Getting at it again

I haven't posted on this blog for a LONG time.

It took Neal and I 7 months to get pregnant.  After the first couple months of not getting pregnant, we realized that it wasn't going to "just happen" for us.  One of the things that I learned was that large amounts of exercise can throw off your cycle.  That combined with having a chiropractor work on my back caused me to slow down.

Now, however, I'm 9 months (to the day) post baby.  I lost weight pretty fast after Joey was born.  If I remember right I was back to my pre-baby weight about 4 months after Joey's birth.  About a month ago, though, I carried Joey up the stairs and when I got to the top I was huffin' and puffin' when I got to the top.

What the heck?

So, since I'm someone who still makes New Year's Resolutions, one of my goals this year is to take better care of my body.  I'm being realistic about it though.  My goal is not "I'm going to go to the gym every day for six hours" blah, blah, blah.  My goal is to do a cardio workout 3 days a week.  Neal and I have come up with a system for him to watch Joey while I work out each day.

Tonight was my first night.  Since Neal's job gives me free access to the rec center, that's where I'm working out each day.  Tonight I met Neal when he got off of work, he took Joey home while I worked out.

I FEEL SO GOOD!  I just did 1/2 of cardio, but I can already feel a difference in my energy and attitude.  I came home a much better mommy than I left :)

Here's to a new year, ya'll.