My thought process was I'm already out the door why not just keep going. Getting out the door is my hardest part, and bonus I have one less kid to drag with me. So I've actually done it...a total of 3 times, but hey it is a start. Am I a fitness gal now? Um, no, chances are I will fall off the wagon, and I won't even be doing this next week.
So we have walked 3 mile trail a few times, and I've biked it. Guess what else? I pretty much hate it. Maybe, I like it a little, but mostly I can't wait for it to be over, and I get excited when I see the house in the distance. Do I feel an awesome surge of energy they claim you get from morning exercise? Nope. It takes everything in me not to curl up on my bed after and take a nap. Am I happy with myself? Very much so. That keeps me going.
I'm going to try to keep doing it for a couple of reasons. Would I like to lose weight? Sure what woman doesn't want that, but that really isn't my motivation. If that was my motivation I'd quite immediately because if I don't see rapid results on the scale then forget it. One of my reasons is because I really need some time for myself. Over the summer I was doing a lot of praying about the stress in my life, and what I could do to help things. Something kept telling me that I needed to exercise, and I kept telling that something to buzz off because Momma don't want to get sweaty. Then I realized that something was God so maybe I should listen. So I am exercising my three miles in hopes that it makes my mood better. Anything to be less irritable and calmer. I listen to my ipod and I think about what is going on around me, I pray a bit, and I keep going.
One thing I have noticed is I am sleeping better at night. I am a night owl with a tendency for insomnia. I've always read that exercise can be a way to combat this. I think maybe it is helping. Some decent sleep has to be helpful in combating the grumps too. So don't count on me actually doing this next week, but I am going to give it a try.
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I am so glad that you commented on my post so that I could come here and read this.
After my second child I was having trouble getting the weight off. My hubby (who loves running) told me I should give running an honest try. I have always HATED (I mean H-A-T-E-D) running. He told me that if I tried it for at least a month I would be hooked. The first week I would run a block and walk a block and then worked up to running more each time. By the end of the first month I was hooked. Not because I was dropping weight so quickly (though I was) but because it was the BEST stress reliever in the world. I was a much more patient mama after a run. Every time my hubby would see me super stressed he would say, "go for your run!" and it worked like magic. Seriously. So awesome. I have done a bunch of posts on running on my blog (check out my labels if you are intersted) because everyone kept asking me how I went from hating running to loving it.
ANYWAY, sheesh I can babble, it is so good for you to just get some time away and destress. Walking off your stress is a great thing! Way to take the steps to a little you time (although you still have your little one with you). :)
Amy, I just got on here after what feels lik forever!! We miss you all. I am glad to hear jack is enjoying kindergarten, and Gavin and I are doing a similar walk while kk is in school. I hope it is still going well for you, it really clears my head and I do usually feel better when it is part of my routine.
I've been running/fast walking on the treadmill lately. I did it when we first got it but stopped for a long time and decided to get back on it. Why not? Just turn up my music and just think about things. I was on the the other day for 45 minutes without even thinking about it. I felt better afterward, if took me a while to actually like it, but now it feels weird NOT doing it. I wish we had trails around here to walk I would do it everyday. Every body has different things they like some people like intense workouts, or yoga. Walking or running. You find what is right for you and then it will come. Doing things like crunches and push ups and stuff, make me tired after.
I've been running/fast walking on the treadmill lately. I did it when we first got it but stopped for a long time and decided to get back on it. Why not? Just turn up my music and just think about things. I was on the the other day for 45 minutes without even thinking about it. I felt better afterward, if took me a while to actually like it, but now it feels weird NOT doing it. I wish we had trails around here to walk I would do it everyday. Every body has different things they like some people like intense workouts, or yoga. Walking or running. You find what is right for you and then it will come. Doing things like crunches and push ups and stuff, make me tired after.
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