My computer has been running really slow lately. My phone is acting the same way. It appears that I'm out of storage space. Come to think of it, that extra set of garages is kinda full too. It's amazing how many toys, bikes, gadgets, golf clubs and a plethora of other stuff a family of six can accumulate.
Although this could easily become a post about how I need to sell, purge and organize my life, I don't have a week to talk about all the things I need to do. I'll tackle that a bit at a time.
Just as our homes and electronics get bogged down, so do our bodies. In my case, I caved to my sweet tooth one too many times. I was doing so well getting to my "fit, fab & forty" body and then the birthday came and I totally let the wheels come off the bus. Cakes and desserts at the end of every celebratory meal and then a couple of holidays...Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras flanked the day with an abundance of chocolate and king cake. I think that's all past us now but what remains is the incredibly sluggishness that I feel.
Good news bad news is still that I lost my butt. I didn't necessarily gain weight but I feel "soft" and particularly around my middle. So, no butt and squishy midsection...that's where I am at now and I'll say, I'm not particularly thrilled with it. Especially the sluggish part. Granted, the weather has been incredibly bipolar and I appreciate it letting me use it as an excuse because...I just didn't feel like working out. Shoot, I STILL don't! Bleh.
Case in point...I did week 4 & 5 of T25 twice! Why? Because I did such a crappy job of staying on it that I felt like I needed to redo it until I got it right. And I still didn't.
Yesterday, although I felt like anything BUT working out, I knew I HAD to. I have got to lift out of this funk and get moving again. Rebooting the workout plan was probably the only way to do it so I went ahead and started the Beta portion of T25, week 1 last night. I also tried to fix a healthy meal for myself. Flying solo with 4 kids in the evening does not make for creative, healthy cooking, I learned. The kids were fed, bathed, homework was done and everyone was in bed and yet, I never got around to eating what I made. I had made a batch of quinoa which I knew I could doctor up with something I found on pinterest. I did exactly that and tweaked it some more for the ingredients I did have (butternut squash versus sweet potato) and those patties just fell apart on me. Oh, well...they tasted great, just not pretty. Regardless, I ended up having a bowl a cereal after my workout because anything else felt too heavy at midnight. Yes, midnight.
I had to also catch up on my yoga challenges...because kind of ignored that too. Before I knew it, it was Tuesday.
The Cardio dvd was really what I needed...I didn't know what to expect and they REALLY step it up with intensity. I was actually looking at that timer on the screen as it counted down wishing it would move FASTER. Ugh.
I am looking forward to Speed 2.0 tonight but am afraid that after a week of trying all the workouts in the series, I will be bored. Not to mention, I don't feel like I am getting any stronger. I think I'll add some strength training somehow tonight however, long term, I need to find something else that will get me amped up. Thank goodness for my aerial class...I really look forward to going to that every week.
I'll be searching for new ideas to keep things fresh. Stay tuned on that. In the mean time, I am hoping the weather cooperates more so that I can finally start taking my bike out for some long rides (fantastic glutes emerge here!).
Have a fantastic Tuesday & get movin' (no matter what time...just do it!)
~V
Showing posts with label Postpregnancy fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Postpregnancy fitness. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
4 weeks in and I lost my...
butt.
Yea, I said it. Consistent & frequent cardio exercise has that effect on me. Apparently.
I was going to post this at week 2 and 3 but never got around to it...there are just not enough hours in my days! So...here we are at the middle of week 4 of T25 and I can confirm that yep, I lost my butt.
Remember all those pencil skirts and pants I had "goaled" to fit in? (I just made up a word, I think) They all fit. In fact, I tried one on earlier this week and it was big on me. I totally missed the wearing period on that one because now it's been relegated to the back of the closet due to "saggy pants syndrome". Usually a phrase I save for pants, this particular skirt falls in that category. It is highly unattractive.
