I will find a way

This past week I was unable to do my three 60 minute swim workouts; rather, I had the little ones with me at the YMCA, so we played together for the most part.

All I can say is that I really have to find a way to get this workout back into my life.  I am having withdrawals from one week of not doing it.  My body is really taking shape!  I am able to wear my medium shirts and they do not fit snuggly, if you know what I mean.  They fit really comfortably.  Also, my triceps are taking shape.  That is the part of my body I have always had issues with in the past.  It seems as though swimming is really having a positive impact on my body, which I knew it would from past experience, and I am going to find a way to get a workout in three times a week, even if I have to shorten the workouts, I love swimming laps and I am going to find a way to do this.

Hubby is home on the weekends; however, he is painting our living room and has some house repairs to do today.  Tomorrow is Fathers Day and it will be his day OFF.  We have planned an outing for him.  So, to hand the kids off to hubby today would not be a good idea.  Hubby has a hard time staying on task.  If I throw the kids into the loop, he won’t get what he needs to get done.  Multi-tasking is not his specialty.  LOL

My daughter has plans today too.  She has to do her chores first, but she has plans; therefore, she cannot watch the little ones either.

Well, it is time to get out the swimming schedule at the Y and see what I can do to make this happen.  I have my walking schedule planned out for next week; however, I like how my body is responding to doing swimming and walking.  This will work, for I will find a way to make it work.

Emotions

Yesterday I took the kids to the YMCA.  My workout was cut short due to the life guard not feeling comfortable with my 13 year old daughter watching the little ones while I swam a few laps.  I felt disappointed to say the least.  My mood was down yesterday.  I felt somewhat crabby.  Everyday cannot be a perky day I guess…..though I do try really hard to change my mindset when I feel negative.  Yet, sometimes it is ok to just allow myself to feel those negative emotions and work through them.  They are there for a reason. 

I did enjoy the time playing with the children in the pool.  Role modeling an active life style for them is important to me.  Maybe my exercise plan will have to be adjusted to suit my current circumstances.  I will figure it out.

Today I am going to pack up the kids and take them for a three mile walk.  I think the endorphins will bring about a nice change of mind set for me to!  

Quote of the Day

"The more you see yourself as what you’d like to become, and 
 act as if what you want is already there, the more you’ll 
 activate those dormant forces that will collaborate to transform  your dream into your reality." 
 
 *Dr. Wayne Dyer 

Dance Floor

" Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor." 
 
 *Jackson Brown 

I absolutely love the quote above.  How true it is.  I am definitely on the dance floor.  Even when I miss a few steps, I keep on trying!  I am becoming quite the dancer too!

accomplished

This past weekend I was quite busy cleaning the house.  On Saturday I scrubbed floors on my hands and knees.  I worked up a sweat and my floors look and feel great!  I also got caught up on the laundry.  It feels good to get things accomplished!

I wanted chocolate in the worst way yesterday.  I thank god I did not have any in the house!  To sooth my sweet tooth, I had 2 jelly beans and 2 marshmallow pips.  I continued to have sugar cravings and had a yogurt with some cereal added in for the crunchy effect.  Then later on in the day I had some raisin bran cereal. (no additional sugar added)  By doing the above, I had fewer calories than if I would have had chocolate in the house.  I know my craving was quite strong and the possibility of binging would have been grand. 

Family

Yesterday was a fabulous day!  My daughter had her seventh grade farewell program and from there we took a road trip to visit my side of the family.  The day was full of laughter and fun.

My mom cut up a fresh pineapple and boy was it sweet!  I am usually not one to buy fresh pineapple because I am intimidated by them! LOL  However, my daughter told me to watch my mom and take note on how she peeled it.  I asked my mom questions on how to pick out a good pineapple and how to know when it was ripe enough to peel to eat.  Needless to say, I am no longer fearful of buying fresh pineapples!  I used to be that way with mangos and kiwi too! LOL  However, I find that adding in the out of the norm fruits makes eating more pleasurable.  As the old saying goes “variety is the spice of life.”

My sister and my daughter were soaking in the hot tub.  I did not have my swim suit along………I will make sure I have it along next time!  So, I headed down by the hot tub with my three year old so we could dip our toes in.  It was kind of chilly and the hot tub felt so warm……….the next thing you know, I just got right in with my cloths on! (t-shirt and shorts)  I told my daughter I would just have to throw my cloths in the dryer.  I think my actions surprised my daughter and she realized mommy has a flexible attitude!  She also realized that by having such a flexible attitude, mommy was having fun!  I am happy I had some swimmies in the van, because my three year old was able to join us!  What a glorious and relaxing time with my family!

