Moving forward: Day 4

I skipped a day of writing! If I want to make writing and journaling a part of my life, then, much like exercise or anything else that is important to me. I need to prioritize it. If I am feeling tired, I need to do it anyway. Even if it just means I type out a few sentences that read "Today I am tired and this is all I can write."

So, this week, I committed myself to thinking and writing about my own health and wellness development. Proudly, I've gone to spinning class for the past three days. It takes effort to get there. Primarily, I need to get myself and baby fed and dressed and out the door by 8 a.m. to attend an 8:30 class. If I get my gear together the night before, this will become a much more streamlined and less stressful process. Gratefully, Arvind has entertained the baby for 5 minutes the past two mornings so I could get my act together.

One of the health and wellness issues I think I have that I've historically ignored is my love of sweets and carbs. I love desserts. If I can get myself to just one sweet a day, I will consider that a real accomplishment. 

1. 30 minutes of cardio at least five a week
2. Drink eight cups of water daily
3. Eat three 1/2 cup servings of veggies five days a week
4. Eat two 1/2 cup servings of fruit five days a week
5. Eat only one "sweet" or dessert-like item five days a week
6. Practice some form of self-care (therapy, meditation, 30-minute power nap, doctor's appointment, pedicure, massage, uninterrupted reading, etc.) five days a week
7. Aim for 1950 calories consumed a day, which sets me at a half pound weight loss a week.

I believe I mentioned in a previous post on MyFitnessPal that I wanted to reverse schedule my day for a week. I have since decided that won't work for me and I don't need to have my day scheduled to a tee. If things get done, they get done. That kind of pressure will only add to my anxiety. Do what I can, when I can. If I meet the day's goals, okay. If I don't, it will be okay. Just tend to that marvelous baby.

Cindy was today's RPM instructor. I really enjoyed her good energy. Plus, she has cute hair. Each day I've gone to spinning this week a guy named Fred was there. His wife works in finance for Michelin. They used to live in Nova Scotia. The other day i also met someone named Jessica, who works for a contractor for GE and used to work for GE. She is petite with blond shouler length hair and looks like a runner.

Bev was working the child care this morning. I like her for some reason.