20 minutes
I did it!!!
I went to the gym and did the elliptical for 20 minutes today! Doesn’t seem like much but I actually left both of my kids with a sitter and ran to the gym and back. That is HUGE for me! Felt really good. Took me forever to leave my first son with anyone other than the hubby or maybe family when they were in town visiting. i orchestrated the whole thing so that they were both sleeping - that never happens! I just did 20 minutes to start because that’s all my mom anxiety could stand! But, it is a first step. I also walked for an hour this morning. My eats have been not so great lately. Still in taht screw it attitude. Decided to go with one thing at a time - up the exercise if I’m going to eat like this i have to get to the gym. Will go again this weekend. Anyway, one step at a time worked last year, so I know i can do it this year! Will get over my WON’T do it attitude soon! Til then, 20 minutes is better than nothing!!!!!
Have a wonderful holiday!!!
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How does it feel mama? hehehe!
Although the bootie bounce is reserved for losses - in this case………..here it is - Bootie Bounce and dance!!!!
Great job! I can’t imagine what it’s like to let go even for 20 minutes.
Baby steps mama, baby steps. You’ll get there.
Right now I don’t feel like going to the gym, but I have to now! Thanks for the motivation Deb!
Great progress!
20 minutes at the gym is excellent! Happy Thanksgiving to you, the babes, and your husband.
You are awesome. I bow to you!
Wow I think that’s great. You are really making yourself a priority and I think when mama is happy everyone is happy!
That is great! Good for you. Happy Holidays to you too!!
HA! 20 minutes is even more “than better than nothing!” TRUTH: When I came back to the site in August my thoughts were ALL OVER THE PLACE, came September, I started to notice the same patterns from before, so mid month I decided ONE SMALL GOAL at a time. I started with 30 minutes of exercise 3 times per week—-and did NOTHING else to promote weightloss, eventually 3 days became 4 and 4 days became 5, now I am averaging about 5-6 days per week on a good week. I also started with 30 minutes and slowly but surely both the times and the intensity were increased, I didn’t lose an ounce during that first month, but the habit kept forming—so you may think “20 minutes is better than nothing!” BUT think again, 20 minutes is HUGE and I am very proud of you and very happy for you!! I know it must have been nerve-wrecking to leave your babes, but in due time you will start to see this as much needed time for yourself! It will give you more energy to spend on those boys, ’cause God knows boys have plenty of energy!
Anyway, I am smiling and I am very proud of you indeed! I feel as if I am the one who accomplished something great today because seriously Debbi, you have been there for me through the thick and thin of it all and I can’t imagine being where I am today without your advice and good will…..so that being said, CONGRATS and THANK YOU for sharing this milestone with us. Just remember this exhilirating feeling the next time you find yourself talking yourself out of working out.
Now, let me ask you, does your gym offer on-site babysitting? I know it can add up, but it may well be worth it!! Hmmm….something to think about!!
Ok, so enough babbling! CONGRATS!
That’s brilliant Debbie. So glad you got out and about and got to the gym. You need that. for your sanity. And you’ll be a happier Mom when you do things like that for yourself as well.
Woohoo!! I KNEW you could do it!!