A Little Depressing Story… With a Happy Outcome!

The other day- leaving work in the elevator, a lady says “it’s only Wednesday” and I respond with a simple “yeah!” sigh... She then continues and says “How much longer do you have” and I say “til Friday, like you!” She says “No, when are you due” and I say “I had my baby 2 months ago” EEK! I guess it’s time to turn down the chocolate and start the workout process!

I say this not for sympathy---although I did post this on Facebook and did get some very nice comments, much appreciated--- but I say this because it is my first motivator to start working out after having Alivia.

Issue #1: Finding or rather making time

I have found that it can be very hard to balance life when you are a mom, but I know that I can find time or more importantly “make” time for myself. I just have to wake up earlier or go to bed later, so that I can still spend the precious hours with Alivia but also work on getting back into shape or at least feeling good about my physique!

Issue #2: Finding a Workout Facility

Since working at the YMCA, I have not paid to workout anywhere. I am really having a tough time thinking about forking over hard working mulah to work out. I have looked into the YMCA several times but I squeal each time I look at the price. The other day a co-worker told me about this place called Westside Fitness off of 8th street, so I checked them out and they are so much more reasonable in price! I am going to go take a tour and ask more questions this week. It’s close to work, cheaper than the YMCA, and still has workout classes (HUGE!)- which brings me to another issue.

Issue #3: Finding the motivation

I used to be very motivated to workout and get great exercise, but these days my motivation is lacking… I know one fabulous way to kick up my “workout mood” is workout classes. I love classes because I feel like I am being trained by a personal trainer without the added expense. The classes go by quickly, it’s a tough workout that I can’t back out of, and it’s fun to work out with others.

With these 3 issues solved… I have no other excuses except get my butt into gear! :)

By the way, a friend from high school, Marlena, who recently had a baby told me that "it takes over 9 months to gain it, so shouldn't you have that much time to lose it." I will definitely keep this in mind as I start the workout process!