My birthday is next week and celebrations begin tonight (which I am sure will extend until next month). My goal of being in the "best" shape of my life is meh, pretty close. Although I am thrilled to fit in my clothes again (because it was getting to be slim pickins' in the closet), my intent was never to lose a bunch of weight and be "petite". I only use that term because my husband called me that recently...it is not a word you would associate with someone 5'9". Rather, what I want to be is fit and strong, which to me defines "best shape".
When I first started writing this a couple of weeks ago, my thought was to cut back on T25 and not follow the program to the tee. I had been running and upping my mileage along with my weekly aerial class and nightly yoga challenges in addition to T25 and I knew I needed to cut back. Of course, I didn't. But then I got busy and naturally, something had to give. I initially cut back on the running because it was the hardest to squeeze in and quite frankly the weather sucked. Sub 40 temps are not a favorite for this South Florida girl so that was an easy call. It's warmed up now and I still haven't been able to pick back up on the running. This is frustrating to me because I had really cut my pace down pretty quick to a place that made me giddy of where it could go. Breaking the consistency really puts me at square one. Boo.
I kept at T25 because really, it's TWENTY FIVE minutes people! Before you can start complaining about it, you're half way done. The amount of sweat produced in that short amount of time is really amazing. I figured some workout is better than no workout but really my "lass" situation is still not being tended to (albeit it's a diminished area).
This week has been a total bust. I admit that right now. I've skipped 2 days of T25 (for shame!) and tonight, I doubt I will want to give it a go after a couple of birthday cocktails. Ditto for the yoga challenge...I went to bed so late and completely forgot! Boo to me! I have lots of work to make up for this slacking over the weekend. A bike ride, run, aerial class and definitely some standing on my head is in order!
Gotta go now, I have to take my diminishing bedunkadunk out of here...there's a cocktail with my name on it!
~V
Yea, I said it. Consistent & frequent cardio exercise has that effect on me. Apparently.
I was going to post this at week 2 and 3 but never got around to it...there are just not enough hours in my days! So...here we are at the middle of week 4 of T25 and I can confirm that yep, I lost my butt.
Remember all those pencil skirts and pants I had "goaled" to fit in? (I just made up a word, I think) They all fit. In fact, I tried one on earlier this week and it was big on me. I totally missed the wearing period on that one because now it's been relegated to the back of the closet due to "saggy pants syndrome". Usually a phrase I save for pants, this particular skirt falls in that category. It is highly unattractive.
My birthday is next week and celebrations begin tonight (which I am sure will extend until next month). My goal of being in the "best" shape of my life is meh, pretty close. Although I am thrilled to fit in my clothes again (because it was getting to be slim pickins' in the closet), my intent was never to lose a bunch of weight and be "petite". I only use that term because my husband called me that recently...it is not a word you would associate with someone 5'9". Rather, what I want to be is fit and strong, which to me defines "best shape".
When I first started writing this a couple of weeks ago, my thought was to cut back on T25 and not follow the program to the tee. I had been running and upping my mileage along with my weekly aerial class and nightly yoga challenges in addition to T25 and I knew I needed to cut back. Of course, I didn't. But then I got busy and naturally, something had to give. I initially cut back on the running because it was the hardest to squeeze in and quite frankly the weather sucked. Sub 40 temps are not a favorite for this South Florida girl so that was an easy call. It's warmed up now and I still haven't been able to pick back up on the running. This is frustrating to me because I had really cut my pace down pretty quick to a place that made me giddy of where it could go. Breaking the consistency really puts me at square one. Boo.
I kept at T25 because really, it's TWENTY FIVE minutes people! Before you can start complaining about it, you're half way done. The amount of sweat produced in that short amount of time is really amazing. I figured some workout is better than no workout but really my "lass" situation is still not being tended to (albeit it's a diminished area).
