working out- currently
Life has been chugging along at full speed! I can't believe how quickly it is all going. I feel like I am settling into this whole "mama" thing well. The only problem is that I am forgetting about anything in regards to myself. While being VERY pregnant I couldn't wait to be able to work out again. Sadly (but not so sadly) I have barely been able to get anything done. The occasional yoga class has been amazing and being able to work out in the gym in STL has been a blessing. My problem has been consistency....
My father-in-law and I have agreed to run a half marathon this March and it is constantly on my mind. I used to be a fairly decent runner. I looked forward to the early morning, long and sweaty runs. You know the ones where you get lost in your own thoughts as the sound of your feet on the pavement set your pace. Of course I have forgotten what it is like to "learn" how to run all over again and that has been a great challenge. Some moms make it look so easy; figuring out how to work out, take care of a home, a husband, yourself, your kids, and everything else in between. What is the secret?
I am hoping to get some good workouts in this week. Mostly I want to feel good about how I look in my own clothes. Weight has always been an issue for me, but now I truly just want to be healthy. When googling "how to lose weight" I find so many road blocks. All articles related to the subject say the same things...
1. Cut out soda- I don't drink it
2. No fast food- not a problem
3. Drink water- that is all I drink
4. Avoid white flours and sugars- refer back to #2
5. Work out- I am trying
6. Eat lean proteins, fruits and veggies- that is my diet already
Of course I am not perfect and sometimes I indulge...not often at all. AH, I am done writing about this...it will always be work but that is the fun part.....right?
anyway, CURRENTLY
Andy and I went on our first adult date since Gus was born last week. While enjoying some grown up time we talked about what else...Gus. My parents came to watch Gus and spend some QT with him and we had a "practice run" date. We went for a really long walk with the pups that ended with some shared ice cream and shared blisters. It was odd to be away from him because although it has been 11 weeks it feels like years since it was "just us." I like to joke that now it is "just GUS"
Last weekend I got to finally meet my girlfriends baby, Miss Rae. Born 23 hours before Gus. There was such a strange feeling to be standing in the same living room that we watched movies in, giggled and talked about boys...only this time we were holding one another's child. Both sets of our parents were there too, standing there watching as we talked about the milestones that each one of the babies has met. SURREAL. It was so nice to see Nikki though. Surrounded by familiar faces except this time we are all the adults with our little growing families.
Gus is sleeping...that is when I can get things like this done.
Andy and I inherited a teenager for the next week. I have known her since she was just a little wee one and it is odd to see her growing up. I can't imagine being 15 again and sometimes when speaking with her I feel so old. I like to think that I am hip and not a typical "mom" but WOW I feel 100% disconnected from the world that is a teenagers. Maybe this is good training for when Gus is a bit older? Maybe?
I still need a haircut...It has been so long that my short hair is now what I would call a medium length mullet. I don't see it happening anytime soon so I will just say that...I need a haircut
Next weekend we are headed to Andy's family reunion. I am looking forward to it but at the same time nervous. Should be a good time though and Gus will get to spend some QT with his grandparents.
Baby is about to wake up...
My father-in-law and I have agreed to run a half marathon this March and it is constantly on my mind. I used to be a fairly decent runner. I looked forward to the early morning, long and sweaty runs. You know the ones where you get lost in your own thoughts as the sound of your feet on the pavement set your pace. Of course I have forgotten what it is like to "learn" how to run all over again and that has been a great challenge. Some moms make it look so easy; figuring out how to work out, take care of a home, a husband, yourself, your kids, and everything else in between. What is the secret?
I am hoping to get some good workouts in this week. Mostly I want to feel good about how I look in my own clothes. Weight has always been an issue for me, but now I truly just want to be healthy. When googling "how to lose weight" I find so many road blocks. All articles related to the subject say the same things...
1. Cut out soda- I don't drink it
2. No fast food- not a problem
3. Drink water- that is all I drink
4. Avoid white flours and sugars- refer back to #2
5. Work out- I am trying
6. Eat lean proteins, fruits and veggies- that is my diet already
Of course I am not perfect and sometimes I indulge...not often at all. AH, I am done writing about this...it will always be work but that is the fun part.....right?
anyway, CURRENTLY
Andy and I went on our first adult date since Gus was born last week. While enjoying some grown up time we talked about what else...Gus. My parents came to watch Gus and spend some QT with him and we had a "practice run" date. We went for a really long walk with the pups that ended with some shared ice cream and shared blisters. It was odd to be away from him because although it has been 11 weeks it feels like years since it was "just us." I like to joke that now it is "just GUS"
Last weekend I got to finally meet my girlfriends baby, Miss Rae. Born 23 hours before Gus. There was such a strange feeling to be standing in the same living room that we watched movies in, giggled and talked about boys...only this time we were holding one another's child. Both sets of our parents were there too, standing there watching as we talked about the milestones that each one of the babies has met. SURREAL. It was so nice to see Nikki though. Surrounded by familiar faces except this time we are all the adults with our little growing families.
Gus is sleeping...that is when I can get things like this done.
Andy and I inherited a teenager for the next week. I have known her since she was just a little wee one and it is odd to see her growing up. I can't imagine being 15 again and sometimes when speaking with her I feel so old. I like to think that I am hip and not a typical "mom" but WOW I feel 100% disconnected from the world that is a teenagers. Maybe this is good training for when Gus is a bit older? Maybe?
I still need a haircut...It has been so long that my short hair is now what I would call a medium length mullet. I don't see it happening anytime soon so I will just say that...I need a haircut
Next weekend we are headed to Andy's family reunion. I am looking forward to it but at the same time nervous. Should be a good time though and Gus will get to spend some QT with his grandparents.
Baby is about to wake up...
Baby Blue Eyes
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