Day 1

Day 1 (as always) went really well.  I didn’t get EVERYTHING on my to do list done, but I wasn’t afraid to delegate tasks that weren’t complete to Christian and schedule other things for a date that was more appropriate.

Last night was the first day that I was tempted to skip jogging, but Christian pushed me into it.  It only took a soft nudge, but I’m glad to have that accountability partner.  And I blew away my last distance for our current run! 1.57 miles! Almost to my 1.6… I think I’ll beat that one next time.  My knees have still been bugging me during my walking, causing me to walk at 2.8 instead of 3.0, but I have found 5.2 to be more comfortable for my jogging pace.

I completed all of my evening routine last night, and felt really great about it.  And of course I stretched before the work out, so those days are easy to hit.  Stretching is probably the main focus of this 21 session.

Catch up and Plans

I did really great with my last cycle till the last day or two when I was on vacation and pretty much just gave up.  I’ve been keeping up for the most part with the 6 a day, which is better than I’d be doing without it.  For now, I’m happy with continuing at about that until things settle down a bit with the new job and Christian’s new job prospects.

I’ve decided on a next cycle.  I’m going to try just focus on simplifying my life.  I want to be able to mark things that need to get done and then not worry about them anymore as well as buid a stronger night routine.

So my goals are this:

* Use Todoist Daily – I think this is my favorite site I’ve found thus far for task management…. mostly because of the ease I can set tasks for future dates. <3  This will let me scheduled tasks for achievable days and not feel overburdened.  It’ll also bring structure to my day.  My goal is NOT to complete the entire list every day, but rather to just keep checking on it daily.

*Work out 3 times per week (5k training)

*A better after work/evening routine – I’d like to start building up a better evening routine.  Most key: Flossing (back to daily), stretching (esp my legs), moisturizing my face, and using lotion.

With all the craziness I’m not looking for perfection this round,  but mostly just trying to keep track of todos and mainting what’s important to me while making the swap to my new position (oh yeah, I got promoted for those that don’t know already).

My other main focus? Is to slow down and take more time for me, for enjoying life with friends and family (i.e. Christian and Bowser). 

I really don’t want to overlaod myself, just add a few things to help bring peace into my life.  To let me take care of things at my own pace, keep track of the things that need to be done and to release that feeling that it all needs to be done RIGHT NOW.

I’ll try to add a few things each week to make my life run more smoothly (such as going through my filing cabinet, organizing my paperwork, switching purses, going through and deleting old emails, etc).

Wish me luck!!

Day 16

Another work out kicked my ass!!  I got towards the end of it and I was pushing through and I had my first thread of doubt about the entire thing.  When I asked Christian if I could do this he laughed and said he was asking himself the same question.  Then he pointed out we did over a mile and a half.  And that we only had to do twice what we did today for a 5k.  He said we’re half way there and we still have nearly 3 months to train.  It made me feel A LOT better.

I think a lot of the down was just feeling worn out.  Not from working out (that was pretty much the best part of the day besides from relaxing with Christain at the end of the night), but from just working so hard before and after work to get all my stuff together and done.  I just haven’t had much me time to really enjoy life lately because I’ve been so busy.

Christian set aside a few things this weekend (we’re pretty much going to use ALL OF our gift certificates) to have some romance and time together this weekend.  We really need it.  I’m so glad I have a 4 day weekend, because I just feel drained.

I did fail to both floss and change the litter last night or do the dishes for that matter.  I was just too tired.  I did get the laundry done and my jog and my veggies in and that was going to have to be enough.

I may wait till Friday to get my license just so I can focus on having some me time and relaxation time tonight and Thursday.  I know Thursday night Christian and I are watching True Blood and having some Long Islands (probably 1 each…) together to let loose after the last few weeks of productivity.  I need to remember to take care of myself, too.

Day 15

Yesterday went pretty well.  Christian made some awesome Fish Burritos that were flipping amazing and had my final veggies of the day (and then some) packed inside.  We had blueberries for dessert.. I know I hit at least 7 yesterday, but it could have been 8.  The first week gusto has definitely worn down.  I no longer am blowing away my goal without trying, but having to work for it again. Le sigh.  I’ll probably have to step up to 7 next instead of 8.

I surprised myself last night by changing the litter even when I had given myself permission not to (as I don’t feel like it’s sticking), but something wouldn’t let me.  I did miss flossing last night though.  Which means I’m still flossing 6 days a week at least and I’m okay with that.  That’s enough of a pull forward.  I still feel like that habit is a success.

This was especially surprising because I worked early the next day and was up 40 minutes past my bed time.  I just wanted to go to bed but I couldn’t do it without changing that litter.  Crazysauce!!

Day 14

And I’ve accomplished two weeks!!  I need to get better about the weekends still.  Sunday, too, was a fruit dominated day.  Mostly because I went grocery shopping and bought so many delicous ones.  We did have some good veggies too.

We also started week 2 of 5k training and man, did it kick both of our asses.  It didn’t look like that much of a step up, but that little bit extra required quite the push.  Right now Christian and I are pretty sure we’re going to have repeat this week once in order to feel confident moving on.

It’s kind of pathetic that a minute and a half of jogging can be a lot, but when you have to hit it again and again, it just starts to wear.  The next up involves two spirts of running for 3 minutes (and two at 90 seconds) and I want to be ready for that next push up.  For running for 3 minutes straight! 

Which is funny, because I’ve definitely done it before when it felt good, but I knew when I was done I didn’t have to go back up again if it didn’t feel great.  Training requires more of a push.

Don’t get me wrong, it still went great and I still felt fantastic after, but I definitely had to push to get there.

On the plus side, I did 1.5 miles which felt pretty good.  I’m looking forward to doing more and more.

Oh! I forgot to mention this on my last post, but I spent a good chunk of Saturday evening looking up other training programs to do everything from a 10k to a marathon to an Ironman.  I don’t think I would ever have the will to do an Ironman, but I would like to work my way up to a marathon.

Angie and I even made a goal to do one together 2015.  Which is pretty awesome for a pair with bad knees who never even thought they’d be able to run at all again.

Day 13

Being nearly out of fresh fruit at home made this day a bit more of a challenge.  Desptie that, I still managed to get my 6 in.  Though I will admit it was more fruit than usual.  And I didn’t have my normal salad for lunch.

Also got the kitty litter done.

Today was very productive though in that I got a rediculous amount of stuff done.  So that was nice.  I do suck at making my back posts detailed. But when all you’re commenting on is getting in so many fruits and veggies and changing the kitty litter, it’s hard to expand too much.

Day 12

Friday went well.  Got all of my fruits and veggies in mostly before work and so dinner was some veggies and pizza again.

Also, did the kitty litter.  It’s funny, but I feel like even though I’m doing great with the kitty litter, I’m not sure if it’s going to stick.  But I think even if I don’t do it every day, it’ll still be every other day.