This week has been a total bust. I admit that right now. I've skipped 2 days of T25 (for shame!) and tonight, I doubt I will want to give it a go after a couple of birthday cocktails. Ditto for the yoga challenge...I went to bed so late and completely forgot! Boo to me! I have lots of work to make up for this slacking over the weekend. A bike ride, run, aerial class and definitely some standing on my head is in order!
Gotta go now, I have to take my diminishing bedunkadunk out of here...there's a cocktail with my name on it!
~V
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
A new era has begun.
Or not. After years of spot work outs with Tony (Horton, from P90X, we are on a first name basis) my hubby and I have decided to mix it up and include Shaun T in our lives. We borrowed an Insanity video recently that included the "Fit Test". After watching from the couch in its entirety first (because "Insanity" is admittedly a scary term), we jumped in and did the test. I was mighty proud of myself for getting the amount of reps that I did for some of those exercises! My biggest concern was the cramping that occurs in my feet when I do that level of jumping in most cardio exercises but I managed to make it through the fit test relatively unscathed. (I dealt with the cramps i.e. sucked it up).
We (meaning, HE) decided to do some research on some other Shaun T workout programs and came upon Focus T 25. It's also by Beachbody and it's a shorter version of Insanity. Lesser time per workout, 5 days a week rather than 6 but NO breaks between exercises. We like the idea of a shorter work out with the same intensity which is also what P90X3, who just came out to market, is touting. He compared the two programs and was leaning towards T25. The foot cramp thing made me uneasy so I leaned the other way to P90X3 and because it also has a variety of workouts that I enjoy like Yoga, Pilates and some circuit weight training. I seemed to have swayed him. He pulled the trigger on P90X3 but somehow inadvertently, T25 showed up on our doorstep at the same time that he completed his order. Whoopsie! I guess during his initial research, he got trigger happy! Ha! Rather than return it we decided to keep it and give it a go since it was IN. MY. HANDS!
Monday (yesterday) was our first day. My two biggest concerns were the foot cramps I mentioned and the other was whether 25 minutes would seem like a full workout. When I got home, my hubby had just completed it. He was dripping in sweat (but alive) so I quickly changed and took my turn. My initial thoughts:
OW, MY FEET! Ugh. I pushed and got it done but honestly, nothing, not my quads, calves or heart for that matter felt the pain like my feet did. I'll have a separate post on this because upon googling late last night, I found it's a common issue and I am determined to figure this thing out.
After the heat in my feet subsided I felt like I could go for a run. It went by very quick and like an intense warm up. I'm thinking that they start you off "easy" so they can give you a one, two sucker punch later in the week to make you take back anything you ever said about the first couple of days. (so I'll tread lightly...:) )
It felt good to have so much extra time in the evening to work on yoga stretches and the challenge I'm currently working on (of course I am). I also like that Shaun T is no nonsense. He just cuts to the chase and before you know it you are jumping around the room with sweat dripping from your nose. There is a short cool down after the 25 minute workout is complete to help stretch out those big muscles but that is not included within the workout time so you get a SOLID 25 minutes of GO.
Today, Houston is in the middle of a "Snowpocalypse", meaning the whole city shuts down with the smallest threat of snow or ice on the roads. Schools are closed and work is on a "if you have to come in" basis. So, I figured I'd get day 2 out of the way while hubby and I swapped half days for work. I did "Speed 1.0" and I went for it barefooted. Seemed crazy but surprisingly, much less cramping. The jump squat landings were a bit hard on my feet but I sucked it up as best I could.
Again, before you can even want a sip of water, it's over. The last 7 minutes were the hardest only because the baby who was watching me from the bouncer and had been laughing at my antics the whole time, was getting tired. I had to add extra acrobatics to keep him entertained through to the end.
I should mention that my legs were sore when I woke up this morning so last night's workout was effective. And now, a few hours after day 2's workout, my legs feel pretty solid. THIS is a step in the right direction!
