Joanna - 1/13/09

Well I've been slow in posting today....I feel slow at everything I've been doing lately - slow and sore. But the good news for today is that I showered, put on makeup AND did my hair! Seriously - a pretty big deal. Since I've been working out my morning schedule has been thrown off and most mornings it's shower and then the makeup, hair - that's optional and I haven't been getting BOTH done most days - it's one or the other. So I'm glad I actually did all of it today!

Food:

1. yogurt & string cheese
2. cottage cheese w/ rice chips
3. lean cuisine w/ carrots
4. apple & beef jerky
5. whole wheat pasta, chicken, light sauce & steamed broccoli
6. either a protein shake or a protein bar

How I'm feeling: I'm feeling slow. I had to slow down my cardio today because of cramps from not breathing right (sometimes not breathing....) Even though I got 2 miles in I didn't get more, and I didn't run the whole time. I need to focus on the fact I went 2 miles, and that I showed up - but sometimes it's easier for me to focus on what I didn't accomplish...(something I need to work on). I'm feeling really tired today and yesterday and that has made me cranky and quick to snap at my kids (and their friends....) - that makes me feel bad. I wish there was time in the day to be a good mom AND a person. It's hard to do both, but I guess that's why we end up with a lifetime to work on it - right?

Gratitudes:

• A garage door opener with a new battery - we thought our garage door opener was breaking and I had to just keep getting out and doing it manually. Ha - it just needed a new battery and is working like a charm.
• HOT baths - wish there was more time to soak in them.
• Things that make me laugh. My family keeps sending me links to silly little short videos online. This video had me cracking up - all of the Penelope Saturday Night Live clips are HILARIOUS! Make sure you laugh some today!