School is back in session and I have 2 classes this semester. I'm really looking forward to teaching, I think that I improve vastly every semester that I do this. You just LEARN so much as an instructor and between that and the interaction with the students I can't think of a job that I would be happier doing. My boss seems to think that there is every likelihood of having three classes next semester which will be wonderful from a personal fulfillment and a money perspective. It's been a while since I have had any money of my very own that I didn't feel badly about spending on things like clothes. I don't know why I have these weird guilt feelings over necessities, but I do. Thanks parental units for raising me with a poverty mind set! Lord, I hope I don't pass that on to my daughter. I want her to be conscious of her spending & needs but not feel badly.
Let's see, what did I accomplish this summer?
Read a few books that have been lingering out there. One that changed my view forever is The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Unbelievably desolate.
Managed to get the guest room painted and made drapery for that room and the living room that I am not ashamed of. Which has led me to want to make some modifications to the ones in the kitchen. Which I will do before Christmas.
Took Clara to the beach several times and generally had a fun summer. It's been hard the past couple of years with a little little kid to get out and have a good time, especially since I was still suffering my pangs of suburban angst on a more regular basis and didn't know anyone.
Ran 2 races - one 5K with Pam and a 2 mile on my own. Placed 3rd in my age group for the 2 mile. Not bad!
So - goals for fall. The usual. I'm changing the name of this blog to the "Fat Files". I am so easily distracted from my weight loss efforts that it's just crazy. I have been unable (unwilling!?) to keep track of the grub going down the hatch for even one day. I start and then stop somewhere around midmorning or lunch. I know that the afternoon is my weak spot - I get bored or anxious or guilty or angry about something and I EAT.
I am going to train and run in 2 more races at a minimum this year. It helps me to have a goal like that. Also- more time in the yoga studio. I actually did a hand stand in there 2 weeks ago, what I would consider my best practice ever, and that was quickly followed by my worst. For a few weeks I was clocking some serious mileage and time walking, but that is not enough. I need to 1. CUT DOWN ON THE CHOW & 2.) add strength and running - I need the aerobic component.
So! That means that I need a routine to get me going. I think that I need to "automate" breakfast and lunch. Maybe oatmeal and soup. And then can be a little easier around dinner. And I need to find a schedule that works to work out and stick to it come hell or high water and hold my family's feet to the fire on it too. Small distractions turn into huge bumps in the road for me. One night that I was supposed to work out and didn't can knock me off track for a month. And that's ridiculous.
I'm going to be accountable every day - here. what did I eat? what was my exercise? No judgement on it, just where am I at that day and can I recommit for tomorrow?
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