Today was my first workout of 2012. I had ever intention of running on Monday and on Tuesday, however, a baby with chest x-rays and croup to boot prevented that. Last night I was watching Biggest Loser the theme this season is "NO EXCUSES". I am FILLED with excuses lately.
Not just with exercising, but with anything in life usually.
I procrastinate like no other!
I get defensive if something is brought up even if it is my fault and I start with the excuses!
I tell my kids I will play with them, spend time with them, etc. and then the excuses roll in. They usually range from "I've gotta clean this up" to "Not right now" as I sit on the computer wasting time. That last one is the one I am the MOST ashamed of, and hope to limit that excuse IMMEDIATELY.
It reminds me of a scripture I read one day in the Book of Mormon that really hit me. I don't know what the scripture was, or where it was, but I do remember having the prompting the Heavenly Father doesn't want our excuses, he only wants us to try.
I woke up this morning at 6 AM to a baby crying with a horrible cough. I had set my alarm and planned on waking up at 6 AM to work out. After I got C3 (third baby) settled and back down it was already 6:15. I only had 45 minutes to workout before the kiddos awoke.
I went outside and ran up and down my block twice for a quick warm up run (don't worry my house was in my sight at ALL TIMES) and then I did Jillian's 30 day shred Level 2.
It kicked my BUTT
I am SO glad I finally pulled my butt out of bed and did it!
After I got done working out this morning, I came to an awareness of how GREAT getting up in the morning and working out is. It forced me to get up and have some time to myself.
Have a moment to pray by myself. Have a moment to think about JUST ME, no one else. No one else needed help in those moments, just me.
It also forced me to get in the shower, and that doesn't happen every day or even every other day some weeks! If I wake up early enough, I may just get a shower in with no kiddos awake and peace and quiet!
I am going all out today, just so you are aware. I have taken photos of me to post on here. Every month I will post new measurements and new pictures.
Here's to hoping we have some drastic improvements over the next few months!
Weight:
Waist: 43
Hips: 50.5
Thigh: 24
Upper Arm: 14.5
Fitness Test:
Push-ups for 1 min: 46 (Girl)
Sit-ups for 1 min: 33 (full sit-ups)
Callie good for you! Seriously! I should have brought something healthy instead of pizza the other day, oops. If you ever want to chat with me I have taught the IHC's Weigh to Health (weight loss) classes and have a lot of resources (for free because you're my friend). Let me know :) Keep it up!
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