For the past 3 days, I've been forced to sit at my computer and catch up on my school work. I knew that if I didn't, I would fail my courses. I've had soooo much energy lately that I'm in near constant movement, which is good for my weight loss efforts but detrimental to my studies. I simply could not get myself to sit down long enough to focus on my school work. So I took Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and FORCED myself to stay put until my schoolwork was caught up. Now, I feel so sluggish from not getting the exercise that I am used to that I feel right back at square one. I'm going to have to find a way to incorporate the studies AND the exercise time. Unfortunately, that means changing my entire routine around which, with my bipolar, will upset my sense of stability. So many setbacks in life... UGH! So, here it is 3pm and I was up until 4 am doing my schoolwork and I feel DRAINED, mentally and physically. My "breakfast" wasn't even until 2 pm, but it did consist of hb egg, chicken breast and avacodo mix, and a small clementine... so I am considering that both Lunch and Breakfast. At 4 pm I will incorporate what I hope to be a regular workout time. Here's my thoughts on the schedule:
8am -- Breakfast and pills
8:30a- Housework (cuz I can't function if my house is dirty)
10am-First workout of the day, 30 minutes Wii Active
11am-schoolwork
1 pm-Lunch (or snack depending on hunger level) and pills
2-4pm-gardening/yardwork
4 pm-2nd workout of the day, 30 minutes Wii Your Shape by Jenny McCarthy and/or weight training
5:30p-Dinner and pills
6-6:30p-Bike ride (weather permitting)
6:30-7p-work on crochet/knitting projects
7-8pm-more schoolwork
8pm--Bedtime, and evening pills which I would then be asleep by 10pm
For those of you that know me, I HAVE to be regimented or nothing gets done. For those of you who don't know me, now you know. Becky, please check over this and let me know if I need to have this schedule for M-W-F and incorporate a different workout schedule for muscle confusion on the off days. Sunday will be my only "lazy" day.
I think that looks good Pam, you have done a WONDERFUL job! For me when I was going to school (just graduated last May), it was imperative I worked out as well. Is there a Snap Fitness or Y that you can join? What I found is running or walking on the treadmill was GREAT because I could set my books to read and notes to study up on the treadmill and still get my work outs in. I actually walked more doing that because I'd lose track of time. I ended up graduating with High Honors. :) Just a thought that might work. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Amanda. Since you live not close to a big town it would be hard to get to a gym & with some of the "anxiety issues" you've mentioned I think the working out at home would be more comfortable for you anyways. Since you have that ab flex belt I'd use it while doing homework (if it isn't too distracting).I would NOT use it as a substitute but just an additional add-on when you don't have the time & need to get your work done.I know this is hard to give up since I was a big FB gamer about 8 mo. ago but that would be 1 of the 1st things I'd cut especially if it's getting in the way of schoolwork too. I just sat there & thought 1 day how is this making my life better & what is the point. My hubby got it much faster than I did & stopped doing the games. I needed the mental distraction sometimes but I can find that with working out too & it's better for me.
ReplyDeleteGet outside & garden on your other days. They've proven that Wii isn't as good as actual outdoor exercise. It's good for the people who have it as the ONLY way they can get exercise in or if it's to hot outdoors etc. Your doing great!