The Waddle Challenge went very well last week! I managed two, 30 minute fast walks. One during a lunch break and another after work. I also did a ton of walking on Saturday and Sunday, so much that it would have been silly to time it. I finally have a near-normal level of energy again at the end of the workday. I really thought that would never happen! My days are still very much determined by how much sleep I get. A bad night’s sleep fully ensures a miserable day the next day.
I did great with my diet and ate lots of fruits and veggies! Last weekend I made a bunch of homemade meals for us to each throughout the week. On the menu was a crustless veggie quiche, vegetable lasagna, toasted hazelnut quiona burgers, and homemade cherry walnut chocolate granola. Those dishes really got us through the week. I froze the leftovers. I tend to get sick of a meal after eating it 2-3 times.
I really think the key to success for me is always going to be planning. Making sure I have an outfit to workout in (I get sweaty enough during a 30 minute walk that a change of clothes and quick rinse are really necessary afterward!), planning some or all of my meals in advance, keeping fruit on hand.
I didn’t have time to make as much as last week but I did make a batch of gluten free “bran” muffins with lots of seeds and raisins, sweetened with dates. I also made Nic’s favorite gluten free pizza with veggies on top. That will keep us going for a couple days at least.
One thing I didn’t do this week was yoga. Every week I say I’m going to do it and then I don’t! I would really like to get in at least ONE yoga session this week. Especially now that we have some space cleared out in our living room.
It has been very warm (80+ degrees) since Friday which is very non-typical for May here. I am thoroughly enjoying it and also learning how to cope with heat while bigger than I’m used to. It really has meant listening to my body and drinking A LOT of water and lemonade.
Spring and summer weekends are my absolute favorite. I wish I could take more time off but I’m saving every possible day off for maternity leave.
Waddle Challenge in action
Sunshine and my favorite city
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