It’s all up to me

Current weight: 222.5 (no change)

Tomorrow is my first official day at my new school and I’m ready to get to work. As much as I love summer I’m realizing that I don’t relax very well. These last few days I have had time to do what I want and I had to pack it full of activities b/c I don’t do well w/nothing to do. Give me a week or 2 and I’ll be begging for the boredom of having nothing to do.

My biggest challenges will be establishing an eating routine and fitting in exercise. Anyone else out there struggle w/this? As a teacher I had a regular schedule and knew exactly when I would eat what. As a counselor my time is a bit more unscheduled and I can’t guarantee that I’ll eat lunch at a certain time or at all. I’ll have to stock my desk w/easy to eat, healthy snacks for emergencies but establish a schedule as soon as I can.

I have also established a workout schedule, at least until we move. The reason that’s an issue is b/c I have to figure my time around picking my son up from school. I’m done w/school an hour before he’s out, although I know I won’t be leaving right away. Once we’re in our new house, though, he’ll be able to ride the bus home and I’ll be able to get home about 45 minutes sooner and start my workout. For now my plan is to workout two times a day, about 30 minutes before school and about 45 minutes after school. It may sound like a lot but I like starting my day w/a workout and the extra metabolic boost is a bonus. I also need to workout after school b/c that keeps me focused on fitness and generally keeps me from pigging out at night. Once I get into a routine I’ll be fine. My goal is still to be under 200 by the end of this year. Slow and steady wins the race, that’s me.

Progress toward workout goal: 93/300