I used to work out regularly and I felt better, had more energy, slept better, and ate better. There is some creepy effect in me where my body wants to eat healthy when I'm working out. That desire doesn't usually exist. And if the desire does pop up occasionally, it's usually gone by lunch. Just sayin. And I've been pinning workout tips, tricks, and moves that will give me a rock hard this or that, toned arms, or skinny legs. But I don't actually DO them....that seems to be my problem area...going from virtual exercises to actual exercises. Gotta work on that.
By the way, while we're being honest, I'll go ahead and admit that my tone high school body wasn't around before I got pregnant. That gal has been gone for quite awhile. I miss her. I think my husband does too.
With that said, I'm starting a 6 week challenge with one of my best gal pals. There isn't a weight loss goal (for me), but I'm just challenging myself to work out 45 minutes, 6 days a week for 6 straight weeks. This is going to be hard for me. I feel like every minute of my day from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM is taken. But excuses aren't going to get these love handles handled, now are they? I seem to work better when I'm held accountable. (Don't we all?) So this blog is my accountability. For the next 6 weeks I'll post my workouts. I'm not saying it will be interesting, but it will hold me accountable. I've taken "Before" pictures, but I'm not brave enough to post them. Not yet at least. For now, this gem (taken January 23) will have to do.
Do you guys work out regularly? What keeps you motivated? Why do you usually stop working out? If you read this and want to do the 6 week challenge with me, please do! It's 42 days....piece of cake. Yumm....
I've been obsessing over the same issue! It may be non-baby weight, but my wedding is over and my honeymoon too, and just as quickly all the weight I lost, and with it ALL the motivation I had to work hard and just say no to the candy baskets at work left too!! I think this is a great chance to redeem myself. 45min a day, 6 days a week. Starting today! I am so excited. Thanks for sharing and for the motivation.
ReplyDeleteBecca- yay! I'm 1 for 1 so far. Did a jillian michaels video last night that kicked my booty. It's incredible how OUT of shape I am. Glad you're doing the challenge too! One day at a time!
ReplyDeleteI recently started a food journal that I keep on my phone and I literally just make myself get up and go to the gym.. I got really encouraged when it tells you at the end where you would be with your weight if you kept up the same regimen.. That was very encouraging and I have been working out and eating healthy since then.
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