Updating without a job but a positive outlook...
Whoa, I have not updated this in SOME time. Lots of things have happened; I fell officially off the exercise bandwagon because of finals, then not being able to afford a gym pass and working so much with the internship. I was trying to maintain food, since I knew I couldn't exercise for six weeks. I've gained some weight, but realize it's not good food choices and lack of exercise.
Then my job shut down suddenly and I fell into a mini-depression.
Things are looking up now; we have some interesting money situations, we might be able to go to the farmer's market next week, and we're in the process of busting down the old treadmill. While there are really no group classes worth my time during this summer session, I'm hopeful that once we get rid of the treadmill, we can purchase another one and I'll start running again. I've been participating in research studies, so plan on using the compensation to buy an used treadmill. Maybe I'll finally get new sneakers, too!
I feel as though I'm finally moving out of the depressing transition. I started writing in my planner, and was going to put exercise plans in it as well, much like I used to do before my life got flipped. (I also realized I weigh as much as I did this time last August before I buckled down, so not total gains, but somewhat disconcerting.) I maybe have been eating too much ice cream, so will try to be cognizant of that. I know that the red wine-dark chocolate-sweatpants club will be starting soon, so I may have some struggles, but am trying to keep a positive attitude. If I gained weight this week, then so be it.
I can only be so awesome for so long.
There's possibility of the new treadmill and then the gym pass in the fall that I will be able to use a LOT since there's no longer full-time work involved. I have an idea of coming in the mornings, doing spin, taking too-hot showers, then spending the day doing research or something similar. It'll all shake out...
... it's good to finally have a much better attitude.
Then my job shut down suddenly and I fell into a mini-depression.
Things are looking up now; we have some interesting money situations, we might be able to go to the farmer's market next week, and we're in the process of busting down the old treadmill. While there are really no group classes worth my time during this summer session, I'm hopeful that once we get rid of the treadmill, we can purchase another one and I'll start running again. I've been participating in research studies, so plan on using the compensation to buy an used treadmill. Maybe I'll finally get new sneakers, too!
I feel as though I'm finally moving out of the depressing transition. I started writing in my planner, and was going to put exercise plans in it as well, much like I used to do before my life got flipped. (I also realized I weigh as much as I did this time last August before I buckled down, so not total gains, but somewhat disconcerting.) I maybe have been eating too much ice cream, so will try to be cognizant of that. I know that the red wine-dark chocolate-sweatpants club will be starting soon, so I may have some struggles, but am trying to keep a positive attitude. If I gained weight this week, then so be it.
I can only be so awesome for so long.
There's possibility of the new treadmill and then the gym pass in the fall that I will be able to use a LOT since there's no longer full-time work involved. I have an idea of coming in the mornings, doing spin, taking too-hot showers, then spending the day doing research or something similar. It'll all shake out...
... it's good to finally have a much better attitude.