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Manic Mondays


I am so very happy.  My schedule has changed, freeing up my morning time.  I now have time to work out in the mornings.  This morning, my husband and I were able to go to the gym together.

I love Mondays.  My husband has Mondays off, which is typically my busiest work day.  He covers laundry, dishes, makes dinner and runs errands for me. Tonight he is roasting chicken and veggies  I feel so blessed and thankful.




My goals this week are to get back into a regular work out schedule.  I have skipped work outs a lot with my old schedule and overtime .  Now that I have the time, I want to re-establish a workout routine.

I also want to get back into using My Fitness Pal to track my meals, instead of just winging it.  I am going to get to bed earlier Monday-Friday .  In addition, I want to ensure that I am regsularly taking my supplements.



I am also looking forward to catching up on my reading.  I have 5 books checked out from the library to read, plus 2 more I picked up over the holidays.  Currently I am starting The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. 


I haven't gotten very far into it, but I am enjoying what I have read so far.  This is a new author for me.  I have only read 1 of her prior novels. 

My main focus this week is re-establishing routines, implementing more self care and getting back to reading.  I am appreciating my slowed down pace.  I plan to enjoy more of life this week.

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