What was your biggest success this week?
I had a great week with daily workouts. Swimming was
great out in the sun! I enjoyed a tough strength training session
with Morgan and a challenging Power Yoga class. We had an active
outdoor life this week with several family bike rides and park
time! My sweet mother in law surprised me with a hair- cut and
pedicure that were a wonderful way to relax!
Me and hair stylist Amy on my pampering afternoon.
Biggest challenge?
My normal gym workout partner was out of town. I missed
the social part of going to the gym. I did ok with drinking water,
but had one day when I was so busy at work that by the end of the
day I had consumed less than half my goal. I really felt tired and
dried out.
Best advice from my trainer?
"Give yourself a break." Morgan encouraged me to continue
to work out most days but to take days off to recover as well. We
planned for my vacation week and decided to not try to get in
formal workouts, but to relax, make good food choices, and enjoy
our family time.
A pedicure - what a great way to relax!
How do I feel?
This has been a productive week. I enjoyed the variety of
exercise choices I had this week, biking, swimming, strength
training, and yoga! I am ready for a week at Disneyland with our
family and my goal is to maintain my current weight while having a
blast!
Message to moms needing motivation?
Seeking balance is key. Morgan reminded me that being fit is great
and so is enjoying family time! I would encourage any Mom to look
at the way her day is spent and see if there is a way to add more
balance. Maybe a draw a pie chart to see if there is a heavy side
that is unbalancing the rest. In the past I was so heavily balanced
to the care of my children over my own needs that I was very heavy
indeed.
My new 'do. What do you think?
Other thoughts or feedback from your
friends?
I had a friend recently start to exercise regularly and she told
me I was inspiring to her. This seemed crazy! She is a successful
Mother of two who cooks the most beautiful and tasty meals, even
invites others over to enjoy her cooking, she cans her own fruits
and veggies, gardens and raises chickens, has play dates complete
with educational activities and take home crafts, is always sending
thoughtful emails… the list goes on. I have always wished I could
keep up with a couple of those things. She is inspiring to me. It
is cool that we can encourage and share with each other to be
happier, healthier Moms!