Today I will be heading off the YMCA to swim laps.  I am looking forward to it!  If the weather is okay, I plan to take my 13 year old, 3 year old, and 1 year old along.  They can swim in the outdoor wading pool while I am working out.  After my workout, I can join them!  We shall see how things pan out.

Loss

Yesterday I did my 60 minute swim and my muscles can feel it today.  It is a “good hurt”, so to speak.  My goodness……..the tone developing on my body is amazing.  I just love it when I have access to a swimming pool.  Swimming is my all time favorite thing to do!  I love walking too, but there is just something about swimming………oh it is glorious!

I was not real hungry yesterday.  I had a few days of eating a few more calories, because I was hungrier than usual; but yesterday, my body was not in need of as many calories.  I stayed with in my normal range. 

I allowed myself to listen to my body……..I had additional calories to compensate for whatever it was that my body needed……..over the course of a few days, but then my body when back to it’s normal self.  The amazing thing is that I still lost weight.  Yes, I lost more weight.

I am looking forward to seeing my collar bones again.  I believe I may just see them by the time I reach 165 lb.  My midriff is taking shape.  There used to be a roll there.  My bras are no longer an issue.  I fit into them perfectly.  No more spilling over the edges.  My back is getting smaller too.  I am able to fasten my bra on the third set of prongs. (the smallest fit)  It feels extremely comfortable too.  I can tell I will be in a C cup in no time.

I really like my curves.  In time I will decide what my final goal weight will be.  I know that when I weigh 140 pounds, I have very nice curves.  At 135 lb, I am looking quite petite.  I will decide what weight I feel best at, when the time comes.  In the meantime, I am enjoying the journey!

Euphoric

Today is a good day.  I have started to pull out all of my size 14’s for this summer.  I could not fit into them last summer.  I was 209 lb at that time.  Now I am 179 lb and can wear my size 14’s very comfortably.  I cannot explain how euphoric this makes me feel.  My size 16’s were bagging on me before I even thought to try on the 14’s.  It is funny how the mind can make you think you could not possibly fit into those!  So, I am kind of lucky like that because I am not feeling the uncomfortable tightness of just reaching a size.  I am sure anyone who is reading this knows what I am talking about.  Rather, the size actually fits like it should, very comfortably!  I do not look like I am trying to squeeze into them. 

I have size 12’s waiting for my body to slip into them.  That is where I left off after losing 40 lb of post baby weight with Cruze.  Then I got pregnant with Aria and I am making the journey back down to slimville again.

My body is really taking shape.  My legs are looking quite toned.  I am feeling really good about my exterior package.  When I am out on my walks, there is a definite bounce in my step!  I have a grin from ear to ear too.  I hold my head up high and my posture is perfect.  Anyone who drives by KNOWS I am feeling pretty damn good about myself.

The weight is coming off fairly slow, but I have been down this road before.  Slow works for me because my skin has time to spring back.  I do not have saggy skin when I reach my goal weight.  In fact, when I am thin, people find it hard to believe I ever had a weight problem.  Slow is good.  Perseverance is my weapon of choice.

So lucky

I just got back from my three mile walk.  I feel great!

At first I was going to put it off until later, but then I knew I would not do it.  So, I right away got on my walking shoes, grabbed my tunes and headed out the door. 

You know what I love about summer?  My kids are out of school and I can exercise when my motivation to do so is highest, which is generally around mid-morning.  My older son was able to watch my little ones for me for an hour while I exercised today.  I do not take this luxury for granted.

I have already scheduled in my workouts for next week.  Friday is my daughter’s last day of school.  She will have early dismissal too, which means I can exercise earlier in the day!

I will be swimming tomorrow evening for 60 minutes, and on Friday I have a day off from my exercise.  Then I will swim again on Saturday for 60 minutes. 

I absolutely love my being out of school for the summer!  I am truly loving being able to exercise at the best time of the day for me AND having older children to watch the little ones so I can have this time alone with my thoughts!

Size 14

I took a shower and then I was trying to figure out what to wear.  I said to myself, "I most likely fit into those size 14 shorts in my closet but.....what the hell, lets try them on!"

My size 14's slid on with ease and those size 16's have bit the dust!