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Find What You Love

September 9, 2011

Posted by Carrie under exercise goals, family, Fitness Friday

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Confession time: I don’t really like to workout.

No, I really don’t.

However, I love the feeling when I’m done. I love the feeling when I realize I’m working out at a higher level than the last time and that I can do it. I love seeing muscles develop in my body. I love that I don’t get tired following my kids around. I love that I choose most often to take the stairs. I love that running 4-5 miles feels like no big deal. I love that I can run a half-marathon. I love that I’m taking care of my body. I love that I’m setting a good example for my kids to be active.

There are days when working out feels like a chore. But, I’ve found a way to push myself and motivate myself.

That doesn’t mean that running and races is for everyone.

That doesn’t mean that going to the gym and sweating out on the elliptical trainer is for everyone. (my least favorite activity, but I enjoy running more when I cross train).

Quick story about my mom. She’s always been thin, she does a good job on that front. However, she has struggled for a long time to find an exercise routine that she can stick with. She’s joined gyms when I’ve enthusiastically talked about working out, only to not go. When we were on our trip, we talked about muscles and how even more important at her age it is to strengthen her muscles. We talked about getting into pilates, or yoga or something else low impact. She would nod and I knew she wasn’t that interested.

My mom was a dancer growing up (it must skip a generation, I’m not a dancer). She was in ballet up until college when she realized that in order to take it to the next level, it needed to become her life.

This week, she signed up for the adult ballet class at Dancing Girl’s studio!

And, she loved it!

She said it was hard, but she smiled through it. She enjoyed the music, the movement and the exercise. She said barre work was hard and we’re all telling her that her muscles will remember.

She even signed up to take a 2nd class each week.

She found something she loves and that is good for her body.

What do you love?

On another note: here’s the promised picture from the first day of school. The kids had a great day.

I’m not sure if I’ve ever pointed this out here, but my kids are 27 months apart. Dancing Girl is really petite. We are small people, I’m only 5’2.5″, MMT is about 5’7″ and he towers over most of our family. Dude is pretty average height for an 8 year old. You wouldn’t believe the insensitive things people say to her about her size. She’s learned how to deal with it, it’s been really hard at times. Definite character building. Doctors seem to think she’ll be just a bit shorter than me as an adult.

On a final note: weigh in day today. Down 1 pound!

Welcome Fitness Friday Blog Hop friends! Have a wonderful day.

Tags: exercise, family, kids, motivation, running

12 Responses to Find What You Love

KyriaSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:20 am

I think that it is very important to find something that you like, so it isn’t a chore to be healthy! I love soccer, but have not found a team in the area where I am. So I run and sometimes it IS a chore, and sometimes it is great!

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JillSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:28 am

I love biking! I just wrote a post about it! When you love something- you make it a priority. You never make excuses not to do it! Great post! Congrats on the pound! Yippee!!!
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ElleSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Lovely pics… she is going to be a beautiful, petite woman. Can’t think of a thing wrong with that….

I am not in love with my strength training but I do it because I know it is really good for me and I like the way it makes me look and feel… but the DOING, not so much!
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Michelle S.September 9, 2011 at 7:49 pm

I feel the exact same way about working out as you do! I love how I feel after working out, I just hate going and doing the work most of the time. Luckily I have an awesome trainer and it feels like I’m hanging out with a friend for an hour as I get my butt kicked so that helps.

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AmySeptember 9, 2011 at 8:20 pm

Yes, find what you love and do it! I wondered for years about what I should do to put fitness in my life and then found running. And, yes, I did try dancing at one point! ;0) Glad your mom loves it so much!
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jill conyersSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:40 am

I was just telling a friend one of the keys to sticking with it is find what you love. It’s so true! I love running and working [during and after] out for all the reasons you listed. Even on those days when I have to give myself an extra push I’m happy that I did it. Love the feeling of being strong!

Love the “find what you love” story about your mom.

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JenniferSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:06 am

I agree that when you like what you are doing you will keep doing it and it won’t feel like a chore. I love running, but I also like cross training with boot camp, cardio kickboxing, and yoga. Great post!
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Tamara (fitknitchick)September 11, 2011 at 2:14 pm

I always tell my personal training clients ‘ if you don’t love it, you won’t do it’. Committing to a healthy lifestyle is all about figuring out what you enjoy doing. There really is something out there for everyone if you’re only will to try things out.
Great post!

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- CarrieSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:51 pm
  
  Tamara- you are so right, there is something out there for everyone.
  
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sharonaSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:48 pm

I love that I continue on my P90X Journey. Like you say it feels great when your done. This blog is so inspirational. Thank you!
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Confession time: I don’t really like to workout.

No, I really don’t.

There are days when working out feels like a chore. But, I’ve found a way to push myself and motivate myself.

That doesn’t mean that running and races is for everyone.

That doesn’t mean that going to the gym and sweating out on the elliptical trainer is for everyone. (my least favorite activity, but I enjoy running more when I cross train).

My mom was a dancer growing up (it must skip a generation, I’m not a dancer). She was in ballet up until college when she realized that in order to take it to the next level, it needed to become her life.

This week, she signed up for the adult ballet class at Dancing Girl’s studio!

And, she loved it!

She said it was hard, but she smiled through it. She enjoyed the music, the movement and the exercise. She said barre work was hard and we’re all telling her that her muscles will remember.

She even signed up to take a 2nd class each week.

She found something she loves and that is good for her body.

What do you love?

On another note: here’s the promised picture from the first day of school. The kids had a great day.

On a final note: weigh in day today. Down 1 pound!

Welcome Fitness Friday Blog Hop friends! Have a wonderful day.

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Confession time: I don’t really like to workout.

No, I really don’t.

There are days when working out feels like a chore. But, I’ve found a way to push myself and motivate myself.

That doesn’t mean that running and races is for everyone.

That doesn’t mean that going to the gym and sweating out on the elliptical trainer is for everyone. (my least favorite activity, but I enjoy running more when I cross train).

My mom was a dancer growing up (it must skip a generation, I’m *not* a dancer). She was in ballet up until college when she realized that in order to take it to the next level, it needed to become her life.

This week, she signed up for the adult ballet class at Dancing Girl’s studio!

And, she loved it!

She said it was hard, but she smiled through it. She enjoyed the music, the movement and the exercise. She said barre work was hard and we’re all telling her that her muscles will remember.

She even signed up to take a 2nd class each week.

She found something she loves and that is good for her body.

What do you love?

On another note: here’s the promised picture from the first day of school. The kids had a great day.

On a final note: weigh in day today. Down 1 pound!

Welcome Fitness Friday Blog Hop friends! Have a wonderful day.

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My mom was a dancer growing up (it must skip a generation, I’m not a dancer). She was in ballet up until college when she realized that in order to take it to the next level, it needed to become her life.