In August, we were ready to do it.
We were dedicated.
We bought the shoes.
We had the heart rate monitors
We bought the machine (which happened to come with it's own lube?).
We were ready.
Elliptical and fitness here we come.
And, you all are laughing now, right?
What was I thinking? I was 7 months pregnant with a one and a half year old and a full time job! HAHA! That so didn't happen.
I think I have been on the elliptical about 3 times since we bought it.
Mr. Serious did a little better. And then Natalie got here.
And 6 months later...we've got to get in shape. And, it isn't just about the fitness, either. We are both tired and cranky. We need the escape. We need to sweat and get out our day's frustrations.
Yesterday, I told Mr. Serious when he got home that we were exercising. I told him I would start at 8 and he gets 8:30. Once I said it out loud, I had to do it. He was my accountability partner. And it worked. We both did it.
Now I've just got to keep at it. The first time is the hardest and then it gets easier. I should know this. I'm a certified aerobics instructor.
So, I'm going to stick with it. I have to. So I can be a better wife and a better mother! Here's to fitness!
(And, now I have to get over the fact that I'm going to have to wash my hair more!)
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April 16, 2009 at 1:24 pm
So this is what I really meant to say…
I always used the all too famous excuse of “I don’t have time.”
Really, I’m serious.
It does make you feel better. Good luck. Hope you get into it and make it a habit. Keep us posted.
GO GO GO! You can do it. Now, send some of the vibes over here please. I can’t seem to work it in either.
For the hair, baby powder works wonders!
I am on day 3 without washing my hair (did I just admit it). Granted I haven’t excersized, but I have done some major cleaning and walking with the kids (worked up a small sweat).
yay for you guys! i so need to get my bootay walking more too!=)
I’m already making that pledge once the twins come. So I wish you luck (as I down a ho-ho).
Good for you and Papa Bear! David wants ne to work out with him tomorrow, and I agreed…then he told me it’s a 2 hour workout! Holy CRAP! I will let you know if I survive!
I wish you much luck with this. I have a treadmill and have been on it once in two years! So terrible!
You Go Girl!!! I want an elliptical BAD. I think I would even use it (even if it meant *sigh* I would have to wash my hair more often…) Good Luck!
You can do this! Especially since you’re a certified aerobics instructor.
On that end, any recommendations on the best shoes for aerobics? Mine are so old and are killing me!
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April 16, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Way to go, Krystyn and Mr. Serious!! That’s the first step–just forcing yourself to do it
I am begging Leo for one…I am DYING to be thinner and in shape!
Keep us posted, hon!!
Maybe if you actually keep at it – I will start to! You go Girl!
I totally hear you on the hair thing! I thought I was the only one!!
I also started getting back into shape this week. I started running again. So tough but so worth it!
We got one given to us by a friend back in September. And, no, I too have not been on it much. I go in spurts, longest being a few weeks without getting on it. I really love it though, so much better than a treadmill.
I actually just sat down here from being on it for as long as I could go. I can always tell a difference when it’s been a while. So, I’m determined, too, to stay with it!
I’m still trying to get the hubby on it, as he claims it was his favorite when he used to go to the gym. Right now he’ll use the excuse he’s sick, since he is.
I need some inspiration over here!
Good for you both though!!
Its been so pretty here the last few weeks and I know I will kick my self in the butt once it gets hot! lol
Twitter: Lindsay_Y
April 17, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Amen to exercise! My hubby keeps telling me he’s exhausted in teh evenings and he doesn’t know why – I tell him GO FOR A RUN, but he would rather sit on the couch. I tell you what – as soon as #3 comes – we are out that door and joinning a club and I am MAKING him get up and do it in the mornings. It’ll make for a happier family in the long run.
Good luck – and stick with it!
Way to go! I think starting is just the hardest part.
Good for you! There are totally some days that I don’t exercise because I don’t want to wash my hair. And some days that I do exercise and don’t wash my hair! lol.
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