Kick-Start Fitness Week 3: A New Routine

Yesterday, I talked a little about a fresh look on life thanks to our crazy new dog.  I admit that I had forgotten some of the work that goes into owning a younger dog – especially a rescue dog.  We’ve quickly found that there are certain routines that he already has set in place, so we’re trying to keep some of these routines while establishing new ones.

One of Wiley’s established routines is daily walks. Now, they said that he walks well on a leash, but we soon found that wasn’t exactly the complete truth.  He does walk on a leash, but it will take some training to get him walking properly on a leash. Heel, stay, and come are not words that are currently in his vocabulary.  Even so, we routinely take at least 2 walks a day.  The unexpected benefit of having a dog that requires walks is that I’m out there walking a good bit.

My schedule has started to change as I seem to be adjusting more to Wiley’s schedule than he is to mine.  Eventually, I’m sure we’ll find a happy medium, but it’s going to take some time.  He likes to head to bed a little earlier and go on walks earlier in the morning.  Which means, my normal night owl self is going bed earlier in order to get up earlier for those sunrise walks.  I’m also on the computer less as training him is taking more time and energy.  Who would have thought that our new dog would be helping me get back in shape?

Currently, Wiley is not helping keep me calm.  Nope, he’s trying my patience.  As he gets more comfortable with us and his new home, he’s becoming more mischievous which means that I’m taking him on longer, more intense walks.  I fall into bed exhausted at night.  Yesterday, I was so tired that I gave myself permission to take a nap to recharge my batteries.

I’m finding that I’m eating better and drinking more water as that’s what my body is craving and needs to keep going.  My new favorite snack is Cuties oranges which gives me a little pick-me-up during the day.

As Wiley settles in a little more, I hope to be able to add more other exercises (Wii, xBox 360, Zumba) back into my routine.  For now, I’ll just embrace these new season, new routine and be thankful that we live in a milder climate.

Don’t forget to check out how the other members of the Kick-Start Fitness team did this week:

Mrs. White – The Legacy of Home , (McDonald’s “Be Our Guest” Food- Giveaway)
Shannon – Mom Loves Books ,
Gina – A Cherished Keeper ,
Briana – I Can’t Decide ,
Susan – Homeschooling Hearts and Minds, 
Dawn – Guiding Light Homeschool, 
Renita – Weighing Hearts, 
Kathy – Teaching Good Things ,
Angie – Petra School

This week, I’m featuring a giveaway for a beautiful Holiday candle set from Pure Integrity Candles to help create a warm, relaxing environment in your home. Don’t forget about the Silk Milk Giveaway (5 winners!) as well as the Natural House Probiotic House Cleaning Products Giveaway.