I have managed to maintain my weight loss for over 6 months at this point. While this is an extraordinary accomplishment for me there is a problem. I STILL need to lose weight. I am no longer satisfied with myself…it is time to raise the bar once again. As I was staring into the dryer looking for a pair of work pants this morning my motivation/mantra for the next part of my fitness journey hit me. I was no longer getting results doing the same things. Yeah, I’m getting up and working out in the mornings 5 days a week. I also manage to workout most days at lunch. Apparently, I need MORE!!! Herein lies the problem. There is NO MORE TIME in my schedule for MORE!!! My schedule is loaded.
Here is a sample of what my day looks like Monday through Friday:
4:45 AM – Workout for 45 to 60 minutes 5:45 AM – Shower/Dress for Work – squats while I blow dry my hair, ab work while I brush my teeth.
6:30 AM – Get kids up and dressed and feed them breakfast
7:30 AM – Drop Kids off and Head to work!
8:00 AM – Earn My Paycheck
12:00 PM – Workout for 45 Minutes
1:00 PM – Earn the rest of my paycheck
5:30 PM – Begin my second job as MOMMY! Unless I’m in my MBA classes or teaching KICKBOXING (ooh, another workout, almost forgot about that one)
6:30 PM – MULTIPLE CHOICE (choose ALL that Apply) (a) in MBA Class (b) fix Dinner for the Kidos (c) do MBA HOMEWORK (d) spend time with the Kidos.
8:00 PM – Threaten Children if they do not get a bath!
9:00 PM – Put little one to bed, not an easy task but a worthwhile one, lots of hugs and kisses.
10:00 PM – CRASH, unless I still have MBA homework
Okay, no more time to exercise. I only have two options. (a) STARVE, something I’m not really fond of or (b) Intensify my workouts, Hey, who doesn’t like to work out in a pool of their own sweat? This is where boot camp would come in really handy except cold weather and I DO NOT get along AT ALL. So until March when I can actually pay someone to kill me I must find another alternative. I am thinking about the new Shaun T Insanity workout. This workout even tells you upfront it’s not for the lazy or weak hearted. I’ll keep you updated with my decision.
I do have one other trick up my sleeve. I’ve started my food journal again. Yeah, I know - THE DREADED FOOD JOURNAL. Will I ever get rid of this thing? I have piddled with it off and on for a day or two over the last few months but haven’t stuck with it. I have severely lacked motivation in this division. Today is the first of a thousand steps as I find the motivation to journal and INTENSIFY! That has a ring to it!
My calorie goal for this week is 1500/day. I’ll keep you updated on my progress. I have done very well today - after breakfast, lunch, and a snack my total is 860 calories. Plenty left for a light snack and dinner this evening.
I have also thrown around the idea of getting a Wii Fit for the girls. This way we can spend time together playing and staying active.
How do you stay fit with your busy schedule?
I’ll keep you posted on my decisions.
