Funny how much being healthier gives you more energy. Before I got pregnant with Calvin I was frequently complaining of lack of energy and constant fatigue. I thought I might have a thyroid problem or worse. I wasn't eating super healthy and I definitely wasn't exercising regularly. The good news was is that I wasn't overweight but I wasn't toned either.
As I woke up early this morning I jumped out of bed and instantly started to get ready to go to the gym. I would of been on time but my baby boy decided to sleep in this morning. I don't like waking any of my children up for any reason. So, I let him sleep and I was only 5 or 6 minutes late to my gym class. I really enjoying going to the gym classes because they give me the direction and motivation to keep going. Knowing that these lessons were created to work and tone as many muscles as possible also gives me peace of mind knowing I'm doing the right things.
Having low back problems my Dr. suggested that strengthening my core muscles would definitely improve his treatments. I have seen a big difference in my low back pain and also am able to do a lot more difficult levels of exercise than before. I remember going to a cardio challenge class and jump roping for the first time in years. This was almost three months (or more) ago and I seriously was winded after just seconds of jump roping. How embarassing! Now, I push myself and can jump rope fast and don't get winded anymore. There is one exercise that my instructor calls the bunny hop that is so hard. You are to squat down and by using the force in your arms to jump with both feet at the same time in seating position go forward. It doesn't sound hard but it is. My husband is 6'2'' and so his legs are much longer than mine so you would think it super easy for him. No. He agrees that it is very hard and super exhausting.
Tomorrow is my cardio challenge class and my goal is to be the best bunny hopper in the class. Not necessarily that I'll finish first because fast isn't necessarily always best. Being thorough and doing the exercise effectively means sometimes going a little slower so you can get the most out of it for your body.
I have seen several inches off my waistline and at least 4 pounds off the scale. I'm still nursing so I think the last of my pounds that I am wanting to lose will come off once I stop nursing. I lost 5 pounds when Clayton stopped nursing almost immediately but I weighed more than I do now. I have about 4 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight and after I reach it I'll just focus on toning.
I'm not sure if any of you are lacking in energy or feel exhausted all the time but I really encourage you to consider working out. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop there eating right is a huge part of being healthy. I would start small and then feel accomplished in the successes you can have early on in the change. When I give myself hard and overwhelming goals regarding something I really struggle with I almost always fail and get discouraged. So, I have turned a new leaf and decided to focus on what I can push myself to do and get so excited that I push forward to a more challenging adventure.
I look forward to the next time I'm pregnant because my goal is to look like a fitness model who looks like its just belly. People told me that last time when I was pregnant with Calvin that I looked like it was just baby. I knew better and so did my "clothes". By keeping consistent and continually going to the gym all throughout my next pregnancy I am hoping that not only "me" being healthier will make a difference for my post-baby body but also with my energy level so I can be the best Mom I can be.
Hope your week has gone well!
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