything you eat and it keeps track of the calories for you.  All I do is put in my goal weight and how active I usually am and it gives me a number to stick to every day.  I figured since I did not have time to work-out or snack, this was a great time to start. 

Let me stress I am not big on dieting.  I know skipping carbs and fruit make one lose weight quickly, but how healthy does that sound?  However, as I am keeping to a certain caloric number, I realized how big my portion sizes have been.  I have spent the last week feeling hungry a lot, but, for the first time in over a month, I can see a difference on the scale. 

So, between starting this work-out again and watching my calories (in a healthy way), I may be able to fit into my shorts sometime soon!

All that said, I completed Chest & Back and Ab Ripper again.  It felt great to be back on track.

Day 58

Did Cardio.  Tiring, but great.  I love how you do not feel like you are really sweating and then all of a sudden-wow.  By the time I am going through plyo for the second time, I am about done.

At least this is the shortest work-out.

Day 57

I just realized today that last week was supposed to be my rest week.  You know, the one where there is extra yoga as a form of rest.  That is hilarious to me.

Anyway, I figured I would just keep moving on.  So, today, I did Chest and Back for the first time.  Fun stuff.  I would love to know why they have to have the tiniest girl in the program on this work-out.  Like she really has any weight to lift up on those pull-ups and chin-ups.

Also did the Ab Ripper-was able to get a few more reps in before feeling like I was going to throw up.

It will be interesting to see how I feel tomorrow.

Day 56

Was going to use this day of rest to make up for the last two days.  Instead...

Went to church, then went shopping at the outlets with Abby, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law.  Did a lot of walking in my church shoes-that should count for something, right?

I thought about trying to work-out when I got home, but the beautiful weather was calling my name.  Opted for a nice walk with the kids instead...totally worth it.

Day 55

Today should have been Kenpo.  Or me making up Friday's work-out.

Instead it was entertain the kids while Nick and his dad change the brake pads on the van, go to a good friend's bridal shower (early to help) all afternoon, come home just in time for dinner and putting the kids to bed. 

I would love to know where my spare hour was for working out.  Anyone?

Day 54

Missed another Friday. 

Took the kids to school, ran a few errands, drove Abby and her classmates on a field trip...farewell any free time.  Nick coached his first game of the season at a school not near here.  I put the kids to bed and he is still not here as I am writing this.  Any energy to work-out tonight is completely gone.

I think I might do Legs & Back tomorrow instead of Kenpo, since I have missed it so many times.