Yup. You read that right. I had great expectations about today, and the harsh reality is my body isn't having it. I decided it would be a good idea to start going over ballet with Allie, which took me about 20 mins, then to follow that up with Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.
What was I thinking, you ask?
That I could do it.
Sadly, I couldn't.
EPIC FAIL #1 for me.
Am I just gonna throw my arms up and quit? Fuck no, that's boring. People who quit are lazy, and I am not lazy. I don't mind fighting for what I need, I just have to make sure I can also function, and take care of my family while I'm doing it.
Today I almost fainted, because I was listening to Jillian scream at me to "Feel the burn" and "All she wanted was 20 mins of my life" ... she's so manipulative, I swear. I did learn I need to re-evaluate my standing with myself, and work in some small, lighter, activities as to balance out all of this. Going from doing no sort of high impact workout to just "Oh hey, I'm here!" one day with her DVD was so stupid of me.
Lesson learned.
It probably didn't help that I started going over ballet moves with my daughter this morning for about 20 mins, before I did Jillians DVD. Perhaps I could space that out a little too LOL
I will say this though, Allie was right there practicing her heart out, trying to get the ballet moves down like a champ. Then she was right there next to me doing the Shred DVD, pumping me up and telling me I was doing awesome. I'm starting to wonder if she's really only 6 years old ... LOL
Monday, January 23, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Quality over Quantity. Every. Time.
Last night was a rather eye opening experience, to say the least. I made dinner as I normally do, and when I sat down to eat it ... it was WRETCHED. Even Charlie thought so, and that's saying something LOL
I'm sitting there thinking to myself, "What did I do differently? Where did I go wrong?" The obvious answer was presented to me by Charlie who says, "This is what happens when you buy great value chicken. ICK."
He was so right.
The last grocery shopping I'd done, I was bound and determined, to spend less than $150 for all four of us for a week, but still have healthy options and choices. It wasn't hard, since myself and the girls drink water exclusively, and Charlie takes minimal food to work. I opted to buy the Great Value brand chicken because it was offering me more for a MUCH cheaper price. I threw it in the freezer like I normally do with chicken, and hadn't thought about it.
Well, with this new way of doing things, I'm also cutting back on my "helpers" for meats, which include butter and things. They're what I use to bake my meats in to help keep them juicy, moist, and yummy. Didn't do that with this batch of cheaper meat, and the taste really came out. It's hard to describe, it was like eating what tasted like raw chicken, but cooked. It was horrible.
Not to mention I'd bought the better value russet potatoes that were only $1.99 for 5lbs. Should've seen that one coming too. The potatoes last night were soggy, and gross, even after I baked them the regular time I always do. They just weren't quality products to start out with. Mashed potatoes, sure. They'd be great for that. Baked? Not so much.
So, this was a lesson I needed to learn. I stress so much about making sure I keep my grocery spending within a certain range, that I was willing to mince on the quality, just to get more. I seriously can not continue to do that. It would be irresponsible of me to sit here and expect myself to be full and content on a meal, when I can't even stomach it. That's not fair to me, as someone trying to do the healthier eating, or to my family who ended up eating Chef Boyardee just so they didn't have to consume last nights dinner.
Grocery shopping objective is in full enforcement: Buy the foods that I know are better, and will taste the way they should, and not settle for more of something crappier just to ensure everyone has more helpings than they need.
Quality over Quantity, from here on out!
I'm sitting there thinking to myself, "What did I do differently? Where did I go wrong?" The obvious answer was presented to me by Charlie who says, "This is what happens when you buy great value chicken. ICK."
He was so right.
The last grocery shopping I'd done, I was bound and determined, to spend less than $150 for all four of us for a week, but still have healthy options and choices. It wasn't hard, since myself and the girls drink water exclusively, and Charlie takes minimal food to work. I opted to buy the Great Value brand chicken because it was offering me more for a MUCH cheaper price. I threw it in the freezer like I normally do with chicken, and hadn't thought about it.
Well, with this new way of doing things, I'm also cutting back on my "helpers" for meats, which include butter and things. They're what I use to bake my meats in to help keep them juicy, moist, and yummy. Didn't do that with this batch of cheaper meat, and the taste really came out. It's hard to describe, it was like eating what tasted like raw chicken, but cooked. It was horrible.
