Mom Generations started Tweightloss on Twitter 4 weeks ago. It all began when I got the green light from my OB/GYN that I could start to chip away at my baby weight. Yes, working out was finally a GO!
With William and Alexander I gained about 28-30 pounds with their pregnancies.
With Benjamin I gained about 40 pounds.
With Henry I gained 48 pounds.
Towards the end of July, I knew it was time to get myself back on my treadmill because I was just feeling – well, BLAH… I needed to get myself moving – not only for my body, but for MYself.
My only problem? Finding 30 minutes to give myself the time to get MYself moving!
Tweightloss has become my accountability. I have my team depending on me. And that MONDAY weigh-in!
I knew I needed to find the time. I couldn’t use the – I-have-4-kids-and-there-is-no-way-I-can-find-the-time-to-workout anymore. Especially when I can find the time to hit my favorite stores, go to the pool, have dinner with friends and watch some of my favorite TV shows at night.
Oh, no. The “time” excuse was just not cutting it anymore.
So. Here I am (5:55am). This morning. My 5th morning in a row. Finding my 30 minutes.
Henry? Fed. And back to sleep.
William? Ran into our bed around 3am. Now soundly sleeping.
Ben and Alex? Both sound asleep in their rooms.
Matt? Sound asleep with William and Henry.
The house is quiet. The sun is just peeking up. The news is on. The coffee is just beginning to brew.
I’m a little sleepy… but I’m sitting here with my workout clothes and sneakers on. Ready to hit my treadmill.
Ahh… my 30 minutes.
My quiet and peaceful 30 minutes. Believe it or not, I can actually hear crickets. Now that’s pretty cool.
I’m going to run (no pun intended) before I hear my little men…
Also, my bloggy friend and fellow Tweightloss buddy – Leighann – is doing something amazing for her 4 year old daughter, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Her family is participating in the Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes. She is running a huge giveaway on her blog to raise awareness about diabetes and to raise some money. Check out her blog to read more and support her cause – HERE.
7 responses so far ↓
1 Renee // Aug 22, 2008 at 2:11 pm
good job on waking that early!!!! and good luck !
2 Sharon - Mom Generations // Aug 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Audrey… Does this workout time remind you of all of those years of 4:30 am swim practices? All you need now is Dad or me showing up with your former routine of us handing you a freshly toasted bagel with cream cheese and your gym bag! Keep up the good work, for your health and for the inspiration you are giving to your precious little boys!
Love, Mom
3 Lisa // Aug 22, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Way to go, Audrey! I need a kick in the pants to get motivated I think. This back to school thing has just about done me in. I’m going on a cruise in 6 mos., and I need to get busy.
4 louann // Aug 22, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Yey for you Audrey! With kids, finding at least 10 minutes for ourselves is almost impossible. And you up by 5:30? I think that’s awesome!
5 kristina // Aug 23, 2008 at 8:39 am
I’m impressed that you’re making the time. I definitely need to join the next Tweightloss. Good going.
6 Lis Garrett // Aug 23, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Good for you! I’ve recently started running again and doing yoga. My 30 minutes often involves kids throwing toys on the treadmill or hanging off me like a jungle gym, but I guess that just makes it all the more challenging.
7 bee // Aug 25, 2008 at 12:01 pm
You rock! I so can’t imagine trying to find anything that early in the morning… let alone 30 minutes to EXERCISE?!
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