Monday, May 31, 2021
Date Night + Getting Back on Track in June
Friday, May 28, 2021
Tball Season for Piper
It's tball season and we are feeling very excited and blessed about it! Due to COVID taking away sports last year, this will be our only season of tball with Piper. It's so cute to watch the little kids learn how to play!
I could tell right away that tball is more enjoyable for Piper than soccer was when she played a couple years ago. I am glad she tried soccer, and she might want to try it again in the future, but she definitely enjoys tball more already!
Our calendar just got really full with games and practices but, our entire family is happy to be back in community in this way! Thankfully, Piper didn't lose any of her extroverted-ness this past year at home. She made friends with her teammates straight away! I also got to talk with a few of the parents during practice. It feels really nice to have the opportunity to connect with people again, after such a long year of distancing.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Delaney Jane: Five Months
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Calling It
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Not Losing Weight From Workouts
Working out wasn't suppose to be my priority this month but, I am so happy it has become a priority! Even though I know weight-loss starts in the kitchen, my mind needed my body to get moving more this month!
I started taking outdoor walks earlier in the month as the weather started getting warmer. Then, I started trying indoor workouts through OpenFit. I found that while they are convenient, the indoor workouts are no my favorite. So then I went back to a tried and true workout - the Couch to 5K program! I am almost finished week one and I am feeling so good already - that is, until I strained a leg muscle last night. It's okay, though, it's just minor and I'm doing all the necessary things like rest, ice, and epsom salt baths.
Working out makes me feel better in the long run, and when I feel better I am apt to make better choices throughout my days. So, even though I haven't lost weight yet, I know the positive ripple affect of working out will take it's course. It's already in motion and I'm noticing more self control with my nutrition since starting the C25K program. After all, running is hard and I don't want to make it any harder with poor nutrition. I'm starting to look at food as fuel again and that's where I want to be!
Monday, May 17, 2021
Great Weekend + Great Week Ahead
Happy Monday! Since we last caught up, I survived another day of the couch to 5K program. This session was much easier than the first day! Running is hard but the feeling afterward is so worth it. Why does completely exhausting yourself feel so good?
This weekend my family went to Waldameer, a local amusement park. It was opening weekend and we were so happy to be back! Last time we were there, Delaney was in my belly. It was so sweet to be back, with her in my arms. Every time we visited the amusement park last summer I thought about what this summer would look like with her here with us, and let me tell you, it’s better than I imagined.
I didn't track my nutrition this past weekend but, I am looking forward to hitting the reset button on that today. My goal is to drink 40 oz. of water before coffee this morning, to stretch, take my vitamins and stay within my nutritional ranges for the day! Looking forward to making it a great week after having such a great weekend!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
What to do When You’re Not Losing Weight
The title of this post makes it sound like I know exactly what I’m doing, or as if I know exactly what you should do. Let me stop right there and say that I don’t. However, I will share what I’ve been doing lately in this situation.
At the end of April, I lost 3 lbs in a week. I was feeling ready to set a weight loss goal for the first time since having my second baby (in December). It’s been almost 2 weeks since setting a goal to lose 10 lbs in May and guess what, I haven’t lost any more weight.
The “all or nothing” mentality usually tries to creep in during times like these. I feel tempted to throw in the towel; to set this goal off for another month. Granted, the goal of losing 10 pounds might not actually be attainable at this point, but that doesn’t mean I have to stop trying to lose weight this month all-together. Any loss will be a win at this point.
So, what do I do when I’m not losing weight (even though I want to)? Well, I don’t give up. That’s like the first step, if there were steps for such a thing.
I’ve also noticed that I’ve naturally been trying to focus my energy on whatever good habit I can manage. Lately, I’ve been having some big time trouble keeping my nutrition in check. That’s the main battle of the moment. So, instead of beating myself up about it, I’ve been trying to focus in on something that doesn’t seem as hard but is still a healthy habit. My water intake and my daily activity seem much more manageable right now, so I've been focusing in on those good habits and calling them wins even on the days when I lose the battle with my nutrition.
Side note: I’ve been trying different workouts this week because working out makes me feel better. One of those workouts is the couch to 5K training program. I’ve done this program in the past and I really loved it! I was so proud of myself for trying this program and finishing day 1 tonight. Just check out that smile after my run! I forgot how good it feels to run.
Another thing I’ve been doing lately is giving myself extra love. I’m not beating myself up over not losing weight. Instead, I’m treating myself to self care activities like an epsom salt bath, or a solo walk outside after a long day. I’ve also been allowing myself to sleep in whenever life allows because, let’s be honest, if there’s the opportunity to sleep in during this stage of life (mom of a kindergartner and a 5 month old) I’ve got to take it!
I do believe that if I continue to be gentle with myself and focus on good habits (even if I’m not mastering “all of the good habits”) it’ll all eventually click, and I will reach my goal of losing weight!