I've got the itch . . . . . I've wanted to excercise since our newest addition was about a week old. I decided that was a little too soon, so I waited until she was 2 weeks old. I felt great and wanted to do something.....anything. So, I decided to give some floor excercises a go. BAD idea! My back was just not ready and I could immediately tell that it was not a very smart idea on my part. So I waited another week and tried again (I'm stubborn, & sometimes I don't learn the first time:). This time I only did it for about half the amount of time as my first go around. That was on Wednesday, and I felt pretty good. Well, today it is absolutely gorgeous out. So, as the girls were outside playing, and my new little one was sleeping, I decided I wanted to go for a walk.
Walking has always been my favorite. Whether I take a walk with my family or by myself I've always enjoyed it. But, for the most part, I don't take walks anymore. My husband works crazy hours, and because we live on a windy road with no street lights for two miles in either direction, it limits when I can go. I used to take the girls with me, but once I had the 3rd girl it became to much. I had to push 2 in a stroller and carry the other one because of the hills, no sidewalks, crazy drivers, etc....
Back to my story....
While outside with the girls today I had an idea. I could walk around my house. Maybe you've done this and it's not new to you, or maybe you think I'm crazy. Either way, I was excited. So I started doing laps. One side of my house has a walkout basement, so I have 3 level sides and one side with a hill down and then a small hill up. Perfect for me, seeing as I'm really not supposed to be excercising yet anyway :). So, I kept up my laps. The girls had no clue until about lap 20, when all of a sudden my 8 year old stopped me and said....."What are you doing?" To which I responded, "Walking." I guess that was a boring answer because her only response was "Oh" and she took off, in the other direction, to find her sisters. I'm looking forward to more spring days now that I have somewhere to walk.
3 comments:
Good for you!
I just started walking again this week. I put the baby in the stroller and ventured out. The road we cross is pretty busy, but I prayed and ask for God to protect us. I took one extra child with me each walk and it has been a little extra alone time for them.
I am praying for an exercise bike for inside, as my gym days are seemingly gone now. sigh.
I am so glad it is spring...well soon. I am so sick of winter.
Glad you thought of a way to make it happen...walking.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 1/2 adopted
Good for you, I can't wait to get the go to exercise!! Ugg I feel so incredibly flabby, especially in the front. Wish we lived closer than we could go for walks together. I love walking and look forward to the warm weather when I can treck the neighborhood with the stroller and kids. We did get a double by the way. Now I have to put it to good use.
Happy walking :-)
So proud of you Kristine! Don't overdo it though!
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