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LOL! Maybe I don't but I need the stress relief if nothing else! :-)

I hope January and February are boring. Winter is already wearing on me though and we're expecting a big snow storm here in the next day or so (where I am I think they're talking 4-8"... 4 isn't bad at all but 8 is trouble). LOL again at winter being over faster in relation to how much I'm moving around! Too funny! Thanks for the smiles Carolyn!

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nancydewolf wrote:> So... now I'm planning to do > RTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll consider it > a bonus. wow nancy, with your super busy and active life, you dont need to workout! LOLOLOLhang in there... december is typically a hectic time of year... just wait until boring january and february get here... and winter drags on and on in march. you will have more time to workout then... and it will be here very soon at the rate you are running around now :*carolyn.

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Thanks Darcy!!

It's 10:00 PM and I'm soooo tired. I really want to go to sleep but I just need some time to do nothing for a while. Will definitely be going to bed soon though.

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Wow, I guess you are busy!! Hang in there ..Darcy

On Dec 13, 2007 9:28 PM, nancydewolf <nancydewolfsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

Today I wanted to do Jari Love's Ripped to the Core but ended up needing to get my grocery shopping done during my workout time, going to work, coming home for lunch and then doing tons of laundry and a lot of other stuff (including just relaxing) then working at my evening meetings. I was also planning to work out tomorrow but a friend's mom died Wednesday and I have to go to the funeral tomorrow. I couldn't make the visitation today (because of work) and absolutely must go to the funeral for her. That means I have to be out of here early enough that I probably won't be able to squeeze in a morning workout either. I'm missing the WW staff holiday party (which is kind of okay, even when I know people I still hate these things though this would have been more fun than I'm imagining I'm sure) but it does mean I can attend DD's 1st grade writing workshop celebration in the afternoon which she is VERY happy about. Attending that means if I workout it will have to be in the evening but I have to pick up DS from his tutor at 5 and then pick up nuts orders (Girl Scout fundraiser) and sort them for the moms to pick up from me on Saturday. Aaaargh. Saturday is picking out a tree and start decorating day. Sunday is fall over exhausted day! ;-) So... now I'm planning to do RTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll consider it a bonus. I have NO plans for Monday as of this moment (except taking my daughter to dance after school). I am trying my best to keep it that way! I am way too busy and I'm really sick of it!!!! (I did say no to helping wrap gifts at a local store for a school fundraiser for this weekend, I'm trying at least.)

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You are so smart ! I really tried to figure out when to get a 10 minute workout in today, I preach this to my WW members, but today it just didn't work. Sometimes I could probably workout for 10 minutes but don't want to take the time to get into exercise-friendly clothes, do the workout and change again. Just too much effort even though I know the workout would probably do me a world of good. Will have to try more tomorrow. Thanks so much for this wonderful reminder!

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It sounds like you have a full plate for sure. I think its really important to take time for ourselves no matter how busy we are. I know that sounds impossible, but it can be done. Even a 10 minute workout might make you feel better and feel like you got something in.

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I've figured out the solution to your problem with not enough time to workout. You should become an aerobics instructor and teach classes at your Weight Watchers meetings so that while doing all that you do to help others, you also get to workout. LOL I know there are days that I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day and miss workouts because of it. It's tough sometimes, but remember that you are still doing so much more then most people to improve your fitness level that it is okay to miss it once in a while.

HUGS!

