Nope, different girlfriend. (But yeah, he total needs to get snipped or learn to freaking roll on a trojan!)
I'm down two pounds since the first day of school, which is happy news.
My husband informed me yesterday that he wants to lose 20 pounds by April (his 30th birthday). I told him he can lose that much way faster than that if he tries, especially since weight seems to fly off men with minimal effort.
Anyway, I decided to challenge him. First one to lose 20 lbs (from yesterday, when I was at 229 on my scale, which is 225 in real life) wins. We've not yet set the stakes as to what we are going to win, only that we will win.
He has the advantage, as he is male, and that is beneficial to weight loss. Also, he has his tae kwon do training that can help him, too.
However, I also know he lacks discipline with food. Even if he exercises regularly, I know he eats too large of portions and too much junk. So I have the advantage on diet. I can control my eating much better than him.
We'll see who triumphs!
I've not been sleeping well lately, combination of stress, going to bed too late and not having my husband home when I am going to sleep. (That makes me nervous for two reasons, I worry that I am alone if someone were to get in our apartment and I worry that something will happen to him on the way home and I will sleep through his phone call...what can I say, I am a worrier.) I know how important sleep is to every function of the rest of my life, so I plan to combat this with daily yoga (which has always helped me sleep), calming music, a regular bedtime (10:30 pm on weekdays) and melatonin when necessary.
I got a DVD called AM/PM yoga, and did the AM this morning. I loved it. I've always felt calmer and more centered when practicing yoga. Today was no exception. It makes me more aware of myself and my body. Even though I mainly watched football and did laundry this afternoon, I felt more at peace than I have in awhile. I know people may call this new aged bullshit, but for me, it isn't. I feel different, walk straighter, sleep better and think clearer when I regularly practice yoga. I recommend it to anyone.
My goal is to do either AM or PM every day this week (today I am going to do both, I am off to do PM as soon I as I hit post on this.)
I also got a calming CD to play when I am going to bed. Our apartment is very near the highway, so besides people walking on my ceiling, talking out on the sidewalk next to my window and driving through the parking lot, I also hear lots of semis on the highway. I need something to drown all that out. I got "Sacred Spas Quiet Days." It helped me wind down last night, I put it on and started to read a bit, but found I was quickly relaxed and drifting off.
Hopefully I can combat the sleep issues, that will help the school year out tremendously!
