How did I manage it?
- Went with my SIL – If I didn't wake up for my alarm she would be up and ready, and when she slept in and I banged on her door she'd get up. Accountability. Can't let each other down.
- Make an “appointment” time the night/day before. 6Am too early? Well if you started work at that time you'd make sure you were up... right?? If you had a Dr's appointment at that time (Ha!) you'd make sure you were up... right?? The one day I didn't make a time to go just saying to myself I'll go when I'm 'ready' it didn't happen.
- I've been in the afternoon ONCE (with all kids) and it was AWFUL! Kids were too hyped, the day was just about through, the time just wasn't enjoyable. EARLY MORNING appointments are the key (for me) to getting up, enjoying it, feeling energised and not stressed. Besides if I go at 6am I don't have to take anybody. Plus it is over and done for the day!
- Kids 'creche' is certainly a key influencing factor for me. If I wasn't able to take the children it wouldn't be possible for me to go... ever... If I went to the gym it would (at last count) cost me $40 for an hour (creche & gym fee) which is not worth it for me and I would not go. The playpen is in the same room so I can keep an eye on them. It's great: for me. The ladies love my baby and race over to give her a cuddle so I can keep going.
- Primary Goals of gaining core strength and feeling strength working for me. (Secondary goal of losing that baby weight - again). Achieveable, and Achieving.
- Stretching and moving the body that birthed four babies in five years that took away a lot of pain (along with physio) which encouraged me to keep going.
I was feeling rather proud of my personal achievements. Rocking up at ridiculous times of the day. So imagine my surprise to discover I have put ON 2kgs, and 6cm around my waist. Curves helped me gain core strength, get up early in the morning, feel better in myself and they made me fat(ter). At least that was my first thought. In my defence I haven't been able to get my heart rate up high enough due to having ginormous full milk chubbies. Hopefully that will change over this next four week period before my next weigh in. I would be lying to say I wasn't disappointed.
How did THAT happen?
5 Things I am Thankful for:
- Movement and flexibility in my body
- Strength gained
- Getting up so early
- SIL that comes with me/makes me go
- Creche facility available
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