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True Confessions Tuesday

[ 11 ] 08/03/2010 |

Good morning, shrinkers! Are you getting down and dirty? I sure am.

That’s my first confession, actually. I am loving up on this new challenge. I don’t know what it is, but I feel energized. It’s fantastic. Seriously. I’ve been circling the drain for a few months as far as my nutrition and fitness goes.

Another confession (and please excuse me if I’m overly perky, I’ve had FAR TOO MUCH caffeine today)…I’m digging the 30 Day Shred this time around. I went out and bought some heavier weights and I feel like I’m getting so much more out of each workout. Even better? My son is exercising along with me. Watching a 2 1/2 year old attempt push ups and reverse crunches may be one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

(Hey! If you want to join in and shred, head on over to The ‘hood and join the Down & Dirty with the 30 Day Shred group!)

Next confession: I went to the lady doctor today. Okay, TMI, I know, but I do have a non-overly-personal point here. I disclosed that I’d been feeling moody and even kind of aggro lately. She suggested I start taking 2000 iu of Vitamin D per day. Did you know Vitamin D can help combat depression? I didn’t. I also didn’t know that there is only one month per year in the Pacific Northwest where you stand a chance to naturally absorb enough Vitamin D. So I picked up a supplement and am hoping it makes a difference. (On a side note, if you are suffering from severe depression, please see you doctor!)

I can’t let this confessional pass by without disclosing the food carnage that occurred on Saturday. I went to a toddler’s birthday party and had pizza and cake. Then, later, at home, I drank too many glasses of white wine which led to the nacho cheese Doritos.  All while watching half of the first season of Jersey Shore. (fist pump)

Oh, the shame.

Now it’s your turn to spill your guts. I want to hear all the dirty details. But also, if you’ve got something GOOD to confess, please do!

Confess or link up in the comments!

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About heather: Thirty-three year old wife, mother, runner and wannabe renaissance woman striving to look and feel even BETTER than she did before babies. View author profile.

  • http://nothingbutchatter.blogspot.com/ kiminia

    Good morning!!! good for you for mentioning your depression!!! I did the same a yr ago & was not as big a deal as I had feared :)

    here's my confessional post:
    http://nothingbutchatter.blogspot.com/2010/08/t…

  • http://smartstrongsexy.blogspot.com Brooke F

    i'm the poster child for “don't write off your weariness as the way it has to be!” so i'm glad that your doctor recommended a suppliment for you!

    my confession? i haven't been doing the swimming part of my triathlon training. its more difficult given the closure of the indoor pool due to remodeling. but i need to put the effort behind it if i wanna go a tri next month.

    also – i'm feeling guilty when i only do one workout today. like this morning – i tried to convince myself to get up early to go for a run, but i couldn't drag myself out of bed. this afternoon it'll be too hot and i'm lifting weights at lunch. blah.

  • http://www.littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com ladybugs714

    Oh I had one of the Jersey Shore days early this Spring, couldn't turn it off, just had to see what they said or wore next. Hope the meds help, glad you are feeling good!

    Here are mine…some good and some bad. http://littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com/2010…

  • Bari_F

    Morning lovely ladies. Here are my confessions:
    http://diaryofashrinkingchick.blogspot.com/2010…

  • Nancy
  • Stillmary

    I share your enthusiasm for this challenge and I've tried the shred (two days in a row now for the first time – wow). Anyway, I've made my sad, bad confessions over here:

    http://musingsofthesixties.blogspot.com/2010/08…

  • Bari_F

    Isn't it amazing how the food carnage just tends to snowball? Add in some booze and it's like “bring it on!”

    I love that your son is “exercising” with you. My kids won't shred (well, K will but she doesn't need to, D just laughs at me). Sometimes the cat will plop down in front of me or try to trip me while I'm doing lunges. Does that count?

  • http://blissfulbedlam.com/ Tracie
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  • http://thenuppdate.wordpress.com/ Margaret

    Get a vitamin D supplement with calcium! Not only does it also strengthen your bones, but calcium helps your body absorb the D more efficiently. :)

  • seemamarun

    http://www.see-mama-run.com/2010/08/i-confess.html

    I take Lexapro for my anxiety and depression but when I was running I always felt so much better. I'm hoping to get to the point with activity that I can go off my meds (now that my back is better). Good luck with the Vitamin D. I've heard the same thing! :)