My Journey

Must be something to do with the moon or the weather or something because it was just this weekend gone that I was saying to Al that I started using the gym at home but then with running around the past couple of weeks that has all fallen apart. You are right, I think not having enough exercise does make me a little grumpy so tomorrow night I am going to be back on the gym again. I have pilates tonight and I know I will enjoy that.
Sorry to hear that you are having some sleepless nights - I know what it is like once your children start to sleep through and then start waking up in the night - it is murder ! Hang in there - it does get better.
Don't kids come up with the damndest sayings sometimes !
Take care and have a great week !
Me

D and I hope to have kids in about 5 years time and I am definitely finding out a lot about having them through these blogs ;-)

1) Good idea. I never thought to TAPE an exercise show. It'll be cheaper.

2) Planning, yep. We really need to don't we to succeed.

3) Mmm, I wonder if we can find the instructions on the internet, hehe.

4) BOTH! I highly recommend a good cry too after giving it a good go this weekend AND laughing hysterically, I am sure it burns some calories.

Keep up the great work and great attitude M! You're a gem.

Another great post! You always give my day a lift. Don't beat yourself up too much about the exercise. You ARE doing some and your other plans WILL fall into place.

Yep I agree with Sue. At least you're getting to the gym and doing something.

My hubby is always around if I want to tape something on the VCR so I've never had to do it myself, thank goodness.

Been through the 3 year old phase with my daughter too, so I know where you're coming from.

It is hard to get all you want done with kids around - even as they are getting older..lol
Everytime I used to grab a video, when they were off playing quietly- as soon as i got half way through they would want something,or start fighting with each other so I would have to pause it - it took me twice the amount of time to do!

LOL I had no idea how to record a show either and had to get written instructions. I am about to put it to the test and tape foxtel pilates. I loved the yoga TV so hope the pilates is as good.

I didn't know about the Ikea store, my husband insists he told me but I am sure I would have paid attention to something that exciting.

OMG! I remember when my daughter said that to me but it was at home.

Your are probably much more active than when you were before you started your journey. I never seem to get in as much exercise as I would like - I plan but it doesn't always happen. Main thing I think is to be aware and just try and get the body busier! Your little man sounds a gem!

Hey I can barely turn the TV on!

Out of the mouths of babes eh? Lol. I hear you about the no sleep thing, it does make everything else very hard too! Do you work fulltime?
Hopefully setting the video will help. That time of night is hectic in our household too. I always wonder how my parents had anytime to themselves at night with 4 kids to read stories, give dinner to, bath, sing songs etc!
A good laugh and a good cry is a great idea :-)

Gosh, just read your comment on my blog. You certainly have your hands full! It's hard work isn't it, but so rewarding! I really hope things settle down soon and you start to get more time to work on you. I think you are doing brilliantly in the face of all these obstacles (not really obstacles, but busy-ness). You like many of the other journallers are what I call superwomen!! (What I aspire to be) :-)

You are doing great to be exercising every day. Don't be hard on yourself b/c it isn't more! It's sooo hard to get up early after interrupted sleep, but as you say, that plan is there when the little one settles to a new routine. Once again you are inspiring :)

LBTEPA

Margaret, you are doing a fantastic job. Don't be too hard on yourself - when it comes to exercise, something is always better than nothing! Sometimes with a weight loss journey we just have to take it one day at a time. Thank you again for your email the other day. You are very inspiring. I enjoy checking in each day to see what you're up to next. keep smiling :)

having a plan vs actually executing the plan. the age old weightlosers dilemma, its great to hear you will work it out!! the determination will get you to 68kg you can count on it :D

That's great that the gym at work is working out (haha :P)! Hopefully you'll be able to get your VCR sorted out and once things calm down with your chid, be able to wake up early.

And the kid whose nanny I am said something more or less the same to me, "Are you pregnant? You're going to have a baby!" Same as you, it was after having started losing weight too! Kids are great. :D