My take away so far is that I have got to find a solution for the foot arch cramp issue. Until then, I will continue to push through as long as I can. At the very least until the next shipment arrives on my doorstep! Stay tuned for a follow up review at the end of week 1.
Happy Snow Day all...stay warm!
~V
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
So where are we with this thing?
This thing we call a baby fitness blog, you mean? Oh yea. That.
I admit, I have been a total slacker (in more ways than one). This blog has fallen so far back on the burner that it's not even in the kitchen. Wha?
I have been exercising, which if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter --->, you know of my progress. I just have failed miserably to sit a write about it. Baby #4 is now 15 weeks old and a pure joy in our lives. He is so happy all of the time and flashes a smile so easily that I spend most of my time around him in an utter state of goo and gah. Not even kidding about that.
Along with all my other "plans" for 2014, I do intend to keep this space updated with routines, workouts and may incorporate reviews on exercise gear, local "boutique" gym classes and share some of my smoothie recipes that have been a hit (not the beet one...ha!).
Stay tuned and hope you'll come visit and join me in my journey on remaining "Baby Fit".
~V
P.S. - I'll also start researching on how best to revamp this site. I am not thrilled with it's appearance but unfortunately, writing code is not something I am proficient at. Suggestions and tips welcomed! :)
Thursday, November 7, 2013
6 weeks - it's official!
I'm pregnant! Ha! Just kidding.
It is, however, officially time to get started on a program! Six weeks marks a big milestone in the post baby world (if you didn't have a c-section). It marks getting the all clear from the doctor to resume "regular", pre-pregnancy type activities.
That means I'm ready to get back in the saddle! Now, the hardest part of getting on a regular exercise schedule/routine is getting motivated and STARTED. I discussed this at length when I first started this blog. It's pretty much my achiles heel. The longer I go without starting, the more difficult it is, the more miserable I feel and more doomed the whole getting healthy thing becomes. This is especially difficult with a newborn now in tow. Time seems more strained and the needs of every member of the family from me has grown by one more.
Getting fit and more importantly, staying fit, is particularly difficult during this "fourth trimester". It's this time where we are juggling breast feeding, hormonal changes (night sweats, losing hair, vision changes) and functioning at 100% with sleep deprivation that adding a workout seems a bit crazy.
As soon as I left the doctor's office, I felt motivated. I had my stats and could now benchmark where I was and where I am now (weight-wise anyway). I signed up for a race in early December for starters (more on that later) and then, I made sure that I went out for a real run before the weekend was out. I figured that was enough to get me excited and to start the week ahead with a bang.
Monday and Tuesday came and went, however, and that motivation was long gone. The thought of working out was SO hard. Ugh. I thought about going to the gym. But didn't. I thought about going for a run. But didn't. Wednesday was looking the same and then I realized that the week was moving along and if I didn't do something, anything at all, I was going to fall into complacency and just give up on this first week. So, knowing I had little time in my day left before the evening craziness began (kids home from school, homework, projects, soccer playoffs, etc) I decided to pop in a P90X DVD and see how much I can finish. I got Shoulders & Arms done. Yay!
By Thursday morning, I decided on whim that I was just going to do the P90X workout in its entirety daily with modifications on days that I run or ride. So, I did Ab Ripper (which I ran out of time for the day before) and moved along to YogaX. I'm hoping that I can keep it going for the rest of the week. My weeks turn on Fridays since that's when baby was born so on that technicality:
Week 1 PP:
5k
P90X Shoulders & Arms
P90X Ab Ripper X
P90X YogaX
Stats:
- Pregnancy weight gain: 34lbs
- Weight difference from beginning of pregnancy & 6 week checkup: 16lbs
- Immediate goal: To finish a Duathlon in early December.
Getting fit and more importantly, staying fit, is particularly difficult during this "fourth trimester". It's this time where we are juggling breast feeding, hormonal changes (night sweats, losing hair, vision changes) and functioning at 100% with sleep deprivation that adding a workout seems a bit crazy.
