Everyone says it... "I've been busy". It's as common a saying as "how are you?" Just as people have become numb to that question, they say it routinely and don't even really listen to the answer. "I've been busy" has been coined as small talk, conversation fillers, same old, same old. Every one's idea of busy is different... if you work full time or have hobbies on top of that, that's busy. If you stay home with your kids and are a taxi driver/maid/chef etc, that's busy. If you're in school and study and write papers non stop, that's busy. If you volunteer a ton, that's busy. If you're training for a show, that's busy. If you work part time, and have other responsibilities, that's busy. You get the idea. We are all busy in different ways. So when we say "I've been busy", although its so easily dismissed, its not always simply small talk or an excuse to skip the gym, be a bad friend/relative, forget some one's birthday, not return a phone call... its a legit fact of life. Those of us who are busy understand.
So what is my busy?
Well it depends on the week... but this past week lets see...
Busy for me involved losing an hour of sleep and that setting me up to be tired... working two nine hour days (Monday and Tuesday), car shopping both nights which we all know how draining that can be and I still opted to get in a late workout at 8:30 on Monday night, Shoulders and stairs I GOT IT DONE!! Wednesday was my run around day; drop off B at school, errands, pick up car, more errands, pick up B, take kids to the park, it was gorgeous out! After a long New England winter you have to seize warm sunny spring days! Drop her off at dance, more car errands, throw laundry in (need to pack the next day). Pick her up from dance, home, dinner, bed for the kids, and off to the gym for back and cardio... GOT IT DONE!
Thursday we headed into Boston to see Lion King the musical and packed up for two nights/three days to head into Plymouth, MA for a little birthday weekend spring family getaway for my daughter's birthday. We swam in the pool, went down the water slide, walked around Plymouth, went out to eat, got pedicures, watched a movie, played in the game room, were nonstop! But we had FUN! Vacation without kids is usually to relax, with kids its to keep them entertained... lets put it this way, one morning I was in the game room with my twins by 7:45 AM!!
We got back Saturday, I did some quick spring cleaning, opened the windows, mopped, then enjoyed the weather outside with family!! Sunday it was back to the norm... laundry, groceries, gym, food planning, back on clean eating! I ate perfect prepped and packed food all week up until Thursday night, then I unraveled slightly. I planned to as we were away, but not gonna lie def had some indulgences Friday night (wine, butter cream, movie snacks) and Saturday, then right back on on Sunday... just gotta keep going!
Today Hit legs at the gym with a girlfriend! Forgot how motivating it can be to lift with someone, it pushes you for sure! Our workout consisted of :
Barbell Squats
1 warm-up set
3 sets 12, 10, 8 and then one set of 25 reps with lighter weight (well it was suppose to be 25 reps by my eyes were bigger than my legs and I dove in to vigorously and only got 20 reps)
One legged Squats with dumbbells
3 sets 10 reps
Leg extensions
3 sets 10 reps
Leg curls 3 sets 12, 11, 10 ( no real rhyme to that I wanted 12 the second set couldn't get it, when slightly heavier the third set so got 10)
Leg Press (ON SLIDER) feet together and up high to hit hamstring/glutes more
3 sets 10 reps
2 sets abductor machine (10 reps)
super set with glute raise kickback machine (12 reps)
Followed by 45 minutes on the treadmill moderate pace medium incline
My legs were doing the wobble and were PUMPED! I know I'm gonna be walking like I'm 80 for a few days but all for the greater good lol
So now as I sit here writing this blog, supper cooked, dishwasher loaded, laundry switched, kids bathed and in bed, I can say we are all busy!!! And whether it involves a new car, a new job, a vacation, a new place, a new baby, a show, a big test, whatever the case may be, we ALL are given the same amount of hours in a day. What we do with them and how we utilize them is a strength for many and a weakness for others. It can be a challenge, but a challenge that with plenty of planning can be done to give you the most out of your time. There are days that I miss the gym, there are days that I miss meals, there are days I wanna pull my hair out, days I'm dog tired, but I am on a mission to plan, and GET IT DONE!
Sooo few pics... No more Jeep Commander, growing family called for an official mommy mobile... this car was BUILT for kids! Never thought I'd be excited to own a minivan BUT I LOVE IT!! 2010 Chrysler Town and Country Touring in blackberry pearl... All the "luxury" options/convenience for me, and all the goodies and space for them! My daughter watching her DVD with her headphones on so we can listen to sirius heading into Boston!
Fun FAMILY TIMES :)
GREAT SHOW!!!
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