I'm BACK! It has been one heck of a year. After over 6,000 diapers, 200 loads of laundry and many sleepless nights, my triplets have turned one and I feel like I've conquered the world! I wish it had been easy but nothing about getting back into shape, getting life in balance, or raising multiple babies is. Although life is still a whirlwind, I am squeezing in the time to get back to what I love, spreading the word on the awesomeness of a sound body and mind. And yes, despite my crazy life, I did run that 5K last March, finishing a surprising 5th in my age group.
June 2008 - Pregnant with the triplets, on month 2 of bedrest and 75 pounds heavier
June 2009 - I'm Back and with a family to boot!
Honestly, we have all had these kind of years...or at least these kind of weeks. Finding the time to workout, or to breathe, can be a challenge. Finding the motivation can be downright impossible. That is why my favorite motto for exercise and for many situations in life is "it is easier to act yourself into a new way of feeling rather than feel yourself into a new way of acting". When your having "one of those weeks" (and I know because my past 52 weeks have been "one of those weeks"), throw your workout clothes on and head out the door before you give yourself a chance to dwell on your exhaustion. Fifteen minutes into your workout take a VERY deep breath and remind yourself how wonderful life is. By this time, your endorphin levels will have kicked in and you will be feeling like the proud, strong, awesome person you know you are. The exhaustion of life will be a distant memory and you will gain the strength to take on another fabulous day.Have you worked out today? If not, don't think...just put on those shoes and go!
