Monday was the day UT celebrated Pioneer Day so my family went to the Ogden parade and then we headed to Grandma's for some family time while Clint went riding with his friend. Because my ankle still hurt I didn't go running in the morning so I could rest it more. Kaily broke her arm at Grandma's and we spent the rest of the afternoon with her taking care of it.
Tuesday was a great workout. My ankle didn't hurt and I felt great! I ran /walked 4 miles and felt really good when I was done, but a couple of hrs later my ankle started to hurt again this time on the Achilles tendon. So I iced it and stayed off of it the rest of the day.
Wednesday the tendon hurt so bad I couldn't go down the stairs very well or even walk. It was a forced day of rest.
Today I went back to the gym, we did a circuit ab workout. It was super tough, but fun. Although if you heard me at the time I didn't sound like I was having fun. (= The tendon is still sore, but not as bad and I am wearing a brace to keep it immobilized. I told Ashley what happened and she told me to just ride the bike, but if it started to hurt at all to stop and not worry about doing more. Achilles tendon injuries are very serious. I'm resting the leg the rest of the day and hopefully by next week it'll be better, although after reading about it I might need to see a doctor to get it taken care of or at the least checked out to make sure it's not torn.
BTW Here is the site link I went to that has been SUPER helpful in figuring out the information about the tendon. http://www.achillestendon.com/default.asp the site is called EVERYTHING ABOUT ACHILLES TENDONS.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
another lazy day
No walking today, too hot outside. Ate a good dinner and had lots of good produce from the garden. Getting up early to run in the morning. at least I got the other blog all updated and pictures edited.
A few new thoughts...So I have been trying to find balance in life, as I mentioned previously, and I have been praying to figure this out. My Ensign (an LDS church magazine) came in the mail yesterday and when I opened it up it fell open to this article by Elder L Tom Perry, "The Tradition of a Balanced Life". While it didn't answer all my questions it did give me the information I needed to push forward with faith in Christ.
Last week I started my workout with a prayer, it has helped a great deal. I do this because I believe that Heavenly Father knows ME and he knows my heart. He knows how to succor me when nothing else helps. He knows my struggles and I believe his heart is filled with sorrow when his children feel ugly about themselves and he wants to help them. I know that when my children feel ugly it hurts me. Kaily had me read to her the Max Lucado story, You are Special the other night for her good night book. It reminded me of this fact, God doesn't make mistakes and we shouldn't let the world dictate to us how we should look. I say this, but I have too have a hard time fully accepting it.
My daughter is 6. She is brutally honest at times and yesterday my feeling got really hurt, unintentionally, by her. The kids were playing Kung Fu Panda and Conner asked who I was going to play and Kaily in her 6 yr old wisdom said, "Mommy's going to play Po because she has a big fat belly." My heart sank and I wanted to cry. She didn't mean any harm by it, she was just being honest, saying it how she sees it. It hurt though and it has taken some time to come to terms with, but I have and I will store it away for motivational purposes.
A few new thoughts...So I have been trying to find balance in life, as I mentioned previously, and I have been praying to figure this out. My Ensign (an LDS church magazine) came in the mail yesterday and when I opened it up it fell open to this article by Elder L Tom Perry, "The Tradition of a Balanced Life". While it didn't answer all my questions it did give me the information I needed to push forward with faith in Christ.
Last week I started my workout with a prayer, it has helped a great deal. I do this because I believe that Heavenly Father knows ME and he knows my heart. He knows how to succor me when nothing else helps. He knows my struggles and I believe his heart is filled with sorrow when his children feel ugly about themselves and he wants to help them. I know that when my children feel ugly it hurts me. Kaily had me read to her the Max Lucado story, You are Special the other night for her good night book. It reminded me of this fact, God doesn't make mistakes and we shouldn't let the world dictate to us how we should look. I say this, but I have too have a hard time fully accepting it.
My daughter is 6. She is brutally honest at times and yesterday my feeling got really hurt, unintentionally, by her. The kids were playing Kung Fu Panda and Conner asked who I was going to play and Kaily in her 6 yr old wisdom said, "Mommy's going to play Po because she has a big fat belly." My heart sank and I wanted to cry. She didn't mean any harm by it, she was just being honest, saying it how she sees it. It hurt though and it has taken some time to come to terms with, but I have and I will store it away for motivational purposes.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
A take it easy kind of day
Today has been a bit low key. I've hurt my knee some how so I haven't done much today. Also we saw a double feature last night at the drive-in and didn't get home until 2am. SO, today has been a cleaning the house and spending time with family day. Tomorrow when my knee feels better I will take the kids on a long walk, and who knows, maybe I still will go on that walk later tonight.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Family Time
We took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda 2 after we ate Taco Bell today. We enjoyed it and Conner is doing great with his potty training, he asked to go 3 times during the movie. (= After we went to the park where I got some running/walking in while the kids and Daddy played on the playground. It was good day.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A few Thoughts
I was at the gym this morning and was thinking about the video I put up last night. Some thought come to mind...
First, while I'm super happy for the guy and I think his movement is great I am curious as to why it is that men seem to loose weight so much faster than women. I know why, I just don't like it. Next, I was remembering how much easier it was to loose weight when I wasn't a mom. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom, I adore my kids, but let's be honest pregnancy does something crazy to the body and it's never the same again.
Does anyone out there have the problem of finding balance between being mom and being yourself? I'm really good about eating and wking out about half the time I should and used to. Before I had a third child I had everything nicely balanced. I don't know if it's b/c it was just 2 kids or b/c there is now a baby in the equation. Either way though I can't seem to find the middle ground in working out and being a mom. I am doing better than I was though, so maybe this is just a learning process that I will get one of these days. Any thoughts?
One of my new goals is to log in here everyday and post something. I realize it doesn't have to be a lot of info or a lot writing, just something.
Last, I AM happy, at least happier than I have been in a while. I'm back to logging my food and trying to stay within a decent calorie amount.
First, while I'm super happy for the guy and I think his movement is great I am curious as to why it is that men seem to loose weight so much faster than women. I know why, I just don't like it. Next, I was remembering how much easier it was to loose weight when I wasn't a mom. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom, I adore my kids, but let's be honest pregnancy does something crazy to the body and it's never the same again.
Does anyone out there have the problem of finding balance between being mom and being yourself? I'm really good about eating and wking out about half the time I should and used to. Before I had a third child I had everything nicely balanced. I don't know if it's b/c it was just 2 kids or b/c there is now a baby in the equation. Either way though I can't seem to find the middle ground in working out and being a mom. I am doing better than I was though, so maybe this is just a learning process that I will get one of these days. Any thoughts?
One of my new goals is to log in here everyday and post something. I realize it doesn't have to be a lot of info or a lot writing, just something.
Last, I AM happy, at least happier than I have been in a while. I'm back to logging my food and trying to stay within a decent calorie amount.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Gone, but not forgotten
I know it's been a while since posting on here, but life has been busy with Summer time activities. I've managed to loose almost 10 lbs from my heaviest since the baby was born and I am starting feel like myself again. I have learned things about myself and had awakenings of things I already knew, but needed the reminder. Ashley did a great job of pushing me until I broke. Something I didn't like, but something I really needed. Life is good and like I said, I'm starting to feel better about myself and where I am now.
I'm still wking on some goals and struggling to get through others, but life is good.
I'm still wking on some goals and struggling to get through others, but life is good.
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