I’m so sorry that I’ve neglected this blog lately. As I mentioned last week, my schedule has suddenly gotten really busy, and I’ve been feeling like I barely have any time to do anything anymore.
Of course, that’s being a bit overly dramatic, but I do feel like I have to figure out a way to get a handle on this new, crazier schedule.
During the week, I don’t get home until around 6pm, which makes for a really long day. I’ m so tired that I am not at all motivated to go workout most evenings. I barely feel motivated enough to make dinner, and it’s been nice that I have quite a few recipes that I made ahead and put in the freezer. (One more thing for my growing to-do list is to update my “Bella Cooks” link with all of the new recipes I’ve been trying out).
The weekends seem to go by in a flash, and because I’m not able to sleep in on either day (TNT trainings on Saturday begin at 7am, WW meetings start at 9am on Sunday), I feel pretty exhausted.
I actually think that the key for me to feeling better and dealing more productively with this new schedule is to get enough sleep during the week. As I’ve written many times before, I’m a night owl by nature, but I really need to try to get to bed by 9:30 or 10pm so that I can wake up early and work out. I know that I’m not going to be in the mood to work out after I get home at 6pm, so if I’m going to keep up with my TNT trainings, it’s going to have to happen in the morning. Plus, if I’m more well rested during the week, I know I’ll have more energy on the weekends, so I don’t spend half the time in a zombie-like mode.
I keep reminding myself that this extra class is only for a short while and the money will be really worth it in the summer when it’s time to get a new car. Until then, I just have to adjust.
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Hang in there. Sounds like going to bed early might help. I’m a night owl, too, so I know how challenging that can be!
i’ve missed you! but i totally get it..i’m also a night owl and getting up hurts!!
i would suggest picking ONE morning to get up early and workout. Start with one. Like, Monday..Don’t promise yourself more til Tuesday;) Then try Wednesday..Again don’t promise yourself more til Thursday..Then try Friday:)
that’s three mornings a week but you are only starting with the daunting task of ONE:)
you are doing great honey!!
Lisa, this is a great idea. I’m so glad you’re always here to remind me of my 2009 mantra: “moderation.” I think I’m going to try this tomorrow – I’m just going to promise myself to get up early on Friday morning. We’ll work on the other days one at a time. Excellent reminder!