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Work: As mentioned before, a lady at my work went on maternity leave at the end of January and I'm covering half of her work load. Did I mention it's the important crucial part of her load? Have I mentioned the influx of emails in my inbox and the new tracking systems implemented? Or the high profile titles that continue to have issues that I have to stay on top of daily? No?! Oh, that's because more of my day has been eaten up by work and it's draining my blogging and responding time at work. Which honestly sucks, big time. Clearly work time is work time, but I've always been able to balance some blog time at work or on calls. Hopefully things will calm down a bit in the next few weeks and I can find a new balance. I miss chatting with y'all daily and hope none one things I'm ignoring them. #newbalanceinfebruary
Health: Overall it's good which I can't complain about. I know yesterday I wrote about eating clean but this week has been a bit of a mess so my food prep and clean eating took a bit of a hit. Which means my energy and attitude hit bottom. I was so out of sorts I didn't even eat dinner last night and felt fine which is strange. Normally I'm always hungry at meal times, however I think abundance of crap food has thrown my body for a loop and so I'm suffering. What's crazy is the fact my weight hasn't fluctuated. Usually this week would be a recipe for five extra ell bees yet everything is staying the same. Honestly, I have to thank teaching. All of the classes and practicing has revved up the metabolism and I'm finally feeling happy and good with the number on the scale and the way my clothes fit.
Life: January flew by in a blink and all of a sudden here we are in the first week of February. Don't get me wrong, I'm quite excited for this week {especially this weekend} and am happy to put cold snowy January in the review mirror. However, it suddenly feels like there is NEVER enough time to get anything done. Maybe it has to do with the fact I'm trying to learn three new BODYPUMP releases in two weeks. Or the fact I'm trying to get to bed at a decent time while also getting up to do yoga. Or maybe I feel like future plans are still in the air and I'm grasping at everything to put it all in place. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy and blessed and healthy which is a win/win/win in life, but I still feel stressed and a bit all over the place. I think a weekend of girl time and maybe a few drinks is just the key to figuring it all out and wooosahing back to normal.
So there you go, that's what's new with me. What's new with you?
linking up with Kristen, Natalie & Kristin
Hope your work life gets back to normal soon girlie! I know it's tough picking up someone else's work load, especially when it makes you extremely busy! And yes, I agree, January FLEW by. <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteHang in there, sweet girl! Three body pump classes to learn... On top of everything else! Wowza
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot going on! But at least the days are getting longer and I always feel like there is more time on the day when the sun stays out longer. You got this!
ReplyDeleteI feel like our weight is on a delay. Like if we eat a lot of junk this week, we'll notice it next week. And this would explain why it takes time to notice positive change. Maybe that's just me!
ReplyDeleteGlad your classes are going well! I still wish I could take one!
Good luck with balancing working/blogging. I used to be able to do a lot of stuff at work, too, but it seems like things have reved up and I am not sure if it will go back to the same. Let me know if you have any tips! I hope you get those drinks this weekend...sounds like it is much needed and deserved!
ReplyDeleteNew changes can bring on stress. Hopefully things will settle down soon. Visiting from Thoughts 4 Thursday. ~Lowanda of Sunshine and Elephants.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a lot on your plate right now! A relaxing weekend, some girl time and a couple cocktails sounds exactly like what you need :)
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I hope work settles down for you soon. i too sometimes feel like there is just never enough time. I think the drinks ought to do the trick - much deserved! :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there with the work load! I can definitely relate to the not having enough time to get everything done that I want to... hopefully things slow down soon for you!
ReplyDeleteJanuary went by SO fast! I feel like Christmas was last week haha. I hope work calms down for you!
ReplyDeletei feel you on the hectic work train. i am just looking forward to the weekend in the short term. it's just too chaotic! and isn't it wild how WHAT we eat really affects our mood and well being? i mean it makes sense but i swear all this eating healthier is just so uplifting but we can't be perfect! just have to take it day by day
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
You can do it! Work has been crazy here too.
ReplyDeleteWow you are definitely a busy bee at work! Hopefully it slows down soon.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You got this! I'm back at the gym and may have a Body Pump in my near future (after some free weight training of course!) xo Amanda
ReplyDeletethank you so much for linking up with gretch and i girl!
