Too much on my plate…
…literally and figuratively.
The stress of this week finally caught up w/me. I think the problems yesterday started w/my morning workout. I finished my 1st week of the Chalean Extreme program and I have to say that this is the first workout that I haven’t loved. It was more cardio-based, very intense w/plyometrics. I know that these will help me greatly but at 228 pounds springing up from a football stance isn’t a strength of mine. After I finished this workout the 2nd one that was scheduled was for stretching and I was looking forward to it but I really hated it. I can’t explain why, I just didn’t like it. So next week I’m going to stick with the plyometric one and then add in a short TJ workout after that. I’m not going to skip the stretching, but since I always do yoga/pilates on Saturday mornings (a schedule rest day for the program) I’ll get my stretching there.
School went well yesterday but I was on edge all day b/c my hubby was supposed to find out if he got the job he had interviewed for by 3:30. It’s almost 7 am on Saturday and we still haven’t gotten a phone call. I’m guessing it’s not good news but it’s very difficult not knowing. Now I’m guessing we’ll have to wait until at least Monday to know for sure.
Last night we had the opportunity to go out but it wasn’t as joyous as it should have been b/c we had been planning on it being a celebratory dinner. We still tried to make the best of it and it was fantastic to have time to just spend w/each other. It was gorgeous here yesterday, 80 and sunny, so we chose a restaurant on the river that had an outdoor deck. I actually have a tiny tan line from my shirt and sunglasses b/c it was so nice. I had planned on ordering seafood, knowing it would be healthy, but all of the seafood options were breaded and deep fried. I picked the next-healthiest option, a grilled sirloin and instead of a potato and added extra veggies. For some reason, though, I was still hungry after I finished my meal. Not just, “hmm, a little something would be nice” but I think I honestly could have eaten another steak. It could have something to do w/the fact that I’m doing much more intense strength training but for whatever reason I was hungry. That’s where the trouble started. I’m not going to list what I ate b/c I don’t want to plant ideas in your head if you have been sticking to your eating plan but I almost doubled my calories for the day in the 2 hours before bed.
If you have hung in there reading this long post I ask you to read a bit further b/c I’m really stressing over where we’re going to build. We’re still considering the place where the one lot had garbage if and only if they’ll sign a clause that nothing but dirt will be found in our lot. We’ll have over an acre and the area is really nice. The other option we’re considering is about 2 miles away from there in a bedroom community from our current town. It’s in town but the lots are a bit bigger than a standard city lot. The reason this is really appealing to us is that there are a ton of boys the same age as our older son who live in this little neighborhood. I know 2 families that live out there and they said that the neighbors are really nice and look out for everybody’s kids. As much as I want some land (and I do know that there are little boys in the other neighborhood, too, just not as many) it is extremely important to us that there be little boys for Justin to play w/since we’re often unavailable to play b/c of Kyle. I would definitely say that we’re leaning toward the in-town, more-kids option but I just worry that as I drive by the other neighborhood EVERY DAY when I come home from school that I’ll regret our decision. If any of you have input on this dilemma I’d really appreciate your opinions.
My goal for today is to not let yesterday’s gluttony become a 3-day bender. I woke up this morning w/cotton mouth like I would get in college when I was hungover. So I’m going to be pounding the water and eating according to my regular schedule. I’m going to keep looking at my new muscles and yes, I can see changes already after only completing the 1st week of Chalean Extreme. If you like to lift weights I completely recommend this program. It’s tough but SO worth it. I can only imagine how I’m going to look on day 90!
Days on plan this month: 18
Progress toward workout goal: 236/250
Slumpbusters: water = good
Days on plan: 5/6 (b/c of extra exercise, otherwise I’d be 4/6)
Workout minutes: 4250/250 (done!!)
11:15
Kyle is sick again. Started running a low-grade fever last night but this morning it was up to 102.4. Since it’s so early in the illness they couldn’t tell me if it was strep, pneumonia, bronchitis etc, but I did get an antibiotic so I’m happy. He fell asleep basically right when we got home so I was able to do the TJ Cardio Party and play on the WiiFit for a while. I know I have a million things around the house that I should do but for now Kyle is sleeping and I’m the only one at home so I’m just going to sit. Shh, don’t tell anyone 
I hope hubby gets the job, Brandi! I’m crossing my fingers for him. Isn’t it awful how you can be on pins and needles waiting for a call and yet the company may have made a decision and probably decided to wait till Monday to inform the applicant? A simple phone call would have let you relax one way or the other. I hope he gets the job. If not, he’ll find one even better.
Sounds like the lot is a battle of mind over heart. In your mind, it sounds like you’ve convinced yourself that you should choose the lot in town but in your heart, you’d rather go with the other place. For me, I usually follow my heart. Even if the land owner “dumped” on the property, it’s probably just concrete and fill. You could have it tested, as Joy said or just go with it. There will be kids around either location. I guess a lot of it depends on how long you plan to be there. Kids grow up pretty quickly.
We moved 17 times in the eight years my DH was in the military. I swore I would never move again after he got out and I haven’t. My neighborhood has small yards and friendly folks but the kids grew up really fast and I literally craved breathing room. Hence: the ten acres we bought in Florida.
I didn’t have a lot of stability when I was growing up. My parents moved frequently and were fond of “walk outs” where they sold the house and everything in it and moved to a new place where they bought all new furniture. As a result, when I go to my Mom’s place, I find no memories in the surroundings. It’s like going to a stranger’s home. I, on the other hand, tend to cling to my roots. My kids talk about things in the house that they’ve grown up with and they feel a personal connection with the house and the neighborhood. If you plan on staying wherever you go, you might want to take a closer look at what you want after the kids have grown.
oh, wow. You are such an inspiration to me! Even on a *rough* day when you hit a bit of *rough seas.*
I am so impressed with all your diligence in working out and I know about hitting that wall - yesterday, I ended up not even doing my WO after warming up. I think I’ve just been pushing too hard and NOT EATING ENOUGH. I so know what you mean.
Three things send me spiraling out of control on food: trigger foods, not getting enough protein, and, not drinking enough water. I’m thinking you may have hit the *not enough* wall. But, good attitude.
As for the land and job, as you can imagine, I don’t know anything to do other than pray and trust God. You have SUCH a great attitude about so much. I fully believe you will end up making the right choices and that the right opportunities will open up for you guys.
Really - I was so blessed to see your offer to do this *race* together. I can’t think of anyone who inspires me more. Let’s do!
Have a great day and enjoy your weekend sunshine!
Delita
I’ve always been a suburbanite, so I have no idea what it’s like to live anywhere but in suburbia! Sorry, no input from me, I’m afraid!!
Good luck with the workout. I’ve never heard of the Chalean ?? whatever but I’ll be looking into it now! Keep up the great work!