The Start Of Some Serious Gym Time
15 Jun
This time of year tends to be a bittersweet time of year for me. You see my son has been spending a lot of time (last summer it was 6 straight weeks!) the last few years with his dad during the summer. So while I’m always sad to see him go I also look forward to the break (I used to feel like a bad mom for saying I needed a break or looked forward to a break but not anymore…parenting, especially single parenting is H-A-R-D! While I wouldn’t trade it for the world, these breaks are something I need so that I can ‘regroup’ and take some much needed ME time).
This time around I’m really looking forward to the break because I’m going to start some seriously intense gym time! I’ve set a goal of going 5 days a week…that’s more than I’ve done so far. I’m looking forward to having the ‘free’ time to go to the gym as frequently and at what ever time I want. I have no doubt that going 5 days a week won’t be a problem because I still love the gym and working out there.
While I will miss my son this summer I need this ‘break’ more than ever right now. I have got to get back on track with making me and my health a priority! I’ve let it slip lately and it’s time to be ‘selfish’ again and focus on me!
My son leaves for his dad’s this evening so I’ll be hitting the gym later tonight and am going to log some serious mileage on the elliptical and treadmill tonight!
P.S. That pic above is from May 7th after a seriously intense workout (I LOVE all the sweat!!!! lol) at the gym.
Good for you Tishia! I read your last post on getting off track and you were asking for suggestions. What about blowing that pic right there up to 8×10 and framing it somewhere where you can see it. Since you posted it here I’m assuming it motivates you to keep going to the gym because you love it and the feeling it give you. If you see that daily do you think it will help?
I know I need to get back on track too! I’m pretty sure I gained back 5 of the 20 lbs I lost last year. So that’s why I’m taking the Plus Size Bloggers chalenge and started my own fitness journehy blog too!
I’m so impressed and inspired by what you’ve accomplished so far, keep it up girl!
.-= Angela Wills´s last blog ..Excuse the mess! =-.
In the summer my boys go to their dads every other week and boy do I sure miss them. But you are right, it is a great time to regroup and make yourself a priority. I hope that you have a great time at the gym tonight showing that treadmill who is boss. Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you.
Thank you Kelli. I wish I could say that I’ve taken the time to regroup and make myself a priority but I haven’t. I’ve done no exercising at all since my son left for his dads!
Angela – thanks for your comment. Nothing seems to be helping get me back on track or motivate me anymore. I’m right back where I was several months ago (the whole ‘I don’t care’ attitude).
I’m glad you decided to take part of the Plus Size bloggers challenge!
If that isn’t just another reason to get your stuff moved over here for awhile I don’t know what is!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Hang Out With Cool Marketing Women in July: London, ON =-.
I concur with Kelly! LOL!! HAHAHA!
.-= Angel Williams´s last blog ..BOOTCAMP Update =-.
Kelly & Angel – You already know that I can’t afford the gym membership anymore so even if I wanted to go workout after a couple more days I’m not going to be able to.
It will be a great summer.
.-= Bobbi Janay @When did I go from a kid to a grown up?´s last blog ..Musical Pony Rides =-.
Bobbi I hope so!
You are amazing and I TOTALLY dig the picture!!!
Nell
Awh thank you Nell! I’m not feeling so amazing right now that’s for sure!