I started exercising again this week! I’m sore, but my back doesn’t hurt any more than before. It is just the normal ‘I haven’t exercised in a while’ sore. I’m very motivated to start taking better care of myself and exercise is central to taking better care of the only body I’ll ever get. I’ve been doing the Wii Fit yoga, running and step aerobics. I also used our treadmill one night this week. It feels good to be getting back on track with exercise. I’ve needed to do this for a while, but in all honesty – I’ve used my back pain as an excuse not to exercise. I should have been using it as a good reason to exercise!
Before my back problems, I used Kate as an excuse not to exercise. To be a good mom, I should spend all of my non working time with Katelyn. Because being unhealthy will do my daughter any good, right? I imagine before I had Kate, I had a different excuse not to exercise. It is so easy to come up with reasons not to do the best for our body and so difficult to make the decision to dedicate ourselves to exercise and other healthy habits.
I’m only on day 5 so I am by no means a role model yet. It will take time to get my body back in shape. But, I am totally motivated to be a good role model for my daughter. By taking good care of myself, I’m demonstrating to her the importance of self care. I also think it will make me feel better in every way – emotionally, physically and more. Wish me luck! Tonight I’m trying the hula hoop exercises (LOL).
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