Getting out of an Exercise Rut!

As I mentioned before, I've been going through a bit of slump in regard to my fitness and nutrition.  Postpartum, with three little ones under the age of 5, I've been zapped physically, and more so mentally - lacking the motivation to stay on track with my health goals.

So, I decided to stop thinking about it until I felt ready.  A few weeks ago, I felt this incredible urge to exercise (go figure?? Even as I write those words, they seem BIZARRE and not related to me?!) so I went to the gym. It felt good and I've been going now twice a week when my kids are at school.  There's some mental block I've got with the treadmill in the basement. It's sitting there, beautiful and shiny in its largely unused glory - and yet, it's not happening for me.  I think it's a mental association I have with my home - right now, home is chaos, insanity, noise, babies.  Exercise is about me, tranquility, the zone, focus.  Home and fitness are - at this moment - counterintuitive.

I was walking in my neighbourhood (the Danforth in Toronto FYI) and I happened to pass by this place, Energia Athletics, which I'm sure has been there for ages, but I've been to preoccupied to notice.

So, I walked in and signed up for a SPINNING CLASS.....which I've never done before and spinning has always terrified me.  I don't know from where this sudden exercise bravado arose, but there it was.  Now, I've been spinning on Saturday mornings for the past three weeks and I love it. The music, the sweat, the energy, the motivating instructor and the incredible way I feel afterwards has me totally addicted.  Who knew?  It feels great to be doing something different, in an environment that is new and inspiring.   I like the fact that I don't have to sign up for some heavy membership that will weigh down my credit card and conscience.  I just pay for the classes I attend and that's it.  Energia also offers yoga and running clinics and the ambience is very zen and relaxed.

As for the eating, that's been a bigger challenge. The Baby still feeds 5-6 times a day even though she's started solids, and I still have that overwhelming hunger when I'm nursing.  I figure, one hurdle at a time. 

Comments

[CynthiaK]

Kudos to you for getting motivated! I could not have gotten off my duff while nursing. It was my excuse all year long!

Harness that energy and drive you have now and keep it up!

[Ernesta]

I'm really impressed - there was no way I had the energy or motivation to excercise when I was nursing either of my kids. Good for you!!!!!

[LoriD]

I love spinning. It's a great workout and you don't need to know how to dance to do it! I love that you don't have to pay for a membership. I could go to gym like that.