Tonya L. -www.smellabella.comwww.trainingwithtonya.com

plans change, venting, rambling

Today I wanted to do Jari Love's Ripped to the Core but ended up needing to get my grocery shopping done during my workout time, going to work, coming home for lunch and then doing tons of laundry and a lot of other stuff (including just relaxing) then working at my evening meetings. I was also planning to work out tomorrow but a friend's mom died Wednesday and I have to go to the funeral tomorrow. I couldn't make the visitation today (because of work) and absolutely must go to the funeral for her. That means I have to be out of here early enough that I probably won't be able to squeeze in a morning workout either. I'm missing the WW staff holiday party (which is kind of okay, even when I know people I still hate these things though this would have been more fun than I'm imagining I'm sure) but it does mean I can attend DD's 1st grade writing workshop celebration in the afternoon which she is VERY happy about. Attending that means if I workout it will have to be in the evening but I have to pick up DS from his tutor at 5 and then pick up nuts orders (Girl Scout fundraiser) and sort them for the moms to pick up from me on Saturday. Aaaargh. Saturday is picking out a tree and start decorating day. Sunday is fall over exhausted day! ;-) So... now I'm planning to do RTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll consider it a bonus. I have NO plans for Monday as of this moment (except taking my daughter to dance after school). I am trying my best to keep it that way! I am way too busy and I'm really sick of it!!!! (I did say no to helping wrap gifts at a local store for a school fundraiser for this weekend, I'm trying at least.)

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nancy,

you sound really busy right now!! this last week seemed overwhelming!

there will be weeks like that where working out seems impossible!

i like tonya's idea about becoming an instructor:) it sounds fun and

it is true you would get regular workouts in because of your

commitment to the people in your class.

i'm thinking about the juggling act called my life and self care is

low on the list of priorities. i feel guilty about taking time for

myself...i'm going to try to break out of the guilty mind set and have

a healthy time just for me. the health club is probably the best place

for me in the mornings when my husband can be home to take care of the

kids.

stacey

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> I've figured out the solution to your problem with not enough time

to workout. You should become an aerobics instructor and teach

classes at your Weight Watchers meetings so that while doing all that

you do to help others, you also get to workout. LOL I know there are

days that I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day and miss

workouts because of it. It's tough sometimes, but remember that you

are still doing so much more then most people to improve your fitness

level that it is okay to miss it once in a while.

>

> HUGS!

> Tonya L. -

> www.smellabella.com

> www.trainingwithtonya.com

> plans change, venting, rambling

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> Today I wanted to do Jari Love's Ripped to the Core but ended up

needing to get my grocery shopping done during my workout time, going

to work, coming home for lunch and then doing tons of laundry and a

lot of other stuff (including just relaxing) then working at my

evening meetings. I was also planning to work out tomorrow but a

friend's mom died Wednesday and I have to go to the funeral tomorrow.

I couldn't make the visitation today (because of work) and absolutely

must go to the funeral for her. That means I have to be out of here

early enough that I probably won't be able to squeeze in a morning

workout either. I'm missing the WW staff holiday party (which is kind

of okay, even when I know people I still hate these things though this

would have been more fun than I'm imagining I'm sure) but it does mean

I can attend DD's 1st grade writing workshop celebration in the

afternoon which she is VERY happy about. Attending that means if I

workout it will have to be in the evening but I have to pick up DS

from his tutor at 5 and then pick up nuts orders (Girl Scout

fundraiser) and sort them for the moms to pick up from me on Saturday.

Aaaargh. Saturday is picking out a tree and start decorating day.

Sunday is fall over exhausted day! ;-) So... now I'm planning to do

RTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll consider

it a bonus. I have NO plans for Monday as of this moment (except

taking my daughter to dance after school). I am trying my best to keep

it that way! I am way too busy and I'm really sick of it!!!! (I did

say no to helping wrap gifts at a local store for a school fundraiser

for this weekend, I'm trying at least.)

>

>

>

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Stacey,

When trying to motivate yourself to take care of you, think about the last time you were on an airplane. In the instructions at the beginning, you're told that if you are traveling with a child and the oxygen masks drop down to put yours on first and then your childs. Do you know why? Because if you don't take care of yourself first, you won't have the oxygen to take care of your kids. Its the same with other forms of self care. If you don't take care of your body, you won't have the energy or stamina to take care of your family. So finding some time just for you is really the most important thing in your day, otherwise you aren't able to care for everyone else.

