I might look silly but I FEEL GREAT!!!

No kidding...I feel great! And honestly I can attribute it to the fact that I am not putting excersize on the "back-burner" any longer. I am committed. So here are a few tips that I have found helpful in my lazy life!!!

1. I am running. Ok...those who know me know that I am kidding myself to think that I am actually moving at a pace that would be considered running...but I am pushing myself furthur than I thought I could be pushed...on my own. So the key is really to push past the point where you want to quit. If you think you can't go another 10 feet...push to 100. Trust me...you will be proud of yourself. I am running with my brother Kyle who is not only intimidating to others around me...extremely kind! He has never told me that I am not pushing him.(He could run 10 miles strait). He is patient with me and encourages me along the way. And he is also quick to point out that I shouldn't really be "able" to run the ENTIRE lap b/c I have had 5 kiddos. Gotta love that!!! I am really going to miss Kyle when he goes to school in something like a week. Honestly my brother is as good as gold!

2. Find a good at home workout. Something that works for you. Something that you can use when you can give yourself the excuse of "its not nice outside". I have been TIVO-ing some Denise Austin Daily workouts. THEY ARE GREAT!!! If you have a DVR or TIVO I recommend adding them to your season pass. They tape at 6am so usually you don't have anything else taping at that hour(at least I don't). And then you have a fresh new workout for when you feel like moving inside!

3.You need ONLY two things to tone at home. This is just my opinion. I am sure that fitness experts out there would say that you need more things..but I am doing good with these two.
A resistance band and a ball. One of those hugemongeous sit and bounce balls.(I am sure they have a more technical name...but I don't know it off hand). And a cheap walmart resistance band(I am using the red one that Hollie gave me, b/c...I broke my purple one...) I honestly think that if can learn a certain "set" of toning moves you can do them during commercials or *gasp* during your favorite show!!! I have been watching "FAT MARCH" and toning while watching the fat people walk all over the country! Pretty fun...and honestly when I write fat people I am including myself!

4. Its all about attitude. Just do it! Uh....Nike??? NO. Just get up and move. Honestly I swear that you will feel better after you workout. I PROMISE!!! Unless you have a heart attack or something...then you might not feel better....

I have found that I eat less after I workout. That is such an added bonus to this whole process to me. Not only do I eat less but I want to eat better. I am such a lonely eater...and working out increases your endorphines and honestly makes you feel better about yourself. SO...JUST DO IT!!!

I have also decided that once a week(Sunday) my "workout" will be to get the kids out and play. This doesn't have to be a once a week thing(honestly the three oldest K's workout with me during the day)but I think for me it needs to be a "set in stone" event. No excuses. We will get out and do something. Last Sunday we kicked the soccer ball around the field at Emrickson Park. I think this Sunday we will bring a frisbee. Sean *loves* playing disc golf and so do the girls so we might do that soon. Sean also has a membership at a gym in Hoffman Estates with a big pool so when the weather gets colder and I can leave Kendell for a bit longer we will probably go and play in the pool. But the point really is that it HAS TO HAPPEN!

Well I am off...to finish my grocery list and then the Jewel. Healthy Eating....now that's another topic!

E