If only I would stay on track and have every day be like 95% of yesterday was!!! I must say yesterday went much better than Wednesday did. I stayed within points and one of the things I noticed was that I ate all day but made the right choices and my energy level stayed consistent, I was able to focus, and I didn’t feel hungry. I had to “car eat” in the evening and chose the Chicken Soft Taco Light from Taco Time. It was 1 point higher than a McChicken Sandwich from McDonalds but is a bit larger and more satisfying so certainly a better choice. Had stress when I got home at 9:30 and after getting the kids in bed sat down and ate 2 Pop Tarts for 10 points – leaving 1 point left over. I didn’t need or even particularly want the Pop Tarts, it was absolutely a stress thing. THAT is something I need to figure out and bring under control.
Which brings me to exercise. I know how important that is not just as an aid in weight loss but in stress management. The problem is finding the time. I have a 9yr old and an (almost) 1 year old. By the time I get off work, get them picked up and get to the gym it is late and the little dude is grouchy. I end up not getting much of a workout done. The streets in my area oddly have few sidewalks yet it is a busy area full of stupid drivers and I don’t feel safe walking on the side of the road. The gym at my apartments is only open during office hours (9-5 m-f). I guess my best option is to walk during my lunch at work. I do try to do that, but it’s hard sometimes to make myself do it. I’d rather relax a bit and read while I eat; or go out with my co-workers; or I work through lunch and eat while I work. I’d be grateful if you guys could let me know what you do to get around this issue. I’m going to try to just suck it up and do it at lunch but it’s hard – especially when it’s pouring rain, hail, and high winds which happens a lot in the Seattle area! Do any of you just happen to work around IKEA in Renton
You need to find coworkers that are trying to make healthy choices too to walk with at lunch. Also, if you were to start your day off with exercise it would set your whole day up for success. I know that's not always feasible (and that sleep is a hot commodity) but it's a suggestion. You don't need a gym either. There are a ton of work outs that you can do at home that are just as physical as a workout in the gym.
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