Just Keep Trying

Every time I have a baby it is so hard to get back in shape.  Then, I start nursing and I feel hopeful because I shed the weight fast.  Then, I stop nursing and all of the sudden I still want to eat ridiculous amounts but the weight is no longer shedding. 
I have completely hit this point.
I hate it.
Actually, I hate having droopy boobs and a poochy tummy that will always have a little access of skin after my C-section.  Ugh.
However, I found a great workout that I love. I just need the motivation to keep at it.
That's the hard part.

 

I pretty much love these workouts.  They are not complex or some crazy insanity workout.  It's easy on my body but I definitely am feeling sore.  Oh believe me, you feel the shakes!

When I stay with it.

 

 

 

My number one favorite thing:  You can do it anywhere.

Yes, in your kitchen.

I have often done it in my bathroom so I have mirrors to see my technique and let the baby play in the bath.  I've even played the videos in my car and opened the back so I could workout in the parking lot waiting on the boys at scouts.
 

 

 

My other favorite thing is every thing is broken up into 10 minute increments.  Even my 60 minute video workout I can go to the menu and pick which part of the video I want to work on, especially when I don't have time for a full 60 minutes.  It makes exercising more practical for me.

 

Practical, that's what these workouts are and they are good any age.

 

I'm always trying to keep in shape but the cookies always seem to win out, even when I know better.  Food controls me!  I need to just keep trying and get my booty in shape!

Running

I've started running. Not sure why? Not sure why people enjoy this sport? It is boring...to me.

I'm lazy and I like to eat. A deadly combination.

I have slight obsessions with my weight and talk about it often. Annoying, I'm sure.

This year I have officially left my comfort zone. It's driving me crazy. Over the 7 years since I began having children I have gradually gained almost 20 pounds! Sneaky. Sneaky.

You will probably never find me lifting weights. That's more boring than running. I need something that tricks me so I don't think I'm exercising. Dance classes, I wish. Playing soccer. I would love too if all the women's leagues didn't play on Sunday. I've already looked into it.

This left me to my last resort, running. Crunches weren't working on their own and it was the only thing I could think of that would eliminate or at least shrink the muffin top.

I ran a mile. First time. Didn't die.

It's been a month now, made it to 2 miles and I'm still alive. Down ONLY 2 pounds and a slightly shrunken muffin top. My booty is HUGE however and not sure how to get rid of that one. I've got lots of junk in the trunk.

Last night though, I didn't run. I was tired didn't feel well. I also ate the rest of the chocolate soup (that equals about 10 no bake cookies) to get it over with in one day and not be tempted throughout the week. Sounding like a smart plan.

Today, I still don't feel well and already losing motivation. Running is so undesirable for me.

Maybe I will cheat, fall for the myth and purchase these fabulous-sounding shoes.

Falling behind

Since I've been back from my trip I've been trying to catch up on everything around the house and downloading pics, experimenting on picnik.com, and catching up on sleep. That's a must! So give me a good weekend and I will hopefully back up and running properly. With all that said I do have to say happily I met my weight goal! I was very excited considering I rarely meet any goal...purposefully. Now I just have to stick with my little exercise program and get more toned. And I must say, I love Wii Fit!

Week 2!

The second week has been so much harder and didn't help that it included a holiday. Sunday obviously I took a break.

Monday it was later in the afternoon but I was able to get in my 20 minute workout.

Tuesday, I really had to go to the grocery store so hopefully hauling two kids will account for something. And I did one set of crunches.

Wednesday, I ate terribly!!! red velvet cake, chocolate pb cookies, and the samples at sam's...chips, salsa, oh, and brownies Exercising just wasn't in the picture. But come 8:00 my kids are in bed, the Republican National Convention hasn't come on yet, and I had already told the world practically via internet that I would do this! So, I went walking for 20-30 minutes. I'm so glad I did. Heck, I even had just enough time to spare and put divide my ground beef and freeze it.

Thursday, whew this is a slow week, by mid afternoon I did my 20 minute ballet workout and then some. I'm feeling good. Played soccer with the boys that night.

Friday, I did laundry and thought about exercising. Skipped Saturday and Sunday on the physical matter but was definitely spiritually filled with several members' testimonies and wonderful counsel from Elder Pearson and Elder Bednar.

I did it!

Now if I can just keep it up!

After a gruelling Saturday of trying on jeans at Old Navy it was enough to motivate me to get my body back. Baby steps of course.

How I would love to join a gym but can't bring myself to pay. Do you think National Fitness would do a trade off say, I'll clean the floor for an aerobics class?

Tipton's my workout buddy hah and I let him know we were going to start exercising. He suggested walks because he loves to go on walks. Great idea but my tires are flat currently on the stroller on my list to fix. Now to plan B.

Monday, I mowed the lawn I have a big yard, partially on a hill, and a push mower and cared for the garden. It will have to do.

Tuesday, a hip-hop workout until Tipton said he was bored. Plan C, dance on my own.

Wednesday, I really needed to vacuum and vacuuming the stairs definitely gets the hear rate up! I just had to throw in some extra airplane rides and hand skiing with the boys.

Thursday I finally pulled out my NYC ballet workout. This workout is hard and yet so easy. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! For the 20 minute workout you are laying down 90% of the time. Sounds like it doesn't work but believe me when I say you will feel sore and glad you did it. If you would like for me to post some of these exercises for you to try, let me know. Just tried to be active the rest of the day.

Friday, NYC ballet workout with Hyrum sitting on my head.



I'm ready to take it up a step.

Exercising is always better with a buddy. Do you think it works via Internet. I'm willing to help push someone along if they can help me. Let me know what you've been doing to stay in shape.

The best workout

When I actually attempt to exercise the New York City Ballet workout is by far my favorite workout. Very relaxing yet strenuous at the same time. Jarom got this book for me one year for Christmas and I love it (even if I don't use it as often as I should). You can probably check it out at your local library or rent the video by Netflix or any rental place. I highly recommend.