Mission Impossible???

So here I am, many months later! I was so stressed out that I ended up on Zoloft to help me out with my post-partum anxiety/stress. It never really did get better and I felt my life took a scary turn. It was then I went and saw my doctor. I got some medicine and that was when my attitude changed. If it wouldn't leave me functional, I wasn't going to do it. I stopped stressing so much. 

Now that school is out I want to go back and try my original challenge, track my food and work out daily. I'm also going to try out Plexus and see if it works on my health just like it has helped my family. I'll be checking in now and then to let you know how it is all going

Challenge: Mission Impossible

It's been so long!

At least it feels that way!

I last posted about Daily Burn and LoseIt! and how I was excited to use these apps to help me reach my goals. Well, between now and then a level of stress hit me that I haven't experienced since my firstborn was about the same age and report cards were due.

I felt as though I had to over compensate in some areas because I wasn't mentally prepared. Side note: before I had my daughter,  I prepared myself as best as I could mentally, physically,  and spiritually. I didn't experience many of the roller coaster emotions that I had with my first, mostly because I tried my best to prepare myself. I really didn't look past the 3 month mark once I'd returned to work and past the first few months back.

So I basically had an emotional breakdown. Logging and exercising has been the least of my worries. I know it should be at the top,  but I had other things to worry about and fill my precious time with. Even though this started about a month ago, I've just been trying to get back to my normal, functioning self. I shared a few things about what's going on to a few people at work and this week has felt much better. If that's the case then I'll be getting back into things in no time flat, but as of right now it's mission Impossible.

Challenge Accepted!

So almost an entire month ago I challenged myself and others to meal plan or track their eating. Meal planning is hard, then there are leftovers and I'm never sure just how much remains. On the other hand, tracking my food is much easier. I've, for the most part (except around the holidays), have done really well at eating healthier. 

Now, because I know myself, I took it one step further. I've been a member of LoseIt! for years, and have sometimes been consistent and sometimes not... So I decided to purchase the premium. I'm crazy, I know. But it shows me what I'm doing right and what I need to fix. So I get to have LoseIt! keep track and inform me of my patterns. It has also helped me track my water intake which is great! But most importantly, I paid for it which is going to make me more accountable! 

I'm also at a point where I want to work out again. My husband uses Planet Fitness, which is fantastic! I don't have the availability to leave my girls with someone every day for 1 hour. I am a mom and a teacher with responsibilities. I could make a detailed list but I'm sure you understand if you're a parent and you bring work home. It's just all so much, so DailyBurn has caught my eye for some time. I like that I have a 30-day free trial to see if it'll work for me. I tried it tonight for the first time. I have sore muscles I have not felt in a long time. It's nice! I was able to pause it to take care of my crying child, and finished 1 hour later. It's convenient because I can stream it almost anywhere! I'll see how I feel by day 30! 

So my challenge to you: find something that'll work for you. Do you need to spend some dough? Do you need a friend or group to rely on? What is it that you need? Find your nitch and stick with it! 

Challenge?

So I'm currently working on getting things in order, we are getting our plans in gear. We still have our cell phones and no internet.

But as far as a healthy me, I've found 2 things that seem to be working so I'll challenge you. 1) meal planning... I've made some scrumptious stuff already. 2) logging everything I eat! It's been a wake up call. So the challenge, try one of the 2 above and stick with it! 

Swinging On Back

Last weekend, I had a mental break-down... It's been a rough month thus far. So very blessed with family! 

Our family is making changes. 

I'd like to lose the baby weight from my first pregnancy as I've successfully maintained my weight since returning to work, but now I'm ready for more changes. :)

My husband is planning on going hunting next hunting season and will be hauling a "backpack" with him for days so he wants to lose weight so he can actually make the trek.

We are also making other lifestyle changes... We are getting rid of our smartphones, going back to basic, and getting Internet instead. After 3 years, it'll be about time. :-) With my job and the hubs going back to school, it'll be much easier. So, less distractions for me... Hopefully.

Right now, I'm just going to get back into the groove, eventually I'll post challenges again!