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As I had to 'weigh in' in order to report my progress on the 4-Minute Push-up Challenge, I thought, "Oh WTH. I'll just hop on the scale and see..." which is against what I said I'd do. Ok...sue me.
But, it showed a 2 pound loss. So, just like my ranting from last week, I went ahead and adjusted my 'goal weight' again. I'm right where I want to be...again.
Life continues to be crazy, but it's "happy crazy". The kiddos are healthy and happy. They are looking forward to summer break. I, too, will welcome the break from homework. However, I'm one of those moms that insists that summer is still a time to learn. We'll do plenty of reading, and I'd like to work on a little geography with the 6 year old. As for my little 16-month old, she's absorbing so much every day. We've taught both our kids "baby sign language" so it wonderful to see her use 'words' with us. It seems she's learning a new 'sign' a week lately...even putting sentences together ("more" "milk" "please"). She's learning that we really applaud "please" and she is getting used to getting what she wants as long as she adds that to the end.
Hubbie will be on a 10-hour midnight shift all summer :-( It's nice that he's home to have dinner with us, but it puts the bedtime and morning routine on me. I try not to complain. He works hard and doesn't need the guilt. And, of course, being in law enforcement, those hours are never in stone...I'm sure there will be many hours of overtime. It's hard to see the toll this job takes on him, but he seems to not notice it the way I do.
I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around what's in store for us this summer. In the past, we've been able to travel, backpack, tour, etc. But, this summer looks to be one we'll have to commit to more local activities. I'll do my best to remind myself that some people travel great distances to visit where I live, and I should get out and enjoy those sites, too.
I guess I just needed to ramble a bit. I've been feeling like I'm in "Groundhog's Day" lately. Actually, I explained it to my husband the other day that I feel like I'm on a treadmill lately...constantly moving but not getting anywhere. We really do work hard to just keep up lately. Our story is no different than any working family, but it's still nice to voice the frustration sometimes.
So, I'm heading to the gym again on yet another lunch hour. Glad I have you all on FS to keep me accountable.
Having taken this opportunity to journal makes me feel a little lighter already. If you've read all this...thanks for listening.
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1770 kcal
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Fat: 63.97g | Prot: 79.43g | Carbs: 214.02g.
Breakfast: R.W. Knudsen Family Simply Nutritious Morning Blend Juice, Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Coffee. Lunch: Guayaki Yerba Mate - Enlighten Mint, Fresh Express Chopped Romaine, Kraft Miracle Whip Dressing, Oscar Mayer Smoked Shaved White Turkey, Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Provolone Cheese, Brownberry Sandwich Thins Multi-Grain. Dinner: Coffee, R.W. Knudsen Family Simply Nutritious Morning Blend Juice, Bacon (Cured, Pan-Fried, Cooked), Plain Pancakes, Market Pantry 100% Liquid Egg Whites. Snacks/Other: Oscar Mayer P3 Portable Protein Pack, Granola, Stonyfield Farm Organic Lowfat Strawberry Pomegranate Yogurt. more...
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1936 kcal
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Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 35 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 5.5/kph - 10 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 6.5/kph - 15 minutes, Resting - 8 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours, Driving - 1 hour, Desk Work - 7 hours and 45 minutes. more...
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