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Thursday, May 10 2007 - BFL Week 7 Day 5

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Hubby/5K run Update
I love this bold stuff.
Anyway, I was encouraged by all the comments yesterday about my husband and the 5k. I have such a difficult time being assertive with him. It's something I'm really working on. So I decided to press the issue tonight. You have to understand; I approach things gently usually. I did so again tonight. I asked him exaclty what his plans are on Saturday. That led into the discussion. He complained about all of the things he must do and how he has so little time because he works 12 hour days (he does not; it's more like 9 or 10. Still a lot, but he's exaggerating). Anyway, he finally said to me, "Maybe this is just being petty, but I feel like I work so hard all week and I only have a few hours on the weekend to get things done. What you want to do is leisure. I don't feel like you should go off and run when I work so hard all week and have so many things to do on the weekends and you get to do leisure things all week."
MAYBE IT'S PETTY!! What a whiny baby!
Do I deserve a gold medal for my patience? I don't mean to give you a blow by blow. I'll try to be brief. But after I pointed out that caring for children all day is very hard work (and longer than 12 hours BTW!) and I only go exercise for an hour or so each day.
I told him that I am very respectful of his time. I understand that he works hard and has so much to do on the weekends. BUT I don't think he is going to do anything for that 2 hour time period and that is why I am asking him to watch the kids so I can go do this.
He said he would consider it, see how he feels tomorrow and we'll talk about it again. (He's in a lot of pain right now with his knees and hip. He does major physical labor at his job.)

Exercise Today
BFL Lower body workout
I think I may have pulled my left hamstring during lunges. Yikes! I am going to be sore tomorrow. I love it. I just hope I'm not injured.

Food Report
Today was better with food. I have my momentum going again. I made good choice, but I am over my calories. I recently lowered my target to 1300. Plus I am not used to a lower calorie burn with the BFL workout. So I think that is why. But I'm proud of myself that I did not eat out of stress or emotions today. I stayed on track and on the plan. So if I'm over, I'm not going to stress about it. I'm re-establishing those good habits.

Oh, I weighed myself today and it was 147.4. Yesterday was my official weigh in and it was 149.2 or something like that. It's amazing the differenc a day can make. I can see why people get addicted to weighing daily. Crazy!

***Thanks guys, for your comments yesterday. It really helped me push for what I want. I'll keep you updated on that.

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5 comments so far.

5.

a decade ago

I'm glad you talked to him too!! :)

by JEWELS129

JEWELS129

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a decade ago

I hope the 5k works out for you! :kiss:

by CYNTHIALS

CYNTHIALS

3.

a decade ago

Nikki I'm really glad you stood up for yourself. This isn't just a liesurely activity, it's a goal you're trying to accomplish. I can understand his point of view as well, but it's too bad more men don't understand the concept of motherhood being a more than full time job. I hope it works out for you!!! :love:

by JNY1179

JNY1179

2.

a decade ago

Glad you talked to him about it. Bring those boys here and I will watch them while you drive home and run in the 5k! :laugh5: Hope he calms down about it. :)

by MOM22SONZ

MOM22SONZ

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a decade ago

:wave1:...That is why I don't weigh myself every day ...I hope your evening is going well...and that tomorrow is going to be good also...Yes being a stay at home mom is the hardest job in the world., I know because I was one for almost 20 years....I admire those who are able to...:)

by BIGGRAMMA

BIGGRAMMA