two steps

Working with snotty nosed kids on a daily basis usually leads to me spending most of the winter months with a cold, or worse. A couple weeks ago, I battled a sore throat. This week, it’s a horrible cold (read, never ending runny nose) and an ear infection. My mom told me once that as a child, I rarely had ear infections. She must have jinxed me, because as an “adult” I’ve had a ton.

My biggest whoohoo for the last couple weeks has been that I am down a total of ten pounds since the beginning of this year. Another huge thing for me is, despite feeling like absolute crap half this week, I pushed myself to work out every day. In fact, four of the seven days, I did multiple work outs.
I don’t feel as great about myself as I would like to, but I feel good.

My goals for this next week are just to do as much, if not more, than last week. I’d like to do two work outs every day, but I know that my Tuesday/Thursday schedule most likely won’t allow for it. The walking I do on campus kinda makes up for not having a second workout though, I guess?
Also, I want to work on eating better. I’ve been doing a much better job on eating breakfast every morning (Lena & the #breakfastclub have definitely helped with that!) Now, just to make sure that healthiness continues on throughout the rest of the day. It’s insanely hard though, when I’m not getting home until nearly 8. By the time we’re home, Hailey’s ready for bed, then I’m gathering things for the next day and finishing homework. Dinner’s a last thought and it’s hard to find something healthy when all I want to do is lay on the couch and crash. Suggestions? Yes, please!


One step at a time, and we’re one step closer.