As soon as I left the doctor's office, I felt motivated. I had my stats and could now benchmark where I was and where I am now (weight-wise anyway). I signed up for a race in early December for starters (more on that later) and then, I made sure that I went out for a real run before the weekend was out. I figured that was enough to get me excited and to start the week ahead with a bang.
Monday and Tuesday came and went, however, and that motivation was long gone. The thought of working out was SO hard. Ugh. I thought about going to the gym. But didn't. I thought about going for a run. But didn't. Wednesday was looking the same and then I realized that the week was moving along and if I didn't do something, anything at all, I was going to fall into complacency and just give up on this first week. So, knowing I had little time in my day left before the evening craziness began (kids home from school, homework, projects, soccer playoffs, etc) I decided to pop in a P90X DVD and see how much I can finish. I got Shoulders & Arms done. Yay!
By Thursday morning, I decided on whim that I was just going to do the P90X workout in its entirety daily with modifications on days that I run or ride. So, I did Ab Ripper (which I ran out of time for the day before) and moved along to YogaX. I'm hoping that I can keep it going for the rest of the week. My weeks turn on Fridays since that's when baby was born so on that technicality:
Week 1 PP:
5k
P90X Shoulders & Arms
P90X Ab Ripper X
P90X YogaX
Stats:
- Pregnancy weight gain: 34lbs
- Weight difference from beginning of pregnancy & 6 week checkup: 16lbs
- Immediate goal: To finish a Duathlon in early December.
Monday, October 28, 2013
5 weeks already?
It's time for a post baby update!
I attempted this post at 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 4 weeks and never got passed the first sentence above. I am hoping I can get to actually post this before year end!
Right from the get go (after the first few days home), I found I had an extraordinary amount of energy, in fact I was ready to start new challenges and was quickly trying to get into headstands just to see how it felt by the second postpartum week. Perhaps it was the adrenaline and busy schedule that kept me buzzing about the first week (we went from the hospital straight to the soccer field!). After holding and cuddling with my baby boy day after day while being home alone with him, it made me...well, lazy. Even after he was changed and fed, I couldn't bear setting him down so that I can get other tasks done. I had so many projects that I wanted to accomplish while being home and yet, 5 weeks in and I haven't done any of them. I can barely keep up with the regular chores. I have absolutely no guilt about it too! :)
I know all too well that in no time, I will be back at work and the wheels of life will start turning quickly again where I won't have this one on one time with my little guy. Before I know it, he won't be cuddle size anymore. :( It's time that I just won't get back and being he's the LAST baby, well, I feel extra indulgent.
I have been extraordinarily lucky not only to have a fantastic pregnancy but also a great post delivery recovery. It appears that I have bounced back to my normal body (from what I hear all the time) because my tummy has pretty much flattened out (maybe that ab challenge was helpful!) but I know all too well that the true test of the "bounce back" is whether you fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes. ...and that's a negative. Anything that doesn't have give in the fabric, doesn't fit. Those slacks and pencil skirts are a far cry from going over my hips but thank goodness for running pants and skinny jeans!
I haven't been a complete couch potato though...I still have those other 3 kids that keep me on the go. I love being home when the bus drops them off and helping them with homework questions and school projects as well as picking up the car pool for their activities. These are tasks that along with hanging out with baby, I will miss terribly in a couple of months. (not gonna cry...move on, move on)
We are fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood that has the best of suburban life within the city. I love that I can walk to my daughter's daycare with the baby and take a few laps at the park and then continue to walk over to the soccer field to pick up or drop off the big kids for practice from home. I am trying to get a walk in daily to one or more of these things and in the last couple of weeks have kicked up the heels and started running too. It's seems almost a gift that the weather is in the "near perfect" zone (unusual in Houston where's it usually terribly hot & muggy).
