Monday.11.9

Well, today is, in some sense, a Monday!! After last weeks failed attempts to workout at least 3 times, I was really hoping to get 3 workouts in this week--our last week in Scotland!!! However, upon getting my computer fired up and putting my pilates disc in, I realize my disc has been ruined. Looks to me like sticky little fingers must have gotten ahold of it. In fact, my computer was all but spitting it out. It was making all kinds of gurgling noises... So, I did some ab work by myself, and called it a day! Wow, do I have big plans once I get back to the states!!! I've been realy inspired lately to pick up running again--even though it's not my favorite, it's always a good workout, and it's especially encouraging and inspiring to work toward running in different races too! I would also like to add in some weight lifting. But I have to be reasonable about this, people. I have just found out that I have been accepted into the Nursing Program and will start in January. So, I would like to get in a good routine of something, but like I said, I have to be realistic as far as time and energy go. While I know that exercising will be a great stress reliever, and should give me more (much needed) energy, I am also aware of how much time and energy balancing everything will take. So, I do not want to be lazy or throw "being healthy" to the back burner.... Just saying, (once again), that I have to be realistic... Hopefully, I'll continue to get encouragement toward this end... Thanks, everyone! And a happy Monday to you!!:)

Monday.11/2

WOW! I can hardly believe it's November!... But here we are... And not only am I starting this week out right, but I'm starting a new month out right--with a workout!!! It's always a good start when you get a workout, right?!...

Pilates is going well for me. With our schedule, limited space and resources, it is turning out to be just what I need. Short and sweet and definitely to the point! Like I have mentioned in previous posts, I'm feeling and seeing results! Nice....

Hope everyone else out there is getting this new week and new MONTH off to a great start too!!!

Wednesday.10/28

This week didn't start out the way I intended, but it seems to be shaping up pretty well. I did get a workout on Wednesday (yesterday). Always feels good!! Also, over the weekend I did a ton of walking! On Saturday, I had the afternoon to myself to go check out the city and all the shops that aren't "stroller friendly." So, I walked for about 4 hours. It was raining for some of it, and I was trying to get in as much as possible--so the walking was also at a pretty good pace. Then Sunday, my family and I visited the castle here in Edinburgh. It was amazing! (I will be posting a slide show soon on my family blog, if you want to check it out!) So, we walked a lot that day too. Then on Monday, the kids and I made our first walk together up to the Royal Mile and Shane's school. It was the first time we've done it alone. It's a far walk, especially pushing a stroller full of kids. When we go with Shane, all three kids get to ride the whole time. He's obviously much stronger than I am, and it lets us go a little faster if they're all riding. Plus, it's busy and there are lots of people, so it's much safer that way. However, because it's far away, there is no way that I could push all three of them that far! So, the 2 older ones were taking turns walking (which is good for them anyway). It definitely made our trip take longer, but it was okay. We had planned for it. We went up there to meet Shane Ph.D. supervisor. We have heard so much about Dr. Bond, that it was nice to finally meet her! And then, of course, we had the walk back.... So, I skipped a workout at home due to time and well, I sorta got a workout walking, I felt. So, here's to finishing up the week!! (We have less than 3 weeks left here in Scotland! That's cray!!!!!)

Friday.10/23

Yeah! I did it! 3 workouts this week!... Feels good. Like I mentioned in my last post, I'm really beginning to feel a difference especially in my mid-section. I put on some velor pants today that have a fitting waist band. I noticed it's not as tight today! That's great!!

So, it makes me happy that I'm feeling good and noticing differences even though I'm not getting the cardio I would like to be getting. Happy Friday, everyone! It's going to be a good weekend.

Wednesday.10/21

Wow! I can't believe it's already the 21st of October! How crazy! I can't believe I've actually been getting regular exercise either!... So, there you go, huh?... Yep, that's right. Today I worked out. Pilates once again. I feel that I'm really able to tell a difference--some of my clothes are fitting better--esp. in the core area, and I can tell that I'm getting stronger too. So, that's always nice! I've been trying to focus on my eating--like I mentioned before. It's been going better. I'm at least making wiser choices when I eat. Still eating at times when I'm not all that hungry, but I'm eating nuts or rice cakes or fruit instead of chocolate or bread and such. So, that's a step in the right direction at least. This week will be the week that I get 3 workouts in, surely!! I'll post when it happens!...

Monday.10/19

Just finished today's workout! Feels good to have it done... One thing I've decided, and I may have hinted around about it before, is that I really need to focus on my eating habits and intake. I've created a horrible habit here in Scotland of eating at night. I don't mean because I'm hungry... I mean because it's something I do every night--even when I'm not hungry... Even when I'm still full from dinner!!!! Yeah, pretty bad, huh? So, my goal right now (along with working out 3 times a week) is to watch my portions, eat when I'm hungry and eat better foods. It's been slow in finding healthy foods--not because they aren't here in Scotland, just because things are worded differently and/or there are different things more common here that are healthier for me. So, I believe I've found some good snacks, and I'm doing pretty good at meal times too. So, if I can just watch my portions and eat only when I'm hungry--I think that will go a long way while I'm working on my core with pilates!!

Wednesday.10/14

Today, I had a "workout partner." He was certainly cute enough, but not exactly the easiest to work with... But how could I really get upset with him?? I mean, look at him!!!

It was another pilates day here in Edinburgh. And while I was also being tackled half the time by a 2 year old since I spend most of the session in a vulnerable position on the floor, I still did it! So, I'm feeling good about that! I think this week I will definitely get 3 workouts in--I'm on my way!!!