I haven't participated in a WLW for quite some time, but when I read the topic this morning, I felt compelled to write (or maybe I'm just avoiding cleaning, dishes, and laundry?).
In Indiana, it had been my habit to get up at 4 or 5 am, when my husband's alarm went off, and go for a walk/ run around the neighborhood. On days when I didn't feel walking was a good option, I would do some Pilates via Netflix. Then my husband lost his job. Then he got a job, and moved to North Dakota. Then etc., etc., etc.... I struggle with transitions and finding a new normal. So, I just stopped exercising. I know, definitely not a good plan.
The new school year started here in ND last week. We are about 7 blocks from the school, so I decided it made a lot of sense to walk to school. Between drop off and pick-up, this gives me a total of about 28 blocks. This is definitely not the intensity of work out I had before, and I know that if I want to loose weight (rather than maintain weight), I will need to step up my game. But for now, I am "back in the game" of exercising regularly. I also find that walking gives the kids and I more chance to talk-- bonus!
All of this is great, but what I feel is the best part of this is a change of mind-set. We are currently in a rental house and shopping for a new home. Yesterday we looked at a home and trace the route for the kids and I to walk to school from that house. We definitely would not have done that 3 months ago! Exercise for Mama is fantastic, but teaching my children that exercise can easily become a way of life, THAT is what it's all about!
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What a great way to fit in some exercise!!! It really is so important to help children develop a habit of exercise. I don't think that we realize we're helping them for the future. So good job Mama!
ReplyDeleteBig (((hugs))) to you! I'm so glad you participated in WLWed this week!!!