Weight, Energy, Routines
I'm carrying about 20 pounds of excess weight that I'm having some serious trouble losing. It wasn't so bad before I started taking Zoloft, which causes me to retain water as well. I have a gym membership and I am watching my caloric intake, but I am not losing any weight. I have trouble getting into a routine of going to the gym regularly. I'll go 3 days a week for two weeks straight and then get there 1-2 times a week for the next two weeks. I've noticed that my attendance drastically decreases towards the end of my monthly cycle, but that really should not be an excuse. I'd like to go three times a week, minimum. The kids love the play area and they get upset when we don't go. I'd like for them to know what to expect, but for that to happen I need to find the willpower to stick to a routine.
Ideally, I'd like to work out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, I'd like to workout after I pick Sage up from school and then take them to the open swim at 4pm. On the other days, I could work out from 10:00-11:30 and then feed them lunch at the gym before Sage has to be at school at noon. I could also work out after I pick Sage up from school, which is what I've been doing when I manage to go at all. I keep telling myself, "Oh, well I'll definitely start going to the gym regularly during the summer when the kids are driving my crazy." I want to start now, though. I need to start now. I need to lose this weight because if I don't I will never have enough energy to take care of my kids without being a grumpy bitch all day. How do I do this, folks?
Ideally, I'd like to work out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, I'd like to workout after I pick Sage up from school and then take them to the open swim at 4pm. On the other days, I could work out from 10:00-11:30 and then feed them lunch at the gym before Sage has to be at school at noon. I could also work out after I pick Sage up from school, which is what I've been doing when I manage to go at all. I keep telling myself, "Oh, well I'll definitely start going to the gym regularly during the summer when the kids are driving my crazy." I want to start now, though. I need to start now. I need to lose this weight because if I don't I will never have enough energy to take care of my kids without being a grumpy bitch all day. How do I do this, folks?