Week 4—a Q&A

So, we're asked the following ... 


1)  What are you most proud of so far during the time you've started Body Back? 2)  What is your biggest work out struggle? 3)  How can you overcome it?  if you don't have a clear idea yet, what are some ideas and the barriers - maybe we can offer suggestions. 4)  What is your biggest nutritional struggle? 5)  How can you overcome it?  if you don't have a clear idea yet, what are some ideas and the barriers - maybe we can offer suggestions. 6)  What support do you need?


And here are my answers:


1) That I've found the time—despite having four kids under five, p/t working, and having a house, husband and dog—to do something just for me. It's so easy to just put my needs last. It's so easy to find reasons why I can't do this ... so I'm proud of myself for making the time for me. I want a better body and I'm taking the steps—small or otherwise—to get there.

2) See #1. Finding the time to do the extra workouts. I love Tuesday/Thursday because I know I'm going to get my ass kicked. It's making myself do it the other days that I find so hard. I love group classes because I'm not good at motivating myself. Or every time I put in the workout—someone wakes up, someone needs to be fed or held, or I'm just to damn tired to do it. Eating lunch and watching my DVR just sounds so much better than working out!

3) I need to schedule it in my day and not let anything get in the way. As soon as Willa goes down for a nap I need to pop it in and workout and then *reward* myself with lunch/quiet time. I know myself .. if I wait until the kids go to bed it won't get done. I can barely keep my eyes open after 8 PM!

4) When I'm home I snack. I try to only snack on healthy items—carrots, trail mix and drink plenty of water. I also try to only have stuff in my house that's good for me because if it's there I'll eat it. I have NO self control! I also need to work on my portion control.

5) I just need to really think before I put something in my mouth. Usually after I eat something I regret it ... but not while I'm putting it in my mouth. 

6) I love this group because it's all moms. You know what it's like to try to balance everything. You know how hard it is to get there. But I need someone to say to me: Janelle ... It's Wednesday. You should be doing your other workouts. No excuses! Or some sit on my couch and make me do it!