Starting a new routine is never easy. I feel like change has been my constant companion since I got pregnant. Today I started working out at the gym I joined. I used to workout all the time, 5 days a week for an hour at a time. But when we had trouble getting pregnant, I backed off until I wasn’t going anymore. Then after having Aiden, I hesitated starting a fitness program again because I am breastfeeding. But I am going to ease into it and hydrate!
For me, starting a new fitness routine isn’t necessarily about moving the numbers on the scale. Of course losing some of this baby weight will be a nice benefit. But I am looking forward to feeling good about myself again. There is a lot of satisfaction that comes after being active and I hoping that I will have more energy. Well, maybe as much energy as a mom of an infant can have.
When I joined up, I received a free physical assessment by a personal trainer. I learned a lot about myself, mostly stuff I didn’t like. But I am going to think positive. My flexibility was off the charts and my sit-up assessment was excellent. So woohoo me! On the other hand, I was surprised that my arm strength was so poor…you would think lugging a baby and a car seat around all over would help me out a bit. Over the next few months, I want to increase my cardio ability and increase my strength. So raise your water bottle…because today hopefully begins a step to a healthier post-baby me.
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