I can't barely remember the brazilian days where I would bike to the gym everyday. Rappelling, climbing, swimming, running, rowing and tanning... I was on the go - always. I was active, on a diet and cared a lot about being fit. Almost nine years later I am married, a mother of two and the most out of shape ever. During my second pregnancy I had legs, back and neck problems and I found myself looking for that motivation again. More than that, I found myself dreaming about being healthy and having body, heart and soul aligned. This past week I made a commitment and signed up for a long-term gym membership. So far I am excited with the sore muscles I've got. It's not easy to add one more 'to-do' to the list but the huge feeling of accomplishment after working out makes it all worth it. The hard part is only getting out of the house. I feel like I'm taking care of myself again, hopeful and happy with the possibilities of a renewed me. so tell me, are you on the go?
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I'm better at taking care of me now than for a couple of years ago, luckily I suddenly began to love running! :-)
ReplyDeleterunning is awesome. i miss the days when I could run and not hurt.
Deletewow, i totally relate! i remember in college how diligent i was at running, going to the gym, tanning. now between work and more work, i'm wondering where all my motivation to be fit went!
ReplyDeletegood luck on your new goal! im cheering for you!
being grown up and having to work can definitely make the motivation go away ;(
Deleteso glad that you stopped by - cheering for you and your career as well.
Loved reading your post. I am also trying my best to get into shape through a healthy eating routine and regular walks.Taking small steps,each day. All the best to you !
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i related to this as well! i don't have children, but i definitely not as in shape as i was about three years ago. it's crazy how quickly your body loses it's state of being fit and healthy once you stop participating in the necessary activities (working out, eating right).
ReplyDeletei'm trying really hard to workout and be mindful of what i eat these days and it is really, really tough. especially the eating part, for me, because i LOVE really tasty food!
isn't crazy how quick it happens? being healthy for sure is a daily routine.
DeleteI am also planning on a better diet.... cheering for you ;)
good for you!!!! being pregnant this year kind of threw me for a loop but at the beginning of my third tri i'm finding my way to the gym in the mornings before work which is nice! i can't run anymore and it's so sad since thats my fave thing to do...is it bad i'm counting down to having a baby because i'm excited to go run again???? haha :)
ReplyDeletenot bad at all. you have to be healthy for your little one.
Deleteand wow! end of first trimester, working and going to the gym? keep at it ;)
thanks ;) will have to slow down at some point i guess. we can be running buddies if i ever move to seattle!
Deletehaha- well I had major abdominal surgery a few weeks ago so I'm the OPPOSITE of on the go, which (after my first surgery) I thought would be really hard because of how active I generally am, but until I was healed (or until I finish healing this time) I don't even desire to do more than walk around the block and back. I'll have to live vicariously through you. Good luck!
ReplyDeletethis photo is just so beautiful!!
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Good for you! It feels good to get back into the routine, doesn't it? I had finally gotten into a good routine a few months ago and starting learning to play tennis (which I love!). Then, 5 minutes into a game I tore my calf muscle and couldn't do anything for several weeks... it was horrible. I'm now back into it and being careful, and it feels good! I've been using an app to keep track of calories so that I don't overeat (I was weighing the most that I had in awhile), and I've lost about 8 pounds, although it has taken a long time with the injury. It's funny to look back. I took it for granted when I had all the time in the world to hike, bike, walk, and go to the gym. Now it's something that I have to really make a priority so that it will happen. I hope you're able to keep it up!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, life is really testing your commitment!
DeleteI guess we all take good health for granted somehow. the hard thing for me is actually to have a firm and constant routine. just getting out of the house with two kids for an one hour work out it's a very difficult thing. but I am getting better at it and determined to get healthier. posting it here just helps me to keep a better track ;)
I just got back into going to the gym and working out 3-4 times a week. I feel better and have so much more energy in general. Trying to keep it up for so many reasons. Generally feel so good though. It's nice to have a routine because otherwise I think of all different excuses to not go.
ReplyDeletefeeling great afterwards is really what drives me the most. someday I will post a picture like the one above of myself, for now it serves as inspiration and motivation =)
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