Day Two Hundred and Twenty-Four - Wednesday Nights with Bubs

The worst part about Wednesday evenings is that I have a weigh in the following morning.  The best past is that I get to spend it with B while Bekah takes E to Awana.  We have lots of fun together.  Our evenings start out with dinner, and then we get to have some play/wrestle time.  After that (if he hasn't already started to fall asleep) we'll usually read a book and then head to bed.  As B has gotten older, putting him down to bed has gotten better.  It's as simple as rocking him for a few minutes and then laying him down.  Lately he is really into giving hugs and snuggling.  So when I get to hold him and sing lullabies, there isn't really anything I'd rather be doing.  I treasure the time I get with this young boy.  I pray that I can always be here for him to raise him and help him grow into a man.

This week wasn't my best.  From last week's birthday celebrations to our BBQ lunch out on Sunday, I obviously didn't follow my diet well.  I did however work hard to work out each day this week, even adding planks to my workout regimen.  I really am hoping to have lost something when I weigh in the morning.  I don't know why I get anxious the night before my weigh in each week.  I guess it is the fact that it doesn't matter how perfect my week has been, I don't know if I lost weight, or the amount lost.  I still have to remind myself that it isn't about how much I lose as long as I am growing healthier each week.  It's about training myself to make better choices with what I put into my body, and developing a daily habit of exercising.  If I can stick to these things long term, then I know I will ultimately lose my butter half.

My calorie intake was really good today.  I am happy with my day overall, and with the amount of snacks I had.  I got a full workout in this morning.  Tomorrow I add in some planks on each individual arm.  We'll see how that goes!