Small Steps
My, we’ve been a little bit glum around here lately huh? Yep, it’s true, both JD and I are struggling with staying on target. Our weights are up a bit, our spirits are down a bit. In the past, both of us would have given up by now. But we’re still here and we have no plans to abandon ship. How’s that for a small step? drow names dnd
My grand plans for hitting the gym once Megan got back into school lasted for about 5 minutes. On Monday, I suited up for my workout and headed out the door. After dropping Meg off, Liam and I headed straight for the gym. I paid my three bucks, plunked Liam down in the daycare, and listened to him scream as I turned my back and headed out the door. FIVE minutes later, they hunted me down and told me to take my kid because they couldn’t calm him down–and I didn’t even get my 3 dollars back. I was mad. Mad that I didn’t get to work out, mad that they made hardly any effort to pacify my son, and mad that I had to rethink my workout plan. This was not a good start to getting back on track.
I spent the rest of Monday thinking about how I was going to get my workouts in. I could take 2 kids to the gym daycare every time I want to work out. I think Liam would be OK if Megan were there with him. But then I’ve got to haul two kids worth of stuff every time, and pay for two kids instead of 1 every time. I don’t think I want to deal with that.
So the solution is simple, right? I’ve got to get my butt out of bed in the morning and get to the gym. It’s 6:25 in the morning, and I’m back from the gym, workout completed, muscles sore, wide awake, and feeling awesome! So the new plan is a 4:30 wake up call on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to renew my efforts in the stronglifts 5X5 program. For my cardio, I’ll be using my treadmill during nap times on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I’d like to get some cardio in everyday, but we’ll see how this goes for a few weeks. Small steps, right?
I feel great after my workout this morning. I was able to complete my 5X5 program with no muscle pains. I’m tired and sore, but not injured. I warmed up properly, correctly performed my “ass to the grass” squats with a very light weight, and even added in the 15 minute core routine from my personal trainer.
So, I’ve woken up at 4:30 one day in a row. Friday morning will be small step #2. So you see, things aren’t as gloomy as they seem. We’ll get back on track, slowly. And we’ll continue to…get fit slowly.
5X5 program. For my cardio, I’ll be using my treadmill during nap times on I’d like to get some cardio ine everyday, but we’ll see how this goes for a few weeks. Small steps, right?
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