my weekend

I have to say I had a really good weekend. I spent time with the kiddos, hubby, friends and it was nice. I didn't really have any worries this weekend and it was great..Sometimes its so nice to not do anything but be with the family. I mean seriously, I didn't clean, I didn't obsess which I realize I have started doing way to much. I did some laundry but that is pretty self sufficient:)
Saturday we went up to the Hualapai mountains and played in the snow. It was great and the kids were gung ho until they were frozen and wet. Then they were ready to come home. I also went shopping with the kiddos and a friend Saturday night. The kids were so well behaved. I don't think I even raised my voice once.
We finally got the 8:30 bed time routine going. It seems to going pretty well. Its funny because I've always wanted them on a schedule and my hubby had been pretty oblivious to it. He didn't really care then he talked to someone who was talking routine and all that and boom he was gung ho. He is usually like that. Someone will mention what they think is a good idea and he will want to implement it. When of course I have mentioned it before..but I guess it sounds better coming from someone else..ha ha..Its hard because I need him to back me because I can't do it by myself. I have been getting more done to since the boys have been in bed. Except maybe the baby. He is usually up with me, and sometimes snoozing. His schedule is a little different. But things are going well..I'm happy and really at peace!

What I haven't been doing

I guess I should not be so hard on myself..I mean I do have 3 kids, a husband and a home to take care of. I need to not feel guilty..but I do. I went to Tucson a few weeks ago and that pretty much killed my work out routine. I am down to 135. So I have lost a pound, but geez..I need to get my butt in gear. Its on my mind and I feel guilty for not doing it. I know what I want to do and that as I put it off it will get harder..I've not even blogged because of my guilt. I absolutely hate saying I'm going to do some thing and then not following through. It makes me mad. So I know all of you have been thinking, wow Jennifer must be working out hard and not been able to blog..Sorry to disappoint. Oh well its a bump in the road and I will get there..It just may take longer to get there than originally anticipated. Hopefully tonight I will jump start my work out.

4 workouts in

So at the risk of running off my fellow bloggers I will try not to post as much after tonight. I've done 4 workouts. I've been sore after every single one and during every single one. Tonight I didn't finish up as strong as I would have liked too. I think working out late in the evening kills my thunder. By this point I'm tired and feeling sort of burnt out. So I think tomorrow I will take off of my work out and walk. I'm determined and I don't want to burn myself out. I feel that I'm am getting stronger and some things are getting easier. But tonight some of them felt harder. I felt lazy and sloppy. So I think my body is saying "hey slow it down, you just gave birth 15 weeks ago." It feel like longer but since I haven't done really a whole lot but walking I know I need to be easy on me. Plus as everyone snoozes here I sit ready to clean house. I've got extra energy now. Lol.
I must say I'm proud though. I give it a lot of thought and I am looking forward to work outs. Just gotta squeeze em in. I will let you know in a week or so how its going. If your curiosity gets the best of you message me on FB;)
Oh and if I get the nerve I may post a before pic. But then if I don't stick with it you'll all know how I really look. Accountability or what. Lol

McFatty Monday (Yes, I know its Tues)

Why do I want to get in shape? Well there are a list of reasons...some for vanity, some for me, some for my children. But mainly because Ive never fully felt like I was in shape. Like I could strut around in a bathing suit without feeling insecure. Call me crazy, but clothing hides a lot. Ive always been thin, but Its something I'd like to call skinny fat. I just gotta stay motivated. Which seems good thus far. My weight upon graduating high school was 118. I recently read that being at your graduating weight is your healthy weight. After baby number 1, I went down again. after baby number 2 I landed around 125. 3 babies later its 136 on a good day.
Besides should Robert Pattinson ever walk through that door, I have to look good..buh-bye Brandon:P
McFatty Monday I like it!!THis link explains McFatty Monday! Thanks Amanda!!
http://theheirtoblair.com/2010/01/04/its-a-new-year-a-new-me/

Its getting tough!

Today was my 3rd official work out. I was so proud of myself thinking it was my 4th, but since I skipped one I am behind one. Things are going good though. I've noticed my endurance picking up a little. I am of course going through all the withdrawls of being painfully out of shape though. Tonight after my work out I felt nauseous. I'm sure the fact that I waited until 11pm didn't help. But the baby was cranky and I was determined not to miss another work out. So once he went off to dream land(and my shows were over) I popped in my DVD. I love these work outs. 20 mins, with cardio and weight training mix. I wouldn't have thought it would work, but my muscles get tired. I feel weak and they burn, they burn good. So its working. Plus I'm breastfeeding, so I should be burning uber calories. I'm not going to give up. I want this bad!! Plus watching the bachelor and all the women fawning over him really motivates me. They are gorgeous and in shape. I can taste the victory. 27 days to go! Plus it feels so good and I swear I can already see a difference.

Good luck to my friends who are in the same boat! I can't wait to hear how its going:)

Day 3

Day 3 of my work out was really hard..I was having a hard time concentrating and am still really sore from day before yesterday. I know what I want and how it is attainable, but its still hard none the less. I didn't do the work out yesterday. I was super sore and know that when I work out on days like that I'm not likely to return to my work outs. So I did it today and may do it again tonight on the advice of my hubby. I say he's crazy, but I don't want to give up on such a good thing so I may.

Christmas break is officially over tomorrow. I'm sad because these past few weeks have been great.
The kids have been awesome and are really enjoying their trampoline. We've been on it a few times and my that is a good work out!
I'm still feeling very motivated to get some stuff done. Cleaned off the top of the fridge and the cabinets last night. Don't know why I always start with the hardest projects first. Call me crazy, but not the less still motivated!!
Oh and by the way Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers from the biggest loser. She is tough, but those 400lbs don't just fall off of those people they work their butts off!

End of my twenties

Did I ever mention my plan to be in the best shape of my life when I turn 30? Well the count down has started. It actually started Dec 16th when I turned 29. Obviously with my lack of motivation and self control I couldn't start then. I would beat myself up every time I failed or had a starbucks. So I decided to start simple, after the holidays. I have a 30 day shred, by Jillian Michaels. I plan to do this everyday for 30 days and see where I'm at. I figure I should be able to stick to a 30 day anything. I'm also not going to restrict myself. If I want something I'll have it but I'm going to be cautious and pay attention. I also won't have Starbucks everyday.


Did I also mention yesterday was day 1 and I'm sore as hell. I can't wait to see how it goes! Good luck to all those with resolutions, 3 months from now I'm checking in with all of you....muahahahahha!