Road blocks and bumps in the road.

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I really did want to get to the mall yesterday morning to join Heart and Soles, but (hate that word BUT) my 2 yr. old decided it would be a nice day to sleep in so I took advantage of it. He's turned into a bit of a vampire lately so any extra snooze time for both of us I deem as good.

So, now Plan B... I'll go to the gym and get on the treadmill. Bring on the horrible headache, how can I do cardio now? It's a caffeine headache since I have to cut out my favorite morning treat and I'm not a fan of straight up coffee. I just have to suffer through it but of course, I use it as an excuse to not get to the gym.

Yesterday was just one of those days that I'm chalking up to "one of those days". I didn't do anything too bad, but I didn't really do anything too great either. I did get in all of my water, that's good.

When I was interviewing with Jayme and Jennifer, they asked me if I knew of any roadblocks that I would encounter to not make this a successful journey. I told them that I didn't foresee any roadblocks but I knew there would be bumps in the road. For me, there are always bumps in the road. I can navigate road bumps, no problem. I'm beginning to see that waiting for the bumps to go away is not navigating and I think I sometimes wait to long for the bumps to move rather than for me to over or around them. I need to be more aggressive on getting over the bumps so that I can make it to the end of the road.

I think from here on out, I'm going to post one "bump in the road" from the prior day that I have overcome. That way I know I HAVE to be more aggressive than passive when it comes to getting things done. I am really counting on everyone reading this blog to hold me accountable on this. If I don't post one... askew me why.

My goal for today is to really put some thought into the first weekly goal I posted... " I will identify my personal benefits of being physically active and eating healthy, as well as barriers that get in my way of being physically active and eating healthy." I want to make sure that I put more emphasis on the benefits so that I stop using the barriers as excuses. I encourage all of you to do the same.

Keep on keeping on,

"Indie"

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Posted by: Tara on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Colleen-I think it's great that you recognize that there are "roadblocks" that you will encounter and will need to overcome. Finding the time to exercise can be challenging, but I think it may help by incorporating your kids into your exercise. You don't have to only go to the gym to walk on the treadmill...play outside, run around, shoot hoops, take your kids to the mall and walk. Starting out can be hard but finding ways to get up and get moving can be easy with the help of your kids!! Keep up the good work!

Posted by: Jennie on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Collen-I hear you on the taking advantage of sleeping in-I would have done the same thing. I totally admire and appreciate your honestly in all of this. I think one of the biggest struggles in finding those roadblocks, admitting that they sometimes get us down, and then figuring out ways to overcome them! I'm glad you are on this journey with me-I think I will get a lot of strength from you!!

Posted by: Laurie on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Hi Colleen, I find that early in the morning has always been the best time for me to get away even when my kids were small. I admire you for trying to fit exercise in with all the kids. I also have to have a buddy or I'm not as dedicated. Keep exploring the posibilities and remember to have fun.