The little one is 8 weeks old, 9 weeks in a couple of days, and I'm having a bit of a motivational blip.
Two weeks ago I had a giggle when I found myself doing tricep dips against the bath one evening while waiting for it to fill. A couple of days later, while waiting for some pasta to cook, I was doing assisted press-ups against the worktop. Now when I get a moment to myself I just want to flop, right here on the floor a crumpled bundle of me not doing anything except breathing. I wanted to flop before, and I did but I also exercised. Now I'm considering buying those pants that hold everything in.
I know that I feel like this because I'm sleep deprived, I've missed a couple of park sessions and therefore missed encouragement from other mums, and because my uterus has contracted and I'm only making small gains (or rather small losses) in the flabby tummy area.
In the hope that recognising this blip is the first step towards remotivating myself, here is my plan of action:
1) I will put on my waterproof jacket (rain is providing an excuse to stay in) and buy some soft fruit and a little choccy bar or cake. The treat is to remind me to be nice to myself and I will eat it on my own in silence when the kids are asleep and enjoy it as a treat, rather than gorging it when the toddler's back is turned and not appreciating it (so wanting another one).
2) I will plan the exercise session I am going to run on Monday. I'm volunteering to run this weekly Ready Steady Mums session - come along - and will blog about this another time.
3) I will try on my bridesmaid dress, which should arrive this week, and feel happy wearing something beautiful. In four weeks I'll be wearing it for the bride and groom.
4) I will do some yoga daily, even if only a few minutes of breathing exercises, as that helps me to slow down and appreciate a moment, and it also helps me to sleep.
Well done Catherine for all your achievements so far!!! Will miss seeing you on Monday and will be thinking of you guys having a fun exercise session in the park while I am no doubt running around school. Elena xx
ReplyDeleteYour baby is only 9 weeks old, go easy on yourself! I did a lot in the first weeks with my second baby and then I had a meltdown at 3 months, so please be careful. Do not underestimate the effects of sleep deprivation, it plays havoc with everything. enjoy your baby and eat that cake :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you both of you! Yes, I do have to remind myself that this is 9 weeks and not 9 months and not try to do too much too soon!
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