I can't lie- in the moment, I love the workout. When I'm able to push myself to do new things because I'm a little stronger, I feel amazing and a bit super. Then I collect Isabelle from the kid care, eat an apple instead of the damn Big Mac, and contemplate sleeping all day while Isabelle watches Dora. I decide that last part is a horrible plan, we do something else and then I repeat the whole thing the next morning. I would like to develop the inner motivation marathon runners have or the something, anything that helps keep people on track. What's the secret?
My sister in law, Mindy, can do a handstand push-up 11 months post partum. For real.
My sister, Katie? She has two young children and does handstands in her yoga class. True story.
One time, I tried running on the treadmill and ended up with plantar fasciitis.
But, I keep trying and I keep going to the gym because it makes me feel pretty good. It makes me feel like I am making the right choice for my health and for my family. I sure do wish the act of walking into the gym could help me loose 10 pounds before I have to wear a, gulp, swimsuit. But, it doesn't. So I walk on the treadmill or ride a bike. I lift some weights and do sit-ups. And, I steer clear of fast food places right after leaving the gym. And you know what? I do eventually feel a surge of energy, I turn off Dora and head to the park with my kid.
2 comments:
yes. Thanks for sharing this! It is so hard for me to get there in the first place, to get on the machines I don't want to be on- to then so quickly be paged because my littlest one won't stop crying in the day care. But as you say, I know it is a choice that is better for me and my family, eventually I think it will get easier. xo
Exactly sarah!! It is hard enough and then you throw in the littles who don't want to be there. It will get easier, but sometimes it is just too much with everything else we have to juggle as moms. You are a beautiful person. XO
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