36 + 1 = ME!

Yes, I know I've been missing for quite some time. Just because I haven't been posting doesn't mean that I've fallen off the face of the Earth or given up on my efforts to be healthy. For the most part, I've been sticking with my plan. Since starting my rotation of fat and carb days, I've followed the plan with anticipate cheat meals. Yesterday was a cheat day, but I had expected that what with it being my birthday and all.

The area where I've been struggling more is with the exercise. My schedule has been really busy, as. September (and October) tend to be at way at work. Honestly, if given the choice I'll often opt for the extra sleep and the time with my husband. I've been at work late and don't have the energy to climb on the elliptical when I get home. I stay at work to get "one more thing" done instead of working out.

Basically, my "all-or-nothing" approach that often helps me be so successful has been working against me. If I don't have the time for a full 60 minute workout, I'll opt to not workout rather than get a shorter workout. This past week, I've been challenging this. Instead of a full hour, I'll take 45 minutes. Instead of 5 days of cardio, I'll take 3 days and be happy with it.

I probably sound like a broken record here, but perhaps if I keep repeating it I'll be better able to practice it - BALANCE! The eating is easy enough. When I've got a plan in place I'm able to follow it. I'm really happy with the cycling plan and finding ways for it to feel interesting and fresh each day.

Here are the main points I'm trying to keep in mind:
It's all about the long-haul, not the short race
I'm not a superhero and can't do everything, no matter how much I wish that were true
I'm trying to manage a lot of different things (though no more than most people) and it's important that I give myself where credit is due
Life will always have its compromises

The top goals in my life are:
Make time for my husband
Take care of my health
(Get pregnant - a combination of the above two)
Make time for friends and family
Maintain and advance my career
Allow time for rest, relaxation, and entertainment

At 36 years, 1 day, I must say that I'm happy and content with my life. Sure, there's always work to be done. I don't want to stall or stagnate. But I feel good about myself and what's going on in my life. I think this year going to be pretty good for me!