I’ve never been an athletic girl! Although, I loved sports as a kid, sports never liked me. I was never chosen to compete on a team even though I always wanted to be. Actually, I remember this one time that I was chosen to play on my school’s team and I was super happy. I remember going home and ironing my team’s uniform and really looking forward to my game the next day. Well, that night the coach called to inform me that they found another player and that I would need to return my uniform ASAP. I did what any smart 10 year old would do, I pretended to be sick the next day and stayed at home so I wouldn’t have to return the uniforms. Was it really that serious that they couldn’t of allowed me to play? I doubt it but it definitely bothered me for a long time after. I felt like a weak girl not only physically but also mentally and as the years went by I got further and further away from sports.
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However within the past 5 years, my body has exhibited some impressive strength. From pregnancy to child birth, I started to view my body in a new positive light. So much so, I worked hard to the shed the excess weight I gained during my pregnancies and succeeded.
I did really well sticking to my workout routine for a long time but as soon as I got thrown off my groove, I lost focus and all my hard work reversed. This haven’t happened once, or twice. It’s happened three, four, five times. It’s a struggle but I am confident I can become more consistent if I really get focused.
So here are some of my current goals:
- Exercise for at least 20 minutes everyday.
- Do exercises that I enjoy.
- Find an exercise buddy.
- Get outdoors this month.
- Find new exciting classes.
- Run as often as I can.
- Get cute workout clothes.
- Say daily healthy affirmations.
I was going to do this challenge privately, but I felt that it would be great for accountability to share it here on the blog. Maybe I can inspire one some you to join in with me so we can do this together and support each other.
Do you exercise? How regularly? What type of exercises?
I love that you are becoming a stronger mom Adanna. I remember after I had my Z, working out made me feel so empowered. Lifting a baby makes for great arms. Working out my full body made me feel like a hero. I can’t wait to get back into a routine once I deliver my little guy. I’ll be cheering you on. Looking forward to your progress.
Oh yes, MJ babies do make great arms. You talk the truth there lol I love how you always make time to exercise and take care of your body.
You got this. I’ve always been skinny (thanks genetics) and flexible but not necessarily athletic. I was cheerleader for two years but that is it. In the last few years I’ve taken to exercise and running has become my thing. I would have NEVER guessed it, last year I took on a fitness journey alone and it made me feel like the strongest woman in the world. April starts my return to running (I only like to do it outside) and I’m really looking forward to it.
Yay Mimi, I do enjoy following your exercising journey and you’re one of the moms who inspire me. Enjoy the nice running weather 🙂
Thanks for the motivation Adanna! I too, have been thrown off my game and been trying to figure out a way to get back there. I definitely have been most successful when I did exercises that I enjoyed (Zumba) and started racking up cute workout clothes 🙂 And shame on that school team that told you to return your uniform! Who does that?! SMH
I love Zumba too! I need to rack up on the cute workout clothes lol That’s where I’m slacking and that’s fun to do lol
Listen! This exercise thing has never been my strength but I do want to work out more. Before getting pregnant with the second baby, I did Zumba, I love music and dancing so I think I may go back to that. It’s fun, I enjoy it! Just like you said – do something you enjoy! xo
Yes, everyone is a star at Zumba lol It’s a fun way to burn a ton of calories.