At first, I walked half a mile and would up the running from .5mile to .80 to 1 and so on. The walks in between are helpful but I can feel how much I've lost. My feet feel like concrete blocks. I can't believe how much effort it takes to run the shortest of distances! In addition to walking and/or running 2-3 miles around the neighborhood, I am easing back into yoga. I started off with stretching and to get me into a solid workout, I am working on doing the P90X Yoga DVD. I have managed to do the whole thing which I am quite proud of. I spent the hour and half of the DVD realizing how much strength I'd lost in the last couple of months! I broke a sweat doing was use to be the easiest of poses!
I am finding ways to stay healthy and fit post pregnancy, slowly but surely. I am thankful that the crazy sweet tooth I developed in the first weeks is starting to taper off. I was getting concerned...every baked good, piece of candy or dessert that came through the door got devoured (by me!). I have continued on the smoothie kick mostly because my sweet husband gave me a Vitamix. The thing is amazing & I can't do him wrong and let it gather dust, so I pretty much have a daily smoothis at least 5 days a week.
Though I am in no hurry, I am looking to devise a schedule that can work best while still at home that can transition for me when I get back to work. Nothing is fool proof (or predictable with a big active family) but I've been known to roll with the punches. I am gearing up for my 6 week ob check up at the end of this week where I will get the all clear to get back to my "normal" activities and take a peak at what the scale has to say. I weighed in at 160 on my last ob appt (the day before I delivered) and I know from sneaking on the scale at the pediatrician's office that a huge amount of the weight is already gone. Because I'm nursing, I know that I have "extra" weight upstairs so the comparison from pre-baby won't be apples to apples but it will give me a general idea of where I am at.
So....this is my last week to slack off! Kidding, actually it'll be time to set some fitness goals.
My good friend is sending me race links semi-weekly..."how does the Diva Half sound?"...or "what about the Du at Enchanted Rock?" or "10k in the spring, Half in the wine country, Tri over Mother's Day???" All of which I'm excited to do but also realistic in knowing that I am physically not even close to being ready (especially for a Du in November!). I want to pick and choose things that I can properly train for so I don't beat myself up about it (physically and mentally). It's too easy to overcommit and then not get any of it done. I also know that signing up for races is the best way to stay honest with working out and give me something to look forward to.
Just this past weekend we did our first family 5k as a family of 6. When I signed up, I figured this was the kind of run that is mostly for fun, especially the kids. And, I was totally right! The Color Run is something that I can see doing annually just for the fun of it. We all had a great time and I happy to say that I ran a good bit of the way along the toughest part of the course...over and back high bridges (which is also part of the Houston Marathon Course).
I will think about these goals this week and also a game plan on how to get on a regular workout schedule. I hope to start posting updates regularly to keep me in shape too! (Pun intended!)
I attempted this post at 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 4 weeks and never got passed the first sentence above. I am hoping I can get to actually post this before year end!
Right from the get go (after the first few days home), I found I had an extraordinary amount of energy, in fact I was ready to start new challenges and was quickly trying to get into headstands just to see how it felt by the second postpartum week. Perhaps it was the adrenaline and busy schedule that kept me buzzing about the first week (we went from the hospital straight to the soccer field!). After holding and cuddling with my baby boy day after day while being home alone with him, it made me...well, lazy. Even after he was changed and fed, I couldn't bear setting him down so that I can get other tasks done. I had so many projects that I wanted to accomplish while being home and yet, 5 weeks in and I haven't done any of them. I can barely keep up with the regular chores. I have absolutely no guilt about it too! :)
I know all too well that in no time, I will be back at work and the wheels of life will start turning quickly again where I won't have this one on one time with my little guy. Before I know it, he won't be cuddle size anymore. :( It's time that I just won't get back and being he's the LAST baby, well, I feel extra indulgent.
