I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! The weather here was beautiful and I spent a day in the city with my husband and children. We did a little shopping, had a great lunch and topped it all off with a great trip to a park where the kids could play.
Simple and perfect!
This past week I participated in a virtual 5K to celebrate Social Fabric's birthday. I had a 13:11 pace and enjoyed the early morning jog with my kids.
The warmer weather brings green things, growth, renewal and great sleep deprivation for me. Currently I am readjusting to the invisible husband (he is farming and busy almost around the clock right now). I have felt a little drained this past week dealing with my children, the household and trying to carve out time to exercise. Will I ever achieve balance? Probably not. Just about the time I start to get a handle on flying solo, the growing season is ending and I have to readjust to having my husband around more. I do try not to get too territorial over the family routine, but we will inevitably butt heads at some point.
With the #2weekchallenge being over it is time to write down my plan of action for the week:
- Walk - I would really like to get outside for a walk/jog with my kids daily. Tonight I will be going out with the family after dinner.
- Move for 1-2 hours a day - besides the C25K workouts I am going to be flipping through my DVD library and making some time for a few old favorites. Ellen Barret and Jackie Warner are at the top of my list.
- Drink Up! - I have been slacking on my water intake. Time to get back into the good habit of water only drinking.
- Push Ups & sit ups - Continue with the 100 pushup challenge and the sit up challenge. Even with my youngest turning 3 this Summer my core is painfully out of shape.
So, what are your goals for the week?
BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Dole.
Cragmama is always a wealth of information, but I am going to miss out. Tonight was designated as a catch-up/family night. Hopefully this will let me get a bit more sleep later on in the week.
*Disclaimer - This post is sponsored by Dole and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway
Congrats on having one 5k done and over with, great job! Have a good week :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 5K. I used the C25K program too and it was so great. Sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteOMG you look so cute posing with your kids in the stroller! I've heard the same kinda things from military families...where the husband leaves adn then comes back and all hell breaks loose because he has to find his role in the family again. My father was a locomotive engineer which meant that he was gone all the time working nights. My mom basically raised us. I remember my father being there, and somehow he did find the time to coach my softball team, but other than that he was sleeping. And then when my father would take two weeks off, all hell would break loose..again. He wanted more control and wanted to know what was going on and my mom just tried to hide stuff from him that would freak him out like finances...what kind of things the kids were "allowed" to do, etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture. I love it. Awesome job on your 5K. It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYou've got an awesome plan and you kicked butt on that 5k! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I forgot about Mamavation Virtual 5K. What are my chances of doing without training. Yeah, I know... You're looking good, girl...
ReplyDeleteThat pic is ABSOLUTELY Adorable! Seriously!!! You are such an inspiration... I've resigned myself to the fact that I am NOT a runner... and give Mad Props to all of you who are. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs! My hubby used to work 2 weeks in Ireland, then 2 weeks here in Canada - I totally understand how adjusting back and forth is hard. You're doing a great job with your training - keep up the consistency and you'll be in the 9 min/mile pace soon! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI have got to start setting goals for myself each week. I have done good the past two weeks with having the accountability of the 2 week challenge but want to keep it up.
ReplyDeleteSorry your hubs is having to be gone so much. I know that is never easy.
Great job doing the 5K this past weekend :)
LOVE the pic! Thanks for the comment on achieving balance. I find that is something that I am always aiming for, but always seem to never find. It was refreshing to hear someone be so honest about it. Will I ever achieve balance? Probably not, but who cares as long as I am constantly trying and working towards the goals in my life, not only in weight loss, but in all areas of my life. Thanks for the ah-ha moment!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your run! You look awesome!!
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