Sunday, January 27, 2013
I'm still in. . . but barely
Well, week 3 is over and I have gotten progressively worse each week. I think I did better at the last challenge because each challenge was only 1 week long and I was able to tell myself, "just a few more days", when the challenge became hard. But I'm finding myself overwhelmed with life right now and instead of being motivated and inspired, the challenge has felt like another burden or obligation to me. And, lately, something else that I'm sucking at. My personal challenge has gotten in the way of exercise for me, too. Or vice versa. Getting 8 hrs of sleep a night is difficult, I've discovered, if I need to wake up before 6 to exercise. Through this challenge and the last I've learned about myself that I am a morning exerciser. I have, through this challenge, pushed myself to accomplish some pretty cool things that I wight never have done like going on a 15 mile bike ride with my husband and making it to a 5:45 am (AM!!!) exercise class at the Y (I seriously, could barely walk the next day). So again, I will not even come close to winning this challenge, but it may just be another internal victory. (sigh)
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I'm proud of you, Amanda! I still can't believe all you are able to do with homeschooling your 4 kiddos (under 6), keeping a tidy house (at least any time I show up!), eating a healthy diet (keeping in mind each child's can/can't haves), coming to church with four in tow... You are doing so many, many good things. (And a 5:45AM workout is fantastic!)
ReplyDeleteHang in there and take this challenge for what it is - just a 5 week challenge to help us learn about ourselves. Right? And if you realize you picked an extra-hard personal goal (at least you did in my mind!) then just move on and do what you can in the other areas.
I was telling Ryan the other day that I need to see you more because I always leave wanting to be better.
I miss you so much Amanda! I wish we were close so we could exercise together or let our munchkins play while we chat. Pete especially misses your family! Keep up all your efforts and remember it isn't about perfection but about just doing your best. And your best is always good enough, even if it isn't what you wished it was. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! Life gets crazy and busy and its hard to get everything accomplished that you want and still keep up with the challenge. A lot of it is me being lazy too though. And I seriously had no idea I ate so many darn sweets! And then if I eat two I say "screw it, I'm eating 10 now!" That's the right attitude, right? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, good luck with your sleep goal!
Thank you ladies for your encouragement. You guys rock! I have the best Jens! (ha ha! I'm so corny.)
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