Not to mention I'd bought the better value russet potatoes that were only $1.99 for 5lbs. Should've seen that one coming too. The potatoes last night were soggy, and gross, even after I baked them the regular time I always do. They just weren't quality products to start out with. Mashed potatoes, sure. They'd be great for that. Baked? Not so much.
So, this was a lesson I needed to learn. I stress so much about making sure I keep my grocery spending within a certain range, that I was willing to mince on the quality, just to get more. I seriously can not continue to do that. It would be irresponsible of me to sit here and expect myself to be full and content on a meal, when I can't even stomach it. That's not fair to me, as someone trying to do the healthier eating, or to my family who ended up eating Chef Boyardee just so they didn't have to consume last nights dinner.
Grocery shopping objective is in full enforcement: Buy the foods that I know are better, and will taste the way they should, and not settle for more of something crappier just to ensure everyone has more helpings than they need.
Quality over Quantity, from here on out!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Being Sick & Working It Out
This is the first time I've been on the computer since Saturday, so yes, I've been pretty sick. So have my girls, sadly :( So we've been on the mend this week. I did however, stick to my starting date on Sunday, with making sure to consume 64oz of water each day, and eating my 1700 calories. Not so hard when I'd already had the food prepped and decided :) YAY ME!
I'm proud to say I've not only drank the 64oz each day, but more than that. According to the morning scale, I also have lost 2lbs since Sunday, so again ... YAY ME!! :)
I think I'll be putting together some different little posts dedicated to healthy snacking options, and fillers for when you're hungry in the afternoon. This seems to be a big problem for people, and since I have some pretty good ideas, why not, right?
As the working out goes ... not so much when you've got funk in your chest. BOO. I don't think I could successfully do any type of breathing workout at all right now and not feel completely horrible. So for this week it's a focus on getting the water and meal planning down, and getting well ... then I will move forward :)
I'm proud to say I've not only drank the 64oz each day, but more than that. According to the morning scale, I also have lost 2lbs since Sunday, so again ... YAY ME!! :)
I think I'll be putting together some different little posts dedicated to healthy snacking options, and fillers for when you're hungry in the afternoon. This seems to be a big problem for people, and since I have some pretty good ideas, why not, right?
As the working out goes ... not so much when you've got funk in your chest. BOO. I don't think I could successfully do any type of breathing workout at all right now and not feel completely horrible. So for this week it's a focus on getting the water and meal planning down, and getting well ... then I will move forward :)
Monday, January 16, 2012
From 2010 to 2012 • A New Journey
It's been a long time since I visited this blog.
A long time of overlooking myself.
And I thought it was time to rehash old things that were beneficial, and do away with things that may not be.
Like my mindset.
I seem to think I'm super woman. I can do anything. I'm capable of being a full time, homeschooling, mother to my kids, a full time work-a-holic, a full time wife, as well as full time cook, caterer, and cleaning lady ... etc....
I'll admit, I'm good at things.
I will also admit that with being a full time everything, I've become a non-existent self.
Time to put away the misconceptions that I'm able to be everywhere at once, and focus on myself, and who I want to look back and see.
For one, I don't want to look back and see this girl, at this size, feeling this way.
Hence, why I'm bringing this blog out of the ashes like a Phoenix.
I had a dear friend do some pretty incredible things for my lately, and I'm going to make sure I don't let her down.
So welcome back the blog!!!!!!
A long time of overlooking myself.
And I thought it was time to rehash old things that were beneficial, and do away with things that may not be.
Like my mindset.
I seem to think I'm super woman. I can do anything. I'm capable of being a full time, homeschooling, mother to my kids, a full time work-a-holic, a full time wife, as well as full time cook, caterer, and cleaning lady ... etc....
I'll admit, I'm good at things.
I will also admit that with being a full time everything, I've become a non-existent self.
Time to put away the misconceptions that I'm able to be everywhere at once, and focus on myself, and who I want to look back and see.
For one, I don't want to look back and see this girl, at this size, feeling this way.
Hence, why I'm bringing this blog out of the ashes like a Phoenix.
I had a dear friend do some pretty incredible things for my lately, and I'm going to make sure I don't let her down.
So welcome back the blog!!!!!!
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