31 Days

I want to make a change. Nothing huge but a change just the same. I want to make exercise a part of my life again. Hold your snickering. I’m being serious, despite the huge grin on my face. Before my children arrived, I ran 4-5 times a week and did both yoga and Pilates. I loved it. Exercise wasn’t a chore for me, it was an endorphin-riddled high. It was an escape, a mind-clearer and I looked forward to it. It’s going to take discipline and dedication but I want it back.

When Love Bug was born, life changed and it was good. I continued my exercise albeit differently. We started out walking together and moved to running once I got used to my newly giant rack. :) Winter kept us inside but I did videos and yoga. I was hopeful when spring came around we would be running buddies again. However, in February, at just under 9 months, Bug learned how to walk and that was the end of her riding in the running stroller. Apparently, I did not offer an exciting ride.

After that, exercise happened here and there. I tried getting up early to do it but it was like Bug sensed my plans and either slept fitfully or woke up even before my alarm. Exercise lost to my need for sleep. Sweet J arrived a couple years later and with that, I kind of let the concept go. I tried but not consistently or often, for that matter.

But now, I’m ready to get back at it. I’m in horrible shape and I want it even if right now it’s grueling. So for the next month, for 31 days, I’m going to make it a habit again. I’m going to make it a priority and make time for it. It won’t be what it was before and there is a good chance it will often be a group activity. But it makes me feel good and it still helps clear my head (plus I hear it’s healthy!!). I’m hoping that after this month, I will be back in the habit. And it won’t be so hard!!

I’ll probably be venting about it on Twitter (@thisheartomine) and Instagram (@thisheartofmineblog) so you can follow along if you’d like.

Any change you are wanting to make? An habit you want to pick up? I would love to hear how you stay motivated.

Take care.