Tonya L. -www.smellabella.comwww.trainingwithtonya.com

plans change, venting, rambling> > > > Today I wanted to do Jari Love's Ripped to the Core but ended upneeding to get my grocery shopping done during my workout time, goingto work, coming home for lunch and then doing tons of laundry and alot of other stuff (including just relaxing) then working at myevening meetings. I was also planning to work out tomorrow but afriend's mom died Wednesday and I have to go to the funeral tomorrow.I couldn't make the visitation today (because of work) and absolutelymust go to the funeral for her. That means I have to be out of hereearly enough that I probably won't be able to squeeze in a morningworkout either. I'm missing the WW staff holiday party (which is kindof okay, even when I know people I still hate these things though thiswould have been more fun than I'm imagining I'm sure) but it does meanI can attend DD's 1st grade writing workshop celebration in theafternoon which she is VERY happy about. Attending that means if Iworkout it will have to be in the evening but I have to pick up DSfrom his tutor at 5 and then pick up nuts orders (Girl Scoutfundraiser) and sort them for the moms to pick up from me on Saturday.Aaaargh. Saturday is picking out a tree and start decorating day.Sunday is fall over exhausted day! ;-) So... now I'm planning to doRTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll considerit a bonus. I have NO plans for Monday as of this moment (excepttaking my daughter to dance after school). I am trying my best to keepit that way! I am way too busy and I'm really sick of it!!!! (I didsay no to helping wrap gifts at a local store for a school fundraiserfor this weekend, I'm trying at least.)> > >

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Tonya,

This was just hilarious!!! I do quite a bit of "instructing" about exercise in classes and during one-on-one discussions with members so who knows, maybe this is a good idea! :-) (I have to admit, all the talk about Darcy's studying and all that for personal trainer certification did get me thinking about it for a few fleeting seconds but that is not really the direction I want to take career-wise, I just want the knowledge without all the stress and expense.)

You are so right, of course, about what I do fitness-wise and all but I've been missing so much with all the illness floating around here last week and now all the craziness this week. Sigh. I'm still farther ahead than I used to be though and at least I want to workout which is good. We've got our tree and are decorating it and the house soon. Monday is my last day for a few weeks with no obligations until DD's dance class after school and I'm really trying hard to keep it that way. I blocked off the whole morning for my workout already and am planning on the afternoon being quiet. Just have a new TV with dvd/vcr combo (all one unit, we'll see how it is) being delivered (early Christmas present from my dad, hopefully I'll have time to take advantage of it by Tuesday with a workout using it) and some Brownie moms coming by to pick up their daughters' nut orders during the day but I can sit home and deal with those temporary interruptions to my peacefulness.

Gotta get started on the decorating. Thanks for the support (and laugh) Tonya!!

plans change, venting, rambling

Today I wanted to do Jari Love's Ripped to the Core but ended up needing to get my grocery shopping done during my workout time, going to work, coming home for lunch and then doing tons of laundry and a lot of other stuff (including just relaxing) then working at my evening meetings. I was also planning to work out tomorrow but a friend's mom died Wednesday and I have to go to the funeral tomorrow. I couldn't make the visitation today (because of work) and absolutely must go to the funeral for her. That means I have to be out of here early enough that I probably won't be able to squeeze in a morning workout either. I'm missing the WW staff holiday party (which is kind of okay, even when I know people I still hate these things though this would have been more fun than I'm imagining I'm sure) but it does mean I can attend DD's 1st grade writing workshop celebration in the afternoon which she is VERY happy about. Attending that means if I workout it will have to be in the evening but I have to pick up DS from his tutor at 5 and then pick up nuts orders (Girl Scout fundraiser) and sort them for the moms to pick up from me on Saturday. Aaaargh. Saturday is picking out a tree and start decorating day. Sunday is fall over exhausted day! ;-) So... now I'm planning to do RTTC on Monday and if I get in any workout before then I'll consider it a bonus. I have NO plans for Monday as of this moment (except taking my daughter to dance after school). I am trying my best to keep it that way! I am way too busy and I'm really sick of it!!!! (I did say no to helping wrap gifts at a local store for a school fundraiser for this weekend, I'm trying at least.)

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Great idea! Being an aerobics instructor is what I am most proud of, and gtting

paid to work out is a sweet deal!

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Great analogy, Tonya!

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