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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Good for y’all!!
Good to know it does get easier. Good for you guys! LMAO at the hair comment! So true!
Hi! I’m Chelle’s sister(from Creative Mamma) …
Just want to confirm that it DOES get way easier! Once you make the commitment just stick to it and you will be amazed at how much better you feel. And once you start to SEE the results? AWESOME!
Good job taking the first step! That is the hardest part!
-Kristi
Twitter: elainea
April 16, 2009 at 8:26 am
You’re right, it’s tough to get started but it’s SO worth it. You will both feel better and so will the kids, since you do! : )
I hope you stick with it! I have a GIANT treadmill in the basement that will probably stay down there for years collecting dust! We would probably use it except our builder neglected to put outlets at various spots in the basement so we can’t plug the darn thing in!
Good for you!
Althouh, I am with you with the extra hair-washing! It seems like it takes a whole extra bushel’s worth of effort!
Good luck girly! It will get easier with time
Kick that ellipticals butt 
Oh, I am SO JEALOUS–I want an elliptical so bad! All we have is a crummy, boring treadmill. Good luck!
I have felt encouraged once I opened up myself to the internet. Do you know how many people now know how much I weigh, lol!
We have an elliptical too and since I lost my job it’s definitely been getting used a lot more!
I find what helps me exercise is DVRing my favorite shows and ONLY watching them while I exercise. It makes working out a little less ‘have to’ since I get to catch up on my shows!!
My husband and I ended up giving the elliptical away after much non-use! But we are in on day 4 of our Family Fitness Challenge, where there is $350 on the line! (Money motivates him… kicking his butt in competition motivates me!)
We have a treadmill in my house…now that it’s nice weather down here we prefer to walk outside though…Way to go on the elliptical!! Keep up the good work!! YOU CAN DO IT!!
Love, Mere
I went as far as to take pictures of myself in boy shorts and sports bra, and said if I hit the measurements I wanted I would post before and after ON THE INTERNET. Then I wised up and realized nobody really wants to see all that. But whatever keeps you honest, right?
Good for you and the Mr. – Newlywed Husband and I have GOT to start working out someday…
You know what, I read this post and the little light went off in my head. I have been SO CRANKY on the phone with Sidnei…I konw that sounds terrible…we’ve had a rough week, but it’s MY fault. I am too stressed out. And I’ve just realized that I stopped doing what was helping me before…
Time to put the running shoes back on…
Thanks
And Good Luck!!
uhm can you get me re-motivated?? my hell/club week turned out to be just that – a week. not exactly the life change i was hoping for!
high five to you and hubby!!
From a person who is trying (for the 5th time now) to start the Couch to 5k program, good luck! (And I am so with you on the hair)
I have gotten out of my healthy eating and exercise routine and today is my first day back. I AM exercising tonight…I have to get back into it because it does make me feel so much better!
Good Luck!
My husband and I used to run miles together everyday! Yes, I said miles! After our second son was born, I completely stopped. I need to get back into a workout routine. Maybe reading your blog is what I needed! Thanks!
Twitter: mycomplicated
April 16, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Tell. me. about. it.
Brandon & I finally had to get up and do something too. I always used to all to famous excuse of "I don't have time." I had to make time. It's a must. It makes me feel better.
Best of luck to you & Mr. Serious! Keep it up!!!
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