:8855: Sparkel... I know what it is like to have the kids pulling at you and housework or cooking or laundry to do... I really really do. But at some point, you are going to have to decide to put yourself first. This journey is not just for you. Your husband and kids will benefit from it... as well as every other area of your life. So start small. I'm serious! I started with 10 mins. It's such a small amount of time. But it's more than what you've been doing. And you will see changes.
Ayleigh exercises with me. (Last time she did "crunches" with me, she tooted with every crunch.... I was cracking up the whole time :8855: ) Most times, she's starts off with me, gets bored, and goes and pulls out all of her books and "reads" . Tonight.. she decided to put one of her dresses on her hippo. Your kids will make due with mommy being MIA for 10 mins.
I don;t workout with DVD's anymore. I watch one or two times, take the material that I like, and then incorporate it into my routine. That way, Ayleigh can watch her cartoons or listen to music and I can exercise.
I'm up to 25 mins, 3-4 times a week. And we just joined the YMCA in our neighborhood. (Do you guys have this?) It's not essentially cheaper then a gym, but I am paying for both my membership and ayleigh's membership. She now has access to swim, dance and gymnastic lessons.. and other things too when she gets older. Open and family swims.. which we did today.. she had a blast! And I have access to all sorts of exercise machines, and tons of classes... and of course a pool. I love to swim.
I believe your kids are older... if there is a YMCA type of program there... check into that too. Then take the family and go your separate ways. Kids can go take an art class... hubby can do whatever he wants and you can take an exercies class.. do the tredmill.. or take an nice swim.. which is an excellent type of exercise.. even though it feels sooo good!
Don't make me come over there woman! 10 mins... 3 times this week. You can do it! :soapbox:
arty0011: (and anyone else reading this looking for motivation!)
BTW.. I STS.. and I'm not mad about it
LR