Baby Got Back…

Posted by January Harshe on January 12, 2008

Yep, that’s right, I have too much junk in this trunk! That is why I’m doing this blog, right?! I’m never gonna lose some of this booty if I don’t move it! I know this. So, today I went on a 2.2 mile walk with all three kids. I’d like to report that it was uplifting and wonderful, but let’s be real people. Walking with 3 kids that are 4 years old and under is crazy. The 70 pounds I pushed in the jogger ensured I got a workout! Carrying the baby in the sling made me thankful that that 12 pounds wasn’t a part of me!

The best part wasn’t the kids fighting or Tatum trying to talk to me over the busy traffic, but I wore the wrong shoes. What was I thinking when I put on a brand new pair of Sketchers? Are they walking shoes? NO! I have great walking shoes. I was thinking about them fondly as my toes were going numb walking home today. Hey, the Sketchers matched my outfit. Isn’t that important when you are exercising trying to lose weight? So smart, I am!

You know what, I would love a great gym membership with a great child care. I would love a second car to get to said gym. That is not my circumstance at the moment. So, instead of sitting here feeling sorry for myself, I’m going to be grateful I have a double jogger and a sling and the use of my legs. I’m going to get exercise how I can right now. Sure, it will take me an hour to get out the door. Everyone has to be dressed (I think the neighbors might have an issue with naked toddlers in a jogger), we have to have snacks for the kids because riding in a jogger takes up a lot of energy, the baby has to be fed before we leave, water bottles for everyone made, oh I have to be dressed as well, keys, phone, blankets if it’s cold, etc. That’s OK though, it’s worth it, right? Please somebody tell me it’s worth it! If I’m going to tell others there is no excuse not to get exercise, then I have to throw all my excuses out. Bummer.

I am happy to be able to exercise. I am grateful I can walk. I am happy to be able to get out with my kids. Exercising lifts my mood, helps my spirit and helps my body. That is something to appreciate. Also, when I exercise I want to eat better, because darnit, I don’t want to undo the 2 hours it took me to get 45 minutes of exercise! If I invest that much time to work off calories and heal my body, I want to keep all the benefits! Tomorrow is Saturday, so I’m making the hubby go with me. Two days in a row would be great! I’m feeling healed from the birth, so I’m up for it!

So, if I can do this, then don’t even try to tell me your lame excuse! What are you doing for exercise right now?

Getting Off Your Butt!

Posted by January Harshe on December 4, 2007

You have to exercise the way that is best for you! Basically, whatever you will get off your butt and do… DO THAT! I won’t use a treadmill and I don’t want my kids in the daycare at a gym to use a treadmill, swimming is not feasible for me right now, and I do NOT like running (sorry to my running friends). Walking outside with the kids just works for me. The kids and I get out of the house and we usually find a walking path that leads us to a park. This way they can play and get their exercise and I get a break from crazy toddlers. It’s perfect for us. What’s right for you? Figure it out and get off your lazy, large rear-end and do it!

Can I just say I love jogger’s? My friend Amy once said that if she could marry her jogger, she would. I hear ya girl! They are a working-out mama’s best friend! So, I have a double jogger as I’ve mentioned before. Well, I have 3 kids. Carrying the baby in a sling will work for now, but then what? See, Brandon and I had the bright idea to have kids close in age, so they are 4 years old and under. None of them can keep up at the pace I want to go. Soooo, I want a triple jogger!!!!!!!! I really do. I mean look at that sucker! Isn’t bad*ss?! It’s on the Christmas list, so here’s hoping Santa is generous this year (come on Santa, I’ve been a good girl)!

I Am What I Eat

-Amy’s yummy banana smoothie

-Kombucha

-An o. apple, a Lara Bar and a Bora Bar, H20

-A "green lemonade". I don’t have a juicer right now, so the fruit was whole and super blended in the Vitamix. It was a lemon, an apple, a celery stalk, 2/3 cucumber, and some leaves cut off our radishes. It was good and gave Brandon and I bursts of energy. Being that it was in a blender and not juiced, I’d add more juicy fruit and a little less cucumber. I can’t wait to get another Jack Lalanne juicer!

-Made the tofu and couscous again with ginger this time.

-Decaf Green Tea

-O. air popped popcorn w/olive oil and sea salt

-Home made french fries (red potatoes cut up and cooked in olive and coconut oil), an Amy’s (I seem to like Amy’s!) California veggie burger cut up with o. ketchup.

-Glass of Silk chocolate soy milk.

Did I Exercise Today?

Yep. I walked a mile to the park and a mile home. I kept a good pace (once I switched the kids around, got the baby to stop crying, gave the kids snacks, etc). It felt really good. On the way home it got hot. My pelvis hurts tonight, but it was so worth it. I want to get that triple jogger and rock this neighborhood. I can be known as that crazy lady w/the huge stroller!

Overall and Tomorrow’s Goals

I am proud of myself for eating well and getting exercise today. Tomorrow I am going to go on a shorter, easier walk just to get in the habit of walking everyday. Baby steps!