Every Little Bit Counts!

on May 12, 2009

Thank you SO much for your support on my new schedule. I woke up feeling a little tired, and it was great to read such kind messages in my inbox.

To answer some follow-up questions:

No, I do not entirely support the Husband while he is in medical school (although I wish I could because he works really hard). My income is the bulk of our income, but he also works part-time as an office manager of his parents’ clinic.
Yes, the Husband is definitely stepping up and helping me with the chores and dogs. That used to be my territory, but now he’s going to handle it for a lot of the week. Last night, he went grocery shopping for me. 🙂 I love that man!
Yes, my full-time job is from home. I’m an urban planner and have worked for the same company for three years. That definitely makes this new schedule easier to handle.
Yes, you will get to see TONS of time management tips on the blog. Last night’s dinner was pretty lame, but I have a bunch of healthy and transportable meal ideas to share with you!

Every Little Bit Counts!

As I mentioned, it’s going to be difficult to do cardio exercise from Monday to Thursday (unless we buy that elliptical machine I’ve been eyeing!). So, I decided to do a little strength training this AM before breakfast. Because after all — every little bit counts!

Here’s what I did… it only took me 10 minutes!

30 push-ups
10 decline push-ups
100 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
20 leg lift with V-crunches (10 each leg)

Blueberry Waffles

I dreamt of this breakfast!

Using Hodgson’s Mills InstaBake mix, I made two blueberry waffles. I topped them with a glob of Vanilla Chobani. Holy YUM!

I normally just have 1 waffle, but I made these a little thinner than usual. Plus, I was sups hungry from the lame dinner last night!

Plus a side of grapes — I couldn’t fit these in my belly after the waffles, so I’m saving them for later in the morning.

And coffee, AKA liquid crack.

Off to seize the day! Stay tuned for my afternoon post, in which I’ll answer the latest burning question I’ve been getting…. Have I gone vegetarian after reading Skinny Bitch?

{ 29 comments }

Meg May 12, 2009, 3:50 am
Yummy waffles. Can’t wait to see the time management tips!
sarah May 12, 2009, 3:53 am
an elliptical at home would be a great asset — i think you deserve it with all the work you’ll be doing! maybe it could be a reward after a few weeks of juggling the crazy schedule?
Peanuts & Crackerjacks May 12, 2009, 3:54 am
Good luck with your new schedule!! I work full time now, full time grad school and have a part time job 4 days a week!! Time management is SOOOO important!! Also, I HAVE to exercise first thing in the morning or it doesnt happen!!

Do you have a “lunch break” when you work at home?
Adi (oatonomy.com) May 12, 2009, 4:06 am
Good luck with the new schedule. Just take it one day at a time! You’ll do great!
Megan May 12, 2009, 4:16 am
omg, the suspense will kill me!!! yay for veg!

I love your title, i was really needed that “every little bit counts” today. I havent had the energy to do hardcore workouts so I just lay around instead, thinking that light exercise is useless. NOT TRUE!

also, i mentioned you in my last post– i had a very caitlin-esque meal for dinner 🙂
Marisa (Trim The Fat) May 12, 2009, 4:34 am
Those waffles look delish!
teacherwoman May 12, 2009, 4:37 am
Mmm waffles!

Have a great day, Caitlin!
Jordan May 12, 2009, 4:38 am
I second the elliptical. Just don’t settle for a cheap one. That’s one place you want to splurge a little.
Amelia (AC/DC: Highways to Health) May 12, 2009, 4:46 am
Good luck with your new schedule! I will definitely be looking out for those time management tips! 🙂
Have a good morning!
Weight and Meditate May 12, 2009, 5:01 am
Thanks for answering the questions, that was all very interesting!
Brandi May 12, 2009, 5:42 am
great job on the quick morning workout – something is always better than nothing!

For the past 2 years, I’ve been working full time (8-5) plus part time with WW and until December of last year, I was also in grad school part time.

You can do it!
RhodeyGirl/Sabrina May 12, 2009, 5:42 am
wowowow Caitlin! crazy work schedule, but you can totally do it! if you don’t mind a tip (which I am sure you already know):

Prep as much as you can on Sundays!!! On Sundays or Mondays I do my grocery shopping and prep all my food for the week (even dinner many times), do all laundry, clean the house, etc etc etc.

I work from 7-6 at the office most days and then work another 2 hours at home (while also reading blogs, cooking, etc) so I can relate in a way.

You can totally do this!!! Best of luck!!!!
RhodeyGirl/Sabrina May 12, 2009, 5:43 am
ok so i just reread your new work schedule. um yeah, a LITTLE more insane than mine hahaha!

but i still think you are going to be just fine!
Meg C. May 12, 2009, 5:45 am
Caitlin- good luck with your new schedule! I hope you are not too stressed with the extra work hours. Take care of yourself and don’t be afraid to take a blog hiatus if you need to!
BethAnn Caputo May 12, 2009, 5:45 am
Hi Caitlin…where do you get your instabake? I’ve been looking for it everywhere and can’t find it
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point May 12, 2009, 5:47 am
thanks for the tips, guys!

bethann – i get it at the grocery store in the organic section. i know you can order it off their website, too!
Betsy May 12, 2009, 6:06 am
I know someone that went vegetarian after reading that book (going on 2 years!), so I’m curious to see what you say.
K from ksgoodeats May 12, 2009, 6:12 am
Those waffles sound delicious! It’s been way too long since I’ve had blueberries!!
iowagirleats May 12, 2009, 6:31 am
Wow – good luck with your schedule!! You seem like the kind of person that can handle a big load like that – you’ll be great 😀 Loving those waffles! I usually don’t like “stuff” in my waffles, but I always make an exception for blueberries 😉
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) May 12, 2009, 6:51 am
I can’t wait to see the time management tips! I definitely need that.
Christina May 12, 2009, 7:01 am
Good luck with the new schedule, you’ll do fine!

I’m excited for the time management tips, I know I’ll have to put them to use sooner or later.
Matt May 12, 2009, 7:08 am
Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate, but you gotta do what you gotta do right?

Have a good one!
elliebelle May 12, 2009, 7:18 am
Good luck with your new job! I’m sure you will do great. As far as the elliptical goes, I purchased one last fall and while I don’t use it as often as I should, I do really like it, and it was worth the money. I bought mine from Nordic Track.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health May 12, 2009, 7:28 am
waffles look divine!!

I look forward to the comments on time management! I have a few myself if you make the post interactive 🙂
Quinn May 12, 2009, 7:32 am
It does count! You get your work outs in where you can!

And in response to last night – I was the queen of the part time job. In high school I was a camp counselor by day and ice cream scooper by night. College I would babysit up to five families a day between classes, and even overnights. My first job out of college I supplemented with a bartending job at an Irish pub. Now that I don’t have a side job, or a wedding to plan, it’s become quite difficult to sit still!
Victoria May 12, 2009, 7:39 am
Pretty great use of 10 minutes! I convinced the husband to buy an elliptical 2 years ago before we joined a gym, and I still use it probably at least twice a week. Nothing beats the convenience of having it in your home (and watching tv!).
happinessawaits May 12, 2009, 7:41 am
o0o0o, the suspense!

Happiness Awaits
runsarah May 12, 2009, 7:48 am
You and your husbands schedule sounds a lot like me & my fiances, as I am student. It can be tough sometimes for us to find a balance.

I bought an elliptical for $100 off craigslist and it is awesome!! Way cheaper than a gym membership and great for multitasking.
Bec May 12, 2009, 9:18 am
Love the waffles!

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