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Oh Monday Morning!

This morning felt like everything was trying to work against me... We woke up late after a rough morning, threw a decent breakfast together for the toddler, thankfully I had half my smoothie left from yesterday, so I was able to get my coffee ready and load up the car. It was really tempting, though, to consider just staying home and using this morning to nap and play games on my phone. Instead, though, I was out with my girls in the mall walking and doing my workout by 7:35! Boom :)

This morning was a perfect opportunity to remind me of my why's. I almost used my littles as an excuse not to go workout this morning, instead I was reminded that they are 2 of my reasons TO go workout. They are the little girls who deserve a mommy who sets an healthy lifestyle example for them. They should have a mommy who displays a positive self image so they never question their beauty.

When we came home, the toddler napped and the littler one and I did some mommy and baby yoga. I think that is quickly becoming one of my favorite exercises! On a related note, does anyone know of some fun exercises I can do with my toddler? She is very active and will not tolerate being held for very long.

On an unrelated note, a friend and I had lunch today at California Pizza Kitchen. I attempted to get a glutton free pizza, but they don't have the 7" in glutton free, so I ordered the Farmers Market Soup and Caesar Salad. It was actually REALLY good! Maybe next time I'll order the full one glutton free, but I am not willing to spend my calorie budget on that much bread when I still have another meal to go.
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