on fitness and randomness

[saffronhare]

I feel like I've lost a bit of mojo in fitness terms in the last 6-8 weeks. I managed to keep a pattern of active choices, rather than sedentary ones. Working on getting things back to a healthier pattern these days. Summertime presents some opportunities I don't usually get during the school year -- for bike commuting because I don't have to transport children all over town in the evening, having a bit more time in the mornings because I don't have to supervise breakfast and bus schedules, a decrease in the order of magnitude of housework, etc. I hope to make the most of it.

Haven't re-gained more than 2-4 pounds, which is a great relief, especially since food intake went berserk during major stress. ::sigh:: If I can keep up 2-3 days/week of C25K training, get to TKD class ~2 days/week, and maybe commute to work by bike one or two days/week, that'll be pretty good. I'll need to keep reserving about 4 hours/week for yard work, which isn't exactly a workout, but still takes time and energy out of my personal budget and leaves me all sweaty and tired. I'd *love* to get back to some sort of strength training with the weight machines downstairs, or perhaps do ridiculous Zumba with PB before she departs for college, but those are level two priorities because they require seriously dedicated time and coordination with somebody else's schedule. Trying to invest more in things that only require input/output from ME because there's allegedly more control/influence there. We'll see.

More than anything, this week I will focus on recuperation and moderation: drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and packing my lunch instead of indulging in the portions served at the office cafeteria (which are yummy and can be healthy, but are usually just too plain BIG).

Comments

[archway.livejournal.com]

I live now on a planet of "no real excuse not to get outside" and I still have to get motivated...

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

What's happening with me is a failure to prioritize my own needs as more important than they myriad of competing needs. I'll have plans to hit TKD class and then -- boom! -- somebody else has a soccer practice or a Scout meeting and needs transportation with I'm stuck providing because another driver/car is not available. Makes me want to cry sometimes. That's why I'm trying to focus on stuff I can do while I'm DOING things for everybody else. Gotta keep on truckin' somehow, right?

[archway.livejournal.com]

Sneak in things when time gets unmanageable. Do 15 stationary deathwalk squats while brushing your teeth in the morning. (It will take about the same amount of time.) Put a set of bicep curling level weights in your car and leave them there. When/if you have to wait when picking someone off, do curls. The most important thing if you do exercise this way is paying attention to form. (Smile sweetly at anyone that looks aghast at you while you do it. She is only envious of your dedication!) In cars, do 2 second butt crunchies. Lengthen your torso and tighten your tuckus. Hold for 2 seconds. Release. Repeat till your butt decides to call the glute Union.