I’m usually not one for New Year's resolutions because of course, they are easily broken and that makes me feel like a loser. So why did I start this blog with a list of New Year’s resolutions? Well, this time I was trying to hold myself accountable. Maybe if I put it in print for multiple strangers to see, I would want to follow through. I have tried. Really. Okay, just kinda.
My biggest issue, as is true with many others in this country, is creating a work out regimen and sticking with it. I don’t particularly look out of shape. I’ve been blessed with my father’s mighty metabolism. But metabolism doesn’t build muscle! I eat healthy and try to stay as active as possible with my kids but I am not in shape and a few choice areas of my body could use some work, if you know what I mean. ;)
I got myself my family Wii Fit Plus for Christmas and I’ve been super excited to really use it to its full potential. I’ve set up my profile and set my goals. I’ve picked my favorite games and exercises and created my desired routines. Now, if only I could drag my sleep-deprived butt out of bed in the mornings to DO that routine, everything would be peachy keen! If I could do that, this post could be about how awesome I am. How I’ve met my first goals and how I have so much more energy. But it’s not.
I’ve “played” with this game maybe five times since eagerly opening it on Christmas morning. One of those times consisted of 20 minutes of yoga, something I've never done before. This caused two days of not being able to move my arms without a groan. Who know yoga was so intense? Why haven't I been more committed? For a couple common, obvious reasons...
For one, I need to get up by 5:00 AM to have some time before my kiddos wake up, ready to have Mommy at their beck and call. My daughter has deemed herself the queen of the castle and has been crazily difficult to get on a consistent schedule. She changes it up every week. I’m choosing to get other household chores (and a little blogging time) checked off my list during her nap times rather than working out. Also, her nighttime habits have been less than desirable. One morning when I was able to get in my "workout", the game greeted me with this lovely message: "Good morning, Bre! Do you feel refreshed? Do you know it's been 14 days since you last trained?" Thank you for that pick-me-up. I’m getting maybe six hours of choppy, interrupted sleep each night. No, I don't feel refreshed!
Secondly, my husband is gone for work by 5:00 AM, home by 4:30 PM and gone again (for HIS exercise classes) by 5:00 PM every night. So for the majority of the day, I’m by myself with the kids. By the time he gets back home, our kids are already fed, bathed and our daughter is in bed. He’ll eat his dinner, play a little with our son then get him to bed before we crash ourselves. I’m busy!
I know what you may be thinking: BOO HOO! But before you play me the world’s smallest violin, remember that I’m not feeling sorry for myself or making “excuses.” I’m simply agreeing with millions of other Americans and new mothers in saying, it’s hard to start and stick with a workout routine! Cue “Biggest Loser”! I’m venting, owning up to my failures J. I'm hoping once I'm getting better sleep I'll be more eager to wake up at 5:00. This used to be no problem for me! I can run on six-ish hours of sleep, they just need to be consistent. Uninterrupted! I’m a mother, a wife and soon I’ll be watching my friend’s one-year-old four days a week. I’ve never had a regular exercise regimen (unless you count high school basketball practice) and trying to start one while also trying to adjust to your newly expanded family is rough! If you’ve done it, HUGE kudos to you!
So I’m curious, what’s your never-fail tip for getting your exercise in everyday?
2 comments:
Ahhhhhhhh, I feel your pain! That sounds so hard with Cory gone all day AND each night! And with TWO kids! When is his exercise class over? I say you guys switch and you get to take a night class while he's with the kids. I take Zumba class once a week. It's not enough, but it's something! I'm small, but like you said - am not fit, I need some muscle. That's the only way I can get exercising in - to get out of the house. Maybe Cory can get 2 nights a week and you can get 2 nights a week?
It'll be easier too once this cold weather is gone! To take the kids out for a walk/run/bike ride!
I really do need to do something for myself outside the house! I love staying home and I wouldn't change it for the world, but I'm getting a little stir crazy. I've thought about Zumba! He's starting the fourth week of his class now (six weeks left!) and although my health and well-being is important, he's needing more focus and intensity right now :) And I CANNOT WAIT until the weather warms up! Park, here we come!
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