ReplyDeletei am so sorry you are so busy right now, jeepers. i feel like you always have a lot on your plate normally (in a good way, you're awesome!) so i bet extra work and taking on all the body pump is adding unnecessary stress. but that is so awesome you are happy with the number on the scale and the how your clothes fit - seriously, that's awesome girl. high fives! hope life calms down a bit soon.
Eeekkk so much going on, friend! I hope things slow down a little bit for you and you're able to do what you want/need to without being in overdrive. Have a wonderful day today! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's tough covering for someone on maternity leave, but at least you have it. My job doesn't offer any maternity leave benefits at all and it's really frustrating to think of what that means down the road! I would gladly take on a new mom's workload, knowing that they would be able to do the same for me!
ReplyDeleteEEEKK I get to see you tomorrow!!! I am so excited!!! I have no clue what you posted about other than January being gone.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely feeling those similar overwhelming feelings and they can be stressful! Stress than = eating terribly, so I'm right there with ya! Hope things start to slow down for you soon!
ReplyDeleteBoo about all the added work and stress, hopefully you find a balance soon!! I can't believe how fast Jan flew by either, I have to keep reminding myself it's February!
ReplyDeleteOh man, sounds like a lot was just added to your plate! Hope that becomes more balance out for ya so you can focus on other stuff and feel balanced yourself. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteUgh, covering for people at work is always horrible. I've been there before and it is STRESSFUL. Hopefully you can find a new balance for the remaining time that she's gone! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI feel like when work gets stressful, the rest of life seems to feel extra stressful too! =\ Hope things calm down for you on that front soon, and definitely get those girls/drinks in your weekend plans asap!!
ReplyDeleteWhere does the time go??? When work is crazy it tends to bleed into your every day life even if you don't work more hours. It drains you a little more and tends to take over more of your thoughts. Hope you dig out soon!!
ReplyDeleteMan alive are you a busy bee! Hang in there, you'll be through it before you know it. And I'm sure you'll rock it all :-D
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oooh that work situation sounds stressful. I got pulled into a new job in May and it's been a really hard transition, recently my supervisor was diagnosed with cancer (again).. so that's made it much harder emotionally, and work-wise. I hope that you are able to find a rhythm you feel comfortable with at some point soon. We've been doing better eating at home and more healthfully in January.. this week has been a difficult one.. but overall we're still doing better! XO -Alexandra
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oh man, sorry about work! I heard that. It's always so hard to get a whole extra load of work on top of your normal difficult one!
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling that way about life lately, too... the "rushed" feeling and like there's never enough time. I'm hoping it's just the after effects of the holidays... we're so busy during them that it takes a bit to feel "normal" again afterwards.
ReplyDeleteLimbo is the most annoying place to be, I feel you on that! But in other news, you are SUPER WOMAN!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck handling this time in your life :( Sounds stressful, but I'm wishing you all the best! Thanks for taking the time to join our linkup :)
ReplyDeleteIf anyone deserves a weekend, it's for sure you girl!
ReplyDeleteIt's always so tough to adjust to such a huge change at work. When it comes to clean eating, things can get a little too crazy busy during the week so I just make sure I have everything I need in the fridge and then prep as I need it. Haha. Those who have the time to prep for one or two whole weeks...I bow down to them lol.
ReplyDeleteF*CK WORK!!!! it's been killing me as well and just ruining life. i hope things calm down for you soon!
ReplyDeleteHope things get more settled for you soon! :)
ReplyDeleteThinking of you girl!!!! It's really hard to stay on top of everything! Maybe yore stretching yourself too thin? Have fun this weekend and enjoy yourself. Put yourself first and do what you CAN! :) xoxo!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel you on the work thing... I pray that both of our schedules lighten up soon!! Hang in there sweet girl, you've got this!!
ReplyDeleteSo basically what you're saying is you are actually super woman, right?! Seriously you have so much going on but you are handling it like it's nothing! Like, obviously work is a lot more crazy with taking over for that lady while she is on leave but it sounds like you are doing awesome with it!! I cannot wait till I have the energy to workout again! I'm jealous that you teach all those classes aka stay in amazing shape!
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