Finding the time

Over the past year and a half, Ive been on a journey. It was time for this journey, after years of putting myself 3rd, 4th or even 10th on the list of things to attend to. It was hard, I felt guilty, skipping the laundry or dishes in order to workout. I felt guilty, buying some specific foods just for me and not for the kids. I had to push those feelings aside and realize that I am worth it. I still have to repeat that phrase when the guilt comes up over things. Even knowing that Im worth the time, its still a balancing act. I am blessed to be a stay at home mom, so that gives me a little more leeway in my workout times. I can often use the treadmill or wii fit in the afternoons when my youngest is sleeping. Running outside is a bit more challanging but i have some awesome teenagers who are great with the littles. Its the little things, like planning out my day ahead of time that make it possible. For example, if I know I want to run after school, I need to prep or have supper made ahead of time. Last evening, neither of my two eldest children were home, so I wasnt able to run right after school. I acquisced and figured after supper I would use the treadmill. After running one of my daughters to her girl scout meeting, I was delighted to find it still very much light out. I quickly grabbed my layers and gear and got out the door! I managed to get three miles in and still get back in time to pick up my daughter. So while Im tired, I am loving the later light in the evenings. Today is full of busyness, so I think it will end up just being a rest day. I needed to prep supper and work on planning a girl scout meeting, so not alot of time for a workout. I could have put off laundry and dishes but there is only so many days of doing that. Im sure the kids wouldnt appreciate going to school naked! Eating yesterday was a bit tougher. I tend to overeat when Im tired and yesterday fell right into that category. Im thankful I had a run to even it out and ended up weight wise exactly the same this morning. Megamom