I have been extraordinarily lucky not only to have a fantastic pregnancy but also a great post delivery recovery. It appears that I have bounced back to my normal body (from what I hear all the time) because my tummy has pretty much flattened out (maybe that ab challenge was helpful!) but I know all too well that the true test of the "bounce back" is whether you fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes. ...and that's a negative. Anything that doesn't have give in the fabric, doesn't fit. Those slacks and pencil skirts are a far cry from going over my hips but thank goodness for running pants and skinny jeans!
I haven't been a complete couch potato though...I still have those other 3 kids that keep me on the go. I love being home when the bus drops them off and helping them with homework questions and school projects as well as picking up the car pool for their activities. These are tasks that along with hanging out with baby, I will miss terribly in a couple of months. (not gonna cry...move on, move on)
We are fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood that has the best of suburban life within the city. I love that I can walk to my daughter's daycare with the baby and take a few laps at the park and then continue to walk over to the soccer field to pick up or drop off the big kids for practice from home. I am trying to get a walk in daily to one or more of these things and in the last couple of weeks have kicked up the heels and started running too. It's seems almost a gift that the weather is in the "near perfect" zone (unusual in Houston where's it usually terribly hot & muggy).
At first, I walked half a mile and would up the running from .5mile to .80 to 1 and so on. The walks in between are helpful but I can feel how much I've lost. My feet feel like concrete blocks. I can't believe how much effort it takes to run the shortest of distances! In addition to walking and/or running 2-3 miles around the neighborhood, I am easing back into yoga. I started off with stretching and to get me into a solid workout, I am working on doing the P90X Yoga DVD. I have managed to do the whole thing which I am quite proud of. I spent the hour and half of the DVD realizing how much strength I'd lost in the last couple of months! I broke a sweat doing was use to be the easiest of poses!
I am finding ways to stay healthy and fit post pregnancy, slowly but surely. I am thankful that the crazy sweet tooth I developed in the first weeks is starting to taper off. I was getting concerned...every baked good, piece of candy or dessert that came through the door got devoured (by me!). I have continued on the smoothie kick mostly because my sweet husband gave me a Vitamix. The thing is amazing & I can't do him wrong and let it gather dust, so I pretty much have a daily smoothis at least 5 days a week.
Though I am in no hurry, I am looking to devise a schedule that can work best while still at home that can transition for me when I get back to work. Nothing is fool proof (or predictable with a big active family) but I've been known to roll with the punches. I am gearing up for my 6 week ob check up at the end of this week where I will get the all clear to get back to my "normal" activities and take a peak at what the scale has to say. I weighed in at 160 on my last ob appt (the day before I delivered) and I know from sneaking on the scale at the pediatrician's office that a huge amount of the weight is already gone. Because I'm nursing, I know that I have "extra" weight upstairs so the comparison from pre-baby won't be apples to apples but it will give me a general idea of where I am at.
So....this is my last week to slack off! Kidding, actually it'll be time to set some fitness goals.
My good friend is sending me race links semi-weekly..."how does the Diva Half sound?"...or "what about the Du at Enchanted Rock?" or "10k in the spring, Half in the wine country, Tri over Mother's Day???" All of which I'm excited to do but also realistic in knowing that I am physically not even close to being ready (especially for a Du in November!). I want to pick and choose things that I can properly train for so I don't beat myself up about it (physically and mentally). It's too easy to overcommit and then not get any of it done. I also know that signing up for races is the best way to stay honest with working out and give me something to look forward to.
Just this past weekend we did our first family 5k as a family of 6. When I signed up, I figured this was the kind of run that is mostly for fun, especially the kids. And, I was totally right! The Color Run is something that I can see doing annually just for the fun of it. We all had a great time and I happy to say that I ran a good bit of the way along the toughest part of the course...over and back high bridges (which is also part of the Houston Marathon Course).
I will think about these goals this week and also a game plan on how to get on a regular workout schedule. I hope to start posting updates regularly to keep me in shape too! (Pun intended!)
Stay tuned!
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