I know it's a little early to be thinking of this. Then again, with 3 months to go and that time sure to go by in the blink of a busy mom's eye...well, maybe it's never too early!
My first 4.5 months were spent in a sick stupor. Much more difficult than all pregnancies to-date. Since then, I have been slowly increasing my activity and actually getting stronger in the midst of pregnancy (in spite of the extra pounds).
In 3 months, God willing, I will be holding my precious baby boy. Before that time, I will have undertaken another year of homeschooling my fantastic kiddos and also coached a season of volleyball. (No, girls, I did not eat the volleyball) I'm tired thinking about it! But I'm also pretty excited.
My current exercise routine involves a brisk, daily 3-5 mile walk along with isolated strength exercises. Definitely not my preferred workout. A little boring to be honest (aside from my hubby's wonderful company) but pretty much all I'm up for right now. However, I've built in a little motivational tool to keep me stepping strong:
About once a 1/2 mile or mile, I remind myself of my 1-year goal. A year from now, I want to be strong enough to play doubles or triples sand volleyball with my husband. Skinny isn't my goal. Strong and healthy is my goal. The weight will naturally come off with a healthy lifestyle. I remind myself that every step forward pushes me toward that goal and indeed, I do tend to take more of those steps than I feel like taking.
I want to be a healthy mom. I want to be strong to do the work of my God-given vocation. I also really want to play beach volleyball with my main squeeze! One step at a time....
5 comments:
Recently, one of our sermons at church talked about keeping your eye on the goal and not the thing you are trying to overcome. It sounds like you are staying focused on the prize...your fit and healthy body and those volley ball games! Glad you are feeling well and healthy. Blessings,Vicki
Sounds like it was a great sermon, Vicki! I'm trying to stay focused and yet stay flexible at the same time. Life has a way of throwing us off course, no? lol
How exciting to hear of your passion for volleyball! I enjoy reading your blog, such inspirational words, but never knew we had something else in common besides our faith. I, too, coach volleyball and 2 seasons ago, I was pregnant during the season. We'll see if that happens again this season :). Congratulations on your newest blessing and prayers for you to be in the sand soon!
How nice to meet you, Stina! So glad you spoke up so that I could find your lovely blog. I'm also happy to know that there's another Catholic mama out there who has braved the volleyball court looking like she ate one!
Thanks for your encouragement and prayers:)
I too have the same goal, fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Fr. Wade Menezes just gave a homily on discipline. That’s the key for more at this place on my journey, discipline. Sounds like you have it down. Please keep sharing. I can definitely use some more motivation.
Pax Christi - lena
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