It's that time of year where the gyms are packed (I remember waiting in line one day in January a few years back just for a treadmill), and we're all wanting to better ourselves. Although I'm not much of a fan of the resolutions (I usually don't keep them along with the rest of the world...just look at the gym on a March day), I decided to make a few this year to better myself! I thought I'd share, because then I'd be holding myself a little more accountable, right?
1. More Plants less Meat!
This one I'd been debating over for a few years now. Of course it always seemed more like a threat, and I think it freaked out Steve and the kids a little. The decision came after I realized I was centering our meals around the "meat", and just adding a quick veggie to the side. I was in a mundane routine of rotating meats and throwing in a veggie to make it healthy. I wanted to add some variety to our meals and in the form of veggies! So far so good (with a few cheats here and there), and we're still eating fish for all its wonderful healthy qualities, so Steve is content.
2. Mix it up and Get Strong
For years I have been routinely going to the gym, running 3 miles, lifting some measly weights, and going home. I haven't been sore. I haven't been strained. I haven't been pushing myself. So I've started a fit Crossfit class that has been kicking my ass! It's somewhat of a mix of crossfit but less strength-focused and more cardio-focused. I absolutely love it! After my first class I couldn't walk for almost a week but since then it's been bearable. My goal is not necessarily to lose weight (which is a nice pressure-reliever) but to get stronger and push myself physically. I was always in competitive sports and I miss that aspect of working out. This class pushes me to my limits and I get to socialize too!
And there they are! As moms we focus so much of our time into our kids and families that it's easy to lose the identity of who we are and make our goals outside of the mom/wife role. Time to get it done and work on me!
