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2/10/2008

2/10 I wish I had more time!

I have been trying to figure out where all my time goes. I am on here quite often checking on everyones progress, keeping my site up to date, blogging, looking for new ideas for our site, etc. I am exercising all the time and trying to eat healthy takes time away from me too. It just seems like the ones I am doing this for are missing me more and more. I hardly see the kids and when I do the baby gets most of my attention. My husband is very supportive and picking up a lot of my slack, but I feel guilty. I miss them and I miss him. Someone please tell me where to get the time to do all of this. I want it all. I want to lose the weight, I want to eat healthy, I want to exercise, I want to spend hours just being with my babies and my husband, I want to keep this blog up to date, and I want to keep up with all of your successes an that is a major motivation factor for me. How do I do it? Well, I did go out and buy the Biggest Loser Cardio and Toning DVD's and I plan to involve my older children when I do it, so that will cut down on my out-of-the-house gym time and I will get to spend more time with everyone. I have also decided to bring the kids with us when we go swimming. We will get less of a workout, but we will get some and I will get more time with them. I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping, so I have decided to do all of my Biggest Loser stuff when I am awake late at night by myself. I am doing all of this to have more time for them so I need to make sure I succeed while being the mother and wife I want to be and the mother and wife that they deserve. I just love them so much

my heart hurts, so when I feel they are unhappy it breaks my heart

and I lose my motivation to keep going and that is the last thing I want. Well I am beginning to ramble so I guess I should just say...until next time...

3:10 AM | Blog it | Health and wellness

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	Eric and Tracywrote: I agree with Olivia. I think we are so used to taking care of everyone else that when we switch to putting ourselves first we feel guilty. We can't do it all, even though we try. I have to prioritize what I need to do. Saturday and Sunday mornings are a time that I am able to browse through everyone's sites to see what's new. Late in the evening Eric and I plan what we're going to eat the next day, and then we get it all together. I also get the boys' things ready the night before for school. by planning ahead and staying organized I have at least a little bit more time with my family. Stick with it, you'll find a way to work it all out. ~Tracy Feb. 10
	tsntgwrote: You have some great ideas already! One thing I might add is you have to ask yourself is whether you want to be healthy for your family for a long time, or maybe not so long. That always puts my priorities in the proper perspective. Stay strong! -Todd Feb. 10
	Heather and Bethwrote: Thats exactly what I do. My family does things with me. My treadmill and bike are in the tv room downstairs and I invite them down, at least we are in the same room and can talk, watch tv together. Not different from before when we sat on the couch!! just I am exercising!! My husband asked me what I wanted for v day! I said, an elliptical!!! He could not believe it!! lol But I was serious!! Feb. 10
	Carla and Oliviawrote: It's hard. I have to admit that. I'm not sure if you work or not but for a woman, her job is never done. There is never a clock out time for us. but always remember that you need time too. I think, I speak for myself at least, for women we put our families way above ourselves but you need to take time for yourself. Even if it does mean waking up early to get a little dolled up for work, or working out, and dieting. It's all about feeling good about yourself and loving yourself....you have to love yourself in order to love others. It's great that you are making alternatives in your challenge to spend more time with your family. You should also try preparing food for easy access like on the weekend our your day off. The other night I made dinner and because we don't eat a whole lot anymore there are plenty of left overs so instead of packing it all into one container, I put them in individual serving size containers. Just an idea. Sorry I wrote you a whole novel but I really understand where you are coming from. Good luck on getting some more time with your family. Remember that maintaining weight is easier than losing weight so once you reach your goals you should have a little more time. Well take care. ttyl*Olivia Feb. 10

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