Busted Can of Biscuits

Wow, I don't think I could have found a more perfect picture for today's blog post! Although I wouldn't say "skinny"...

OK, is it seriously almost September?! Where the heck did summer go? Where the heck has this year gone for that matter? Yikes. This month started off really great but is ending not so hot (in the general health area).

For the first two weeks of August, I was doing AWESOME. Jay and I used our LivingSocial voucher for one month of unlimited Bikram classes. The first class was rough, really rough. I wanted to run out of the class and never look back. It was hotter than I had anticipated and even though the moves weren't more difficult than the Vinyasa yoga I've done in the past, I had a hard time completing each move. It didn't help that the first class we took was with a seemingly nice (outside of class) but Nazi instructor. But we perservered and for the first 2 weeks of August, we went 4-5 times a week. I wasn't losing a lot of lbs but was feeling great and my clothes fit better.  I was also feeling more rested, calm, and centered.

Then Jay and  I decided to "buy" a townhouse condo. We put down a contract on some new construction and it was accepted! So for the last 2 weeks we've been busy with work and appointments with our realtor, the design center, and the sales people for the condo. While I'm excited about the prospect of homeownership, all the stress is starting to take its toll. My healthy diet has pretty much gone out the window and I've regressed, at least for the last week, to stress eating. I know it's terrible. Because of the time needed for Bikram (90 mins), I have been unable to find a good time to squeeze it in. Which is sad because I think I have NEEDED to do yoga in the last 2 weeks. 

So I tried to supplement my lack of yoga with running. But in the last two weeks, I think Jay and I have gone for a run only 4 times. AND our 5k is on September 8. Totally not ready but obviously I can't turn back time. 

I've let the stress affect me enough so I'm getting back on the proverbial horse. Today will be my first day back to yoga in 2 weeks. I hope I don't pass out! This is our last week to use our voucher. Next month: bootcamp. Last week, Jay and I each bought a couple of pairs of jeans one size smaller than we wear now. I am determined to fit into them after one month of bootcamp. Oh Lord, help me.

Happy workouts everyone! Namaste.