Getting back in the GYM! 1/20/10

So, I woke up this morning with a burden on my shoulders. The constant voice rining in my mind that says, "You're paying for a gym membership that's not getting used." And I usually answer back to this voice, "I know, but "I'm tired"." Finally, I got my lazy bottom up and decided today was the day I wasn't going to have excuses but I was going to overcome my apathy by being proactive. I had my second son a little over 8 months ago and thankfully I lost all 30 lbs that I gained during pregnancy within about less than 5 months. I have since then been working on some weight I gained prior to getting pregnant. I have an ideal weight that since I graduated from college I have tried to maintain. With my nationality, body shape and overall bone structure I should idealistically weigh about 110 lbs. I reached that goal after I had Clayton. It was much easier to reach this goal with Clayton because I could work out everyday at home on my elliptical machine while he napped. With 2 kids who up until the last week napped separate times I didn't have that luxury. Also, having 2 kids to run after is a little more physically demanding than just 1. So, I have been a little slow on losing the extra weight I'm trying to get rid off.
So, yesterday was my fresh start and I got into the gym! Yeah!
I have no excuse to not go. The gym is only blocks away from my house! I signed up when they were offerring free daycare for my kids. So, really, the only thing in my way was me.
Its so imperative I believe as a parent that I take the best care of my kids as possible. And without sounding selfish I believe that its important to be healthy. Its not just about fitting into my "ideal" pair of jeans but rather that I know that I will be here a long time (God-willing) if I remain healthy. Its not that a few extra pounds here and there are going to cause me great harm but when I exercise I have more energy to take care of my kids. Having that hour a day to be physical is mentally refreshing and refining. I don't think about the dishes, the laundry, the dusting or vacumning waiting for me at home. Just trying to lift that weight, lunge one more time, overcome the burning in my arms when I do that last pushup. Its wonderful and I'm glad that I'm back to committing to this important aspect of my life as a Mom and athlete.
I hope that these last few pounds will pour off in the next few weeks as I have a goal to be free of this extra weight by Valentine's Day!