Day 166....good, but not great.

Well, I have worked out some this week. Not as much as I had hoped, but some. I did abs and I have done my balance board (harder than it sounds) but I haven't done the cardio I would like to do. I have had smoothies and I love them but I just wish I knew some simple and super healthy smoothies. I like the fruit smoothies and don't mind adding veggies, I just wish I could find a couple of really healthy go-to smoothies that I like. For now, I will keep experimenting.

We will be in Bismarck this weekend for McQuades and I am sure I will not work out and I will not eat as well as I am hoping to eat, but I will forgive myself and work extra hard next week!

Day 167....ready for a fun weekend!

Day 163....back on the bandwagon.

Well, I am officially heavier than I was a couple of weeks ago (and I have officially decided to not weigh myself anymore). I am ready to get back on the bandwagon....or jog next to the bandwagon....that will help me reach my goals quicker than actually riding the bandwagon. Anyway, I am ready to recommit to losing weight and inches. Starting this morning, I am going to get most of my nutrition from fruit and veggie smoothies. I am still going to eat a healthy dinner and healthy snacks if I am really in need of a snack. But, I am going to get reaquainted with Vita, our trusty VitaMix. I have missed spending time with her. I feel so great when I am drinking smoothies. And, I feel so yucky when I am eating junk. I just can't figure out why I keep going back to the junk.

I am going to start working out again as well. Today I am going to try and get in an ab workout. I always feel great when I am done working my abs. I suppose that since my belly is probably the part of my body I hate the most, I feel like I am being productive when I work my abs. Maybe, if I have a lot of energy, I will rollerblade tonight. Or, maybe I will get on the elliptical. Anything to get myself moving in the right direction. I am going to take this a day at a time and not be too hard on myself this time. I am going to realize that I am not perfect and I am going to make mistakes and when I make those mistakes, I am going to forgive myself and move on.

We will see how things go this time.

Day 164....doing my best.

Day 155....it's been awhile!

Well, it has been awhile since I have updated my blog. There is really nothing to update as far as working out goes but we did get to go on a wonderful vacation and I feel renewed and energized and ready to get back to focusing on working out and getting into shape. We went to Arizona for a week and it was like a little bit of heaven right here on Earth! We were able to just get away from everything and relax and have fun as a family. I was so thankful to have John and the kids all to myself for a full week with no obligations pulling anyone away at all. It isn't very often that we can just get away from it all together and I think we all really needed this vacation! We got to see one of John's sisters and her family on the way to Arizona and on the way back from Arizona (the kids had a blast staying at their house) and we got to see my mom and dad while we were in Arizona. The kids got to swim and play and we got to sit and enjoy the sun.

Now that we are back, we are ready to get into the full swing of summer. With baseball and tball, golf, and tennis, the kids will be busy. John has softball and that keeps him busy. I get to run around and watch all of this so I am kept busy as well! As long as we have nice weather, I am looking forward to spending a lot of time outside this summer!

Hopefully my next updates will include some great fitness progress!

Day 156....back to reality.