a stretch

I've gone through many exercise phases in my life since having kids, always trying to get in a work-out whether or not I had a gym membership or not. I have concluded that at this time in my life - for various reasons (but *mostly* b/c of childcare issues) - I need to be content with exercising at home. This morning, I did our elliptical trainer for a bit (while watching Jon & Kate + 8 - love that show!) - and even though I am battling a cold, it felt great. Tonight, I did 3 different yoga/pilates videos. They, too, were great! What made it even more fun was that Ms. P was right there alongside me - doing the tape as best she could. It was hilarious! Also, she would give me hugs & kisses and tell me how great I was doing. Then she brought me a pillow and blanket and covered me up! Kinda hard to do down dog with a blanket!

I think it's more an attitude thing...I need to tell myself that I AM getting a good work-out at home, and I CAN get toned up at home. All growing up, I went to a gym every afternoon, so I am not used to exercising at home...it just feels weird to me...like I'm not getting a good work-out. For some reason, even if I'm not working hard in a health club, I still feel like I got a good workout in because I'm surrounded by sweaty people! I can't get past the fact that just because OTHER people are sweaty, doesn't mean I'M burning more calories - like osmosis or something! You just get more tired looking at other people working so hard! (okay, maybe this is just ME!!).

At any rate, I had a great day today and am so glad I did aerobic & stretch/toning exercises...I'll try to take some pictures of Ms. P doing yoga next time...it's so funny!!