Tuesday JM 30 Day Shred Level 3 (25 minutes)

I used 5 lb weights since I was mainly looking for a good hard aerobic workout today. I won't be able to swim tonight since my mother in law called and wants to give the kids their gifts tonight.

Monday JM 30 Day Shred Level 2 + Extras (35 minutes)

I did the usual 10 lb free weights with JM (except for the chair squats with a V-raise which I always use the 5 lb weights for). I used the 20 lb weights for the extras. I did not feel up for doing the push ups at the end though. I'm rocking my first "girly time" since my little guy was born and it's taking something out of me. I'm only going to run twice this week, I decided. I will swim tomorrow, and then run Wednesday. I guess I might only do two strength workout too? I will see how it goes.

Saturday Running 35 minutes (3ish miles)

It was more than 2 1/2 but not quite 3. I started my "girly time" today too, so that added an extra layer of tired to my day.

Monday JM 30 Day Shred Level 2 + Extras (25 minutes)

I did the JM with 10 lb free weights and the extras with the 20 lb weight. I did not get in any push ups, but I'm proud of myself for working out during this horrible time we are having here lately.

Friday Swimming 30 minutes

Uh, bad week with sick mom and then I got a stinkin cold right before Christmas. I also have been having weird lower belly/lower back pain. It's better today, so I'm hoping to trail run tomorrow. My mom is better, I hope.

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Firstly, again, I would like to give major kudos to Timpani for being freaking awesome.  Also, I'm so sorry about your mom, how is she doing now?

I am not doing well.  At all.  Stress from all sides (except my husband who is my rock and one of the few reasons I can count on one hand that I am still sane), and sleep deprivation are causing me to over eat, and to not handle anything well.  Bi-polar, PTSD, you name it.  Falling apart a little at a time over here.

I will not stand for it.  It's time to get my life back.  It's time to unleash the LIZ!!

This week, of course, is insane.  Christmas parties, last minute shopping (which means all of it since Jonni than I was sick last week and week before), baking and the rest are taking up almost every minute until The Big Day.  So, I'm taking small victories as they come.  Today, my eating didn't totally suck.  So far.  I took the dog for a very brisk, 30 minute walk.

I'm not sure what I can accomplish tomorrow in terms of working out.  I have more (and my last chance) of Christmas shopping in the morning, and then parties in the afternoon, and finishing off with VT that evening.  So, I will focus on my eating.  I will try not to make any mistakes tomorrow, but have a perfect eating day.  I will take an exercise opportunity if one arises, but I'm not going to plan anything because I can't see where I would fit it in.

This is the start of being me again.  This is my turning point.  I will forgive myself if I'm not perfect, but BY GOLLY I'm going to do freaking better.

The Almighty Liz

Tuesday Swimming 40 minutes

I am having the week from hell with a backing up sewer drain and a mom in the hospital. I may not get to run until Thursday.