I'm Still Logging...Wish I Was Jogging

Five days in to March and I'm still logging my food!!! I went a tiny bit over my calories yesterday, but I'm OK with that. I'm not letting the number on the scale which hasn't moved AT ALL bother me. I know it takes time for the body to start showing that change. In the meantime, I could really help myself out by getting in some stinkin exercise, but that just isn't happening right now.

I will, however, be running 3.1 miles on Saturday night/Sunday morning as the time "springs forward." This is race weekend. The 5K in Paradise is here!!! Yay!!! I really, really, REALLY love the course of this race. I have never run a better course and for that reason, I will continue to run these races for as long as they offer them!

The new job is going great. I am really starting to get the hang of the computer and the way they do things. I'm still just enjoying how laid back everything is!

Sorry that this post is both choppy and brief, but I am sleepy and cold. Time for a shower and bed!!

March Logging

I would like to start this post by saying, "Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!" His stories live on in the hearts of children and adults alike. I don't know a single person who doesn't enjoy a Seuss rhyme.

Now, on to other things. I'm really enjoying my new job. I still miss some of my old co-workers, but I don't dislike any of my new ones. They all seem to be good people. Also, it is a MUCH more laid back environment, so my stress level has dropped tremendously. I hope it continues to go well. I am very optimistic!

I did not accomplish my February goal of 20 Zumba workouts. I really didn't beat myself up over it. I had, as usual, a lot going on in my life and, yet again, working out went on the back burner. I did begin my March challenge of logging all food on MyFitnessPal yesterday and I am happy to report that I have continued to log even today! I have to say that logging all of my food again has caused me to be a little more accountable of what is going in my mouth and I have managed to stay under my calorie goal for the past two days. Perhaps this is the month that I will get back on track mentally and perhaps I will also lose some pounds along the way!

The 5K in Paradise is one week from today. I have run on the treadmill a couple of times and I have to say that I am REALLY out of shape and I am hoping and praying that I don't have a longer time than my last time on this course. I am hoping to get my act together soon because I want to repeat the half marathon again this August with proper training and hydration. I have to decide soon if I am up for it as registration has already begun and there are a limited number of spots open.

Work Week Over

I have just completed my first week of work at my new job. The computer system is Linux based rather than the Windows based system I am used to, but I am learning more on it every day that I'm there. The volume is a lot lower than I am used to (like that's a bad thing), but I feel a lot more appreciated and a lot less stressed (with the exception of trying to learn everything). So far, the people have all been patient and nice. I do still miss some of my old co-workers and I have stopped by on a couple of occasions to visit.

On the fitness route, I have not had much chance to workout. I have been pretty tired when I have gotten home lately, just from being mentally exhausted. I was, however, down two pounds when I weighed in last week, so we'll call that a win!

Next week should be challenging because my kids will be back in school and now I will have to get up earlier and get them ready and myself and still get across town in time!

First Day Jitters

Today was my first day at my new job! I have been SO anxious and this morning was no different. I made sure to eat breakfast because, even though I knew my stomach would be upset, I also knew that being hungry AND nervous was not an option! I actually arrived nearly 20 minutes early and just sat in my car. I finally worked up enough will to walk in 5 minutes early and I was greeted by a friendly face (whew!).

I'm still doing the same work I did before, but the techniques are all different. It's going to take some time to learn an entirely different computer system and all of the little things that come with something different, but I think I will catch on quickly. And, so far, I like it!

My Weekend of Unemployment

Wow. Those two weeks just flew by! I start my new job tomorrow. I'd like to take this opportunity to say that having anxiety issues kinda sucks because I have spent the past two days scratching at the anxiety-induced hives that continue to pop up on my neck, back and arms. NOT. FUN.

I have spent this three day weekend of unemployment cleaning up my house. Yes, it takes three days (actually more since I'm STILL not finished) to clean up my house. It's the problem with working full time and leaving your part-timer husband to fend for the kids and the house. If I have to pick which one I want to receive more attention from him, the kids win and the house gets cleaned when I can get to it.

I haven't worked out (officially) this weekend due to the insane amount of cleaning I have been doing, but I think, since it's out of my norm, there has to be a substantial calorie burn involved in all of the activity. I mean, I have carried full laundry baskets up and down the stairs at least six times each. I have sorted laundry and cleaned up counters and floors. I did so much bending and stretching on Friday night that when I woke up on Saturday, my abs hurt (and still do!). If I have some time left this evening, I will hop on the treadmill for a half hour. May not happen as I do want to squeeze some "me" time in, which always involves catching up on past episodes of The Vampire Diaries. I'm finally up to the current season and I'd like to get to the ones that I can pull up on Hulu.com instead of whatever backwoods place I can find that takes forever to download!

The kids are on winter break this week and they are already driving me crazy! I think we'll have a frozen pizza for dinner and go to bed early. I'd like to give myself plenty of time in the morning to get to work! (fingers crossed)