More to Love
I know this is supposed to be a blog about my kids, but I have something quick to say about myself, and I sort of want to say it publicly so I can hold myself (slightly) accountable.
I really enjoy reading Mommy blogs, but lately I've been reading a lot of Mommy Running Blogs, in an attempt to feel inspired about exercising, because it's February and there is four feet of snow on the ground outside, and I feel at an all-time low in the motivation-to-exercise department.
This evening, with a trip to Florida looming over our upcoming February vacation, the thought occurred to me that I should probably go to a department store and try on some bathing suits... not because I really need a new one, but solely for the purpose of shocking myself into being motivated to loose a few pounds in the next three weeks.
After having this thought I decided to get some motivation from the aforementioned Mommy Running Blogs (instead of actually exercising, right? eh...) After some blog-hopping, I happened upon this blog, and the following excerpt really hit home for me:
"I remember my first go at college, back in 2000-2002. I worked at an on campus work study job in the marine science lab..."
"I hated that I had to have a work study job to have any money. It majorly interfered with my homework, which majorly interfered with my social life.
Makes no sense at all does it?
I really enjoy reading Mommy blogs, but lately I've been reading a lot of Mommy Running Blogs, in an attempt to feel inspired about exercising, because it's February and there is four feet of snow on the ground outside, and I feel at an all-time low in the motivation-to-exercise department.
This evening, with a trip to Florida looming over our upcoming February vacation, the thought occurred to me that I should probably go to a department store and try on some bathing suits... not because I really need a new one, but solely for the purpose of shocking myself into being motivated to loose a few pounds in the next three weeks.
After having this thought I decided to get some motivation from the aforementioned Mommy Running Blogs (instead of actually exercising, right? eh...) After some blog-hopping, I happened upon this blog, and the following excerpt really hit home for me:
"I remember my first go at college, back in 2000-2002. I worked at an on campus work study job in the marine science lab..."
"I hated that I had to have a work study job to have any money. It majorly interfered with my homework, which majorly interfered with my social life.
Makes no sense at all does it?
Of course not, I was 18. But I can't help but laugh at how "busy" my schedule was, playing snood, drinking, sleeping, and going to class (very sadly, probably in that priority order). I was always "too busy" to read chapters in my textbooks, "too busy" to do laundry until I had absolutely NOTHING left to wear, and "too busy" to call my mom (sorry mom!).
Now older and sort of wiser, I realize two things:
1) what it really means to be "busy"
2) if you want something bad enough, you WILL find the time for it."
I have realized these same two things after having two children. I am so much more productive now than I was three years ago, with far less free time in which to be productive.
So, if I want to exercise, I should have no excuse, right? Plus, I'm a much better person when I have the benefit of those exercise endorphins. A while ago M called during the day and said that he could tell by the happy tone of my voice that I had gotten a workout in that day, before I even told him.
So here goes-- I'm publicly pledging myself to be more committed to exercising, at least in the next few weeks. Hopefully when we get back from Florida, we'll be on the way to warmer weather, and I'll have that natural motivation of wanting to be outside once again.
*Note-- I originally started writing this post about a week ago, and never finished it. Since then I managed to squeeze in about three workouts during naptimes last week. I've decided that this week is crunch time, with only two weeks left to Florida and lots of extra calories consumed over the weekend. I'm proud to say that I managed to get in 90 minutes of workout time yesterday, and hope to do the same today. This usually means working out after the girls go to bed, which I seldom have the energy for, but I'm going to try to push myself for the next two weeks. So if you see me, cheer me on, okay?*
I have realized these same two things after having two children. I am so much more productive now than I was three years ago, with far less free time in which to be productive.
So, if I want to exercise, I should have no excuse, right? Plus, I'm a much better person when I have the benefit of those exercise endorphins. A while ago M called during the day and said that he could tell by the happy tone of my voice that I had gotten a workout in that day, before I even told him.
So here goes-- I'm publicly pledging myself to be more committed to exercising, at least in the next few weeks. Hopefully when we get back from Florida, we'll be on the way to warmer weather, and I'll have that natural motivation of wanting to be outside once again.
*Note-- I originally started writing this post about a week ago, and never finished it. Since then I managed to squeeze in about three workouts during naptimes last week. I've decided that this week is crunch time, with only two weeks left to Florida and lots of extra calories consumed over the weekend. I'm proud to say that I managed to get in 90 minutes of workout time yesterday, and hope to do the same today. This usually means working out after the girls go to bed, which I seldom have the energy for, but I'm going to try to push myself for the next two weeks. So if you see me, cheer me on, okay?*
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