Thursday, February 20, 2014

Preparing for a new Reality

I have a confession. My life has been crazy and I have been eating like a small cow. I'm anxious for my new beginning and also realizing there's a few more hurdles than I thought.

My new job requires a commute and I never realized how much that changes my entire routine. Instead of getting up at 630am, I now have to get up at 5am. Molly will be in the crate all day so exercising her before and after work is a priority. I also have to pack my lunch religiously since there's no going home or any lunch places close by. My breakfast will also be consumed in the car. Then I'm wondering when I'm going to get in MY workouts!?!

Next week is going to be the big test. I figured I needed a test run since this will be my life going forward. Might as well start practicing and who cares if I'm a little grouchy to people I'm leaving?!? ;)

So my plan is up at 5am to run or walk Molly then get dressed to leave the house by 7 and be at work at 8. My new job has an awesome gym so I'm going to take advantage of that either at lunch or right after work. Then come home to exercise Molly, prep, and find a little relax time (I hope).

In order to simplify my mornings, I HAVE to get clothes and lunch ready at night. I also HAVE to get my chores done on the weekend. For meals, I'm going to do some extra cooking on the weekend. I enjoy cooking, but when I have time to enjoy the process. I'm also buying a crock pot this weekend. Nothing screams "Shawna" like a pot where you throw everything together and let it cook on its own ;)

So I think I'm prepared with the major hurdles I see and playing to my strengths. Any tips are greatly appreciated!

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