DAY 3: ...and Reality hits

So, I did my exercise routine today (about 55 min). It was "Sculpting". Mostly my arms. Nothing really to report, except for that my butt is feeling a little better. Once again, I just did the best I could, not really doing all the moves I didn't feel capable of, and having fun with it. And just so you know - when you hate exercise, it's HARD to have fun with it. I was very proud of myself for doing all 55 min in one set.
Today, reality hit. It turns out - exercising hard all day makes me a mean person. I am irritable, and impatient. There is an old saying we have in my house (at least between my husband and me). "Don't mess with me when I am Cold, Tired, or Hungry". Now we added "or have been exercising". Today, my husband touched my side in a very loving way, and I snapped back at him "Just don't touch me!"

I just hope this two months goes by fast... for the sake of my poor family. Apparently I was like this when I was pregnant. I love my kids, and am so thankful for them - but being pregnant was the most horrible experience I have ever been through. I am talking being sick all 9 months, for most of the time. And I did it TWICE! The second time, I missed most of my son's 4th year of life, because I couldn't even take care of him. Thank God both of my kids were born healthy, and I am healthy once again. But that is something I could never go through again - not only for my sake (I don't think my body could handle it), but also for my family's sake - mostly my husband who had to take on ALL responsibility, and care for me... and our son. And I was MEAN. There are some things I forgot - but I remember being mean...

Another part of reality hit. I was so tired today, I have been going to bed kind of late - and I guess that is just part of being a mom. Putting the kids to bed, making lunches, cleaning up, and still making time to spend with my husband... I am exhausted. I had to take a 2 hour nap today to recover... If this is what it takes to recover from a workout and not such a good night's sleep - this is going to be a LONG two months. I don't HAVE two hours every day to take a nap... who does?

One more part of this reality: 

I want good food! I have been eating really healthy and following the meal plan really well - still hungry half the time. We went to coffee bean tonight with another couple. I don't drink coffee - I don't even drink tea much... I don't really enjoy hot drinks. But next door was a Yogurtland. And I DO like my Frozen yogurt. Not sure how many oz, I had - but it turned out to be almost $5.00. That is a lot of yogurt. But Boy - was it good - and I ate the WHOLE thing!

Now I am a happy girl! And probably a little nicer for it.

So, I guess reality plays a part in this plan, and I've got to figure out a way to balance it all, in a way that works for my family... I guess it's all a learning process. But for now, Welcome to Reality!