Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness My challenge lasted two weeks and two days, and then I failed. This is delayed because I took the week to figure out next steps and really figure out what I can do to fix the repeated failing. Being disappointed in myself is an understatement. A theme the last few years has been trying to do things for myself and continuing to let myself down by giving up when life gets tough or stressful. Using tiny things as excuses instead of making time and effort to be there for myself. I was feeling okay during the two weeks, I was stressed and…

Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness W2D2 Today was the first day that I really struggled to get out for a run. I should have gone this morning. Mistakes were made.  I ended up making some trips from the old house to the new house and prepared for the movers to come tomorrow. Ready for the move to be over!  But I ran a mile then walked a little over a mile and a half tonight with the kids. The goal was to run and then walk until they fell asleep. The sleeping mission failed, but I got the run in! It actually felt really good! Stroller running…

Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness W2D1 I knew today was going to be busy so I got out first thing for a mile. It felt good and was a nice way to start the stressful day of moving!  Things went pretty smoothly today. Got the keys and moved a few things! Crossing my fingers and toes and saying all the prayers that this rental works out until we purchase a house.  After a long day, we took the kids on a walk to get the youngest to fall asleep. It was a great way to end the day. Even though my diet has been off and my…

Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness W1D7 Today started off great! Got in a quick run. I only wanted to do one mile today to let my body recovery a little before all the moving. I did a stroller run, ran a mile out from the house and walked home. It was a great way to start the morning and the kids loved it. I will definitely keep doing more stroller runs. They are hard and there is a lot more walking involved, but it is worth it to get outside and off the treadmill! The day ended stressful. Hoping tomorrow I can keep it together and bust…

Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness W1D6 Did a nice 2 mile run outside, along with a lift. My first mile felt strong and I had a nice breeze, the second mile was rough, no wind and it was very hot. I followed up the run with an upper body pull workout and some pelvic floor abs. Ended the week with three main lifts. Not what I hoped for, but looking back I’m proud of that. Tomorrow is a push to finish packing before the actual moving next week. I will hopefully get in a quick morning fun, and leave the lifting to moving boxes!  Can’t believe we…

Lauren’s Journal – Journey to Health & Happiness W1D5 Morning stroller run today! It was awesome, and holy hard! These kids are getting heavy and the wheels on the stroller were a little flat, but overall I’m so glad I got out this morning.  I went 2.3 miles with a 1min walk 1min run, and a little stop at the park after mile run to let the kids run around. We had a blast and will be doing this more often! First step pump up the tires!  I then skipped another lifting session tonight, to have frozen margaritas instead and I have no regrets. I do need to get back…

Journey to Health & Happiness W1D4 Today was another rough day. Nutrition was terrible, and to be honest it was for no reason other than I used stress as an excuse. I am tried and stressed, but that shouldn’t be an excuse! I did stick to my challenge commitments though. 1.5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk and over 80 Ounces of water. So overall it was a win. Back to lifting tomorrow, and getting my nutrition in check! Moving on to Day 5. Very happy that I decided to start this little challenge again, it is keeping me accountable to sane! All Journey to Health & Happiness Posts HERE Previous…