The last two weeks I've tried to uptick my physical fitness. I was going to classes a couple times of week but my workout buddy convinced me to get a personal trainer. Now I've never done this before and it's something I've always wanted to do. So I thought, "WHY NOT!?!?". It'll be a good early birthday present. I'm hoping that the PT sessions will be exactly what I need to kick my physically fit self into gear. I also signed up for my first 10K. I am starting a training program for that as well that will help me not die on the day of the race.
I really struggle because I was never an athletic type growing up. I always preferred to play with my dolls than play sports. I did sports in middle school but I didn't continue it year over year. When I started to care about being healthy is when I started exercising more. It's always been hard for me to find motivation to exercise consistently.
Two things about me that I've learned that will help me stay in gear:
1. I follow a plan well. If someone says, okay, we will meet at 7am on MWF to work out, I will be there, no DOUBT! If I'm left to my own devices to get there and do it myself chances are that it won't happen. I'll come up with every excuse in the book as to why I can't be there. Lame, I know but it's something I know about myself.
2. I respond well to goals. The best I've ever looked in my life was on my wedding day. I worked my butt off to look fantastic for my husband-to-be, photos, dress, etc. I knew I had a deadline for when I had to look great. I accomplished that goal. Once the wedding was over it was hard to stay focused and continue working on my physique. I kept telling myself that it was important to stay fit for when I have a baby. That it would help me get my body back after the baby was born. That goal didn't work b/c I really have no idea when I will have a baby. I wasn't having luck finding any other goals or timelines for myself. So what I'm doing now is focusing on smaller goals. So right now my goal is to complete the 10K training program.
I'm feeling completely tired from all the exercising but I know this is my bodies way of breaking down and getting back into shape. I'm looking forward to seeing the changes now! :)
Hi Christina! Just read this! How great! I recently joined the gym - about 3 weeks ago - I gained 55 lbs with Lexi :/ I know what you mean about a plan. I go to spinning on Monday and Wednesday, Zumba on Thursday (Just started that one last week and fell IN LOVE - I get to dance for 45 mins to latin music EVERY week! I hadn't been out dancing in FOREVER and honestly, the idea of a club, alcohol, and a plethora of sweaty dancers does nothing for me anymore so I am LOVING it) and hip hop on Saturday. I saw that you also were thinking already about getting a post baby body back! GOOD for you! It will probably make it SO much easier than what I'm facing. But when you DO want to get it back - I TOTALLY recommend 24 hour fitness. Of course, I'm not sure the club near you would be as FANTASTIC as mine but I love it. They watch Lexi and Gavin for a mere 10$ more a month. I go for about an hour a day and a friend of mine goes with her daughter - So Gavin plays with his friend while I work out. GREAT! And Lexi loves to watch all the kids playing. GOOD LUCK to the both of us! Hope you kick that 10ks butt. Sorry for my novel of a comment but I am happy to see that somebody else is going through the exact same thing as me! I am TIRED but HAPPY! I didn't know it would make me this happy! I feel SO much better. Hope you're feeling great too! xo Janelle
ReplyDeleteGood for you. I think I because I was in good shape before Sarah it really helped me get back in shape after.I wants to fit back in to my clothes!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Liz
You were stunningly beautiful on our wedding day.
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