January
I hate January.
Apparently Iowa has turned into the land of eternal snowfall. We got out of school early today b/c a snowstorm is coming, this is the only good thing. Tonight there is a blizzard warning so we very likely won’t have school tomorrow. Then, we’re supposed to get another 3-5 inches tomorrow night w/winds again so there is a blizzard watch for Wednesday. We could very possibly not have school again until Thursday and although it’s nice to sleep in I’ll hate it in June when we’re STILL in school. Have you ever tried to teach a 13 year-old when he’d rather be fishing??
I have also decided that I hate January b/c the gym is packed. I went right after school got out early this afternoon, figuring that at 12:45 it would be virtually empty. I cannot believe how many people were there. I don’t wish failure onto others but I can’t wait for a couple of weeks to go by so that the gym won’t be so busy.
Today was day 1 of splitting my weight lifting into upper body one day and lower body the next so I had time for cardio every day. My workout time is my de-stress, meditative time and as I’m lifting there’s this guy who honestly could not get through a sentence w/o saying the f-word. Seriously, I listened for a while and when he hit 10 sentences in a row I asked him to please say a sentence w/o that word. He apologized and did stop but I can’t believe that people think that this behavior is acceptable in a public place. I’m sure he thought I was a huge prude but I don’t understand why this has become acceptable.
The workout was good, though. I’m curious to see if I’ll be sore tomorrow. I lifted for 20 minutes and then had to ride the bike for 5 minutes until a treadclimber became available. I planned to use that for an hour but after 40 minutes my hubby called b/c he had the driveway clear of snow and wanted me to come home before he’d have to shovel again. That reason was legit, our driveway is honestly at about a 30 degree angle, and it’s a bear to keep clean in the winter.
Food yesterday wasn’t good. I’m not going to rehash what I ate b/c I don’t want to tempt anyone who is eating healthy food but even for the high calorie day on my calorie cycling it was too much. Today is a new day, though, and so far I’m on track.
Days on plan this month: 6 (no change)
Progress toward workout goal: 155/250
Good for you for hitting the gym in a blizzard! I don’t do cold well, so I suppose Iowa is no good for me. Actually, my sister’s soon-to-be in-law’s live in Iowa, and she is visiting now… I should call her and see if she is snowed in!
And I COMPLETELY agree with you about the hubby’s helping in all aspects of the house. Mine does for sure, but we have an unspoken when a kid is sick we have to be a team rule, mostly to keep the other kids away and give the sick kid attention, and he bypassed it so I could be with my friends. Yeah, just as an example… he does all the laundry. teehee
I am with you! I hate January ! I might as well add February and March to the mix as well. LOL
We are going to get blasted here in Ohio on Tuesday with snow, snow, snow and artic COLD!
Good for you hitting the gym on a yucky weather day.
You keep up the great work that you are doing. 6 days strong is wonderful!
Joy
Good Job, Brandie! If I got out of school early, I think I’d be like one of the kids and take the rest of the day off. We don’t get to leave early, though, when the kids do. Can’t believe that but it’s true.
Yeah, I know what you mean about the F word. Some people can’t get through a sentence without it. Maybe they think it’s a form of punctuation.
Could you please send some of that snow to southern Kentucky? I love snow and we haven’t gotten a smidge yet.
I understand about the gym being full; frustrating. I also agree with you about the f word; hate that word and it just gets tossed around like it’s some kind of greeting or something.
Congrats on hitting the gym. Keep up the good work and stay warm.
I’m so glad I live in Florida.
I’m so glad I live in Florida.
LOL I’m a big weenie when it comes to the cold, I can’t imagine that I spent my first ten years in Wisconsin. Then again, when you’re ten or under you don’t have to worry much about whether the driveway is shoveled clear.
Snow and cold and more of the same…let’s all go visit Eileen in FLA!
Couldn’t agree w/ you more on the gym situation. It’s packed all the time. The other day I went early afternoon and it was full. Couldn’t believe it. Thankfully, I’ve been able to get a cross-ramp most times. The other day I did treadmill b/c there were no cross-ramps. Oh well. I’m sure it’ll dwindle down soon enough. Parking at the gym is another situation. It’s hard to find spots now b/c the snowbanks are taking up all the space.
Who was the guy talking to?