Work Outs Work

So about 2 weeks ago, I got serious again. I figured I give my kids attention. I make sure they eat right, provide balanced meals for them, and I also make sure they get exercise through dance, tumbling, playing, and also ensure they are growing their minds heading to the library, reading, working on activities that help to enhance learning...why then do I ignore myself? When I do, I become sad. I don't want to move forward and be healthy, and I get into a rut. It had to change. With Summer coming I was still disappointed in my body. I was sad about the baby weight I had left to lose and I decided it was high time I ate healthfully and set aside 1/2 hour every day for ME to exercise. If it meant a little bribery, I was for it. Exercise for me, video for you!

With money tight, I had to go back to the good old fashioned videos. Yup. With a double jogger you can run, but with three girls too small to bike on their own, its not really realistic. We do love walking and hiking as a family so we use the double stroller then and sometimes even pop the third kid up front :) In any case, I had alway been skeptical about videos. Could they work? I have tested them and found out...yes, they do.

In the past two weeks I have been rotating through numerous videos. Jillian Michaels, Yoga Booty Ballet, the NYC Ballet Warm Ups, Crunch Series, and some others. I did try one that didn't suit my fancy but passed it along in hopes someone else could be happy with it. I have also included the Wii Fit in my day...and can get some step time in while my kids play around me :)

I began my quest at 140 pounds. I have not weighed that much except when pregnant, so really I had about 15 pounds to lose. I also "liked" Weight Watchers on Facebook looking for tips on how to eat healthfully and get myself feeling good about me. Not just "mom-me" but "ME".

Yesterday I hopped on the Wii Fit. Knowing my clothes were baggier and that I felt more toned, I was elated to see that I have lost 4 pounds in two weeks. YES. That means I am 136. Its not ideal, but its truly where I am right now...I figure with only 11 pounds to go by July, I'll be one HOT MOM :)