Mixing it Up

Since the kids have been sick and I haven't had anyone to help watch them, I have had to be pretty creative with my workouts these past few days. I've gone bike riding (which isn't too far from normal), I've been doing lots of Wii Fitting, and I discovered the FIT channel and have recorded a few workout shows that I've tried. I found a cardio boxing one that I absolutely LOVE! It has made me want to look into cardio boxing classes at the gyms and maybe even trying some real boxing. It's so up my alley because it's fast paced, yet I don't have to be graceful or too coordinated. :) I love the boxing game on Wii Fit too (now that I get the patterns). I think I want to go out and get a jump rope too, so on the days that I'm stuck at home, I can do that sometimes.

I am enjoying mixing up my workouts. When I do go to the gym, I usually end up on the elliptical for at least a part of the time and I try to do a certain set of weight training exercises, but I like popping in to a random class and am really loving swimming now. I still don't care much for the stationary bike, but I do like riding outside. I'm hoping that I will be able to incorporate the treadmill back into my workout on a regular basis soon. I have a feeling that once I get back on the treadmill full force, I will be on there a lot because I like to challenge myself when it comes to running faster, harder, and longer.

I've been very surprised at how "balanced" I am according to Wii Fit. When I do most of the yoga poses, I get "Yoga Trainer" (or whatever the 3 out of 4 star rating is) most of the time. I'm certainly not flexible, but apparently I have a strong "core" because I'm pretty good at most of the balance-related tests and activities (even with Corgan walking up to me and pushing on me or Annabelle trying to hug my leg while I balance). Ohh... and yesterday my Wii Fit age was down to 30 (but today it was up to 32 again.. but I also gained .4 lbs... haha).

It's funny to me that just a few months ago I was fretting because I didn't think there was any way that I'd be able to exercise again. I was stuck at home with Corgan and thought that there wasn't anything that I could do here. I didn't think daycare was really an option for Corgan since he was VERY clingy (although, I do think he's improved there tremendously in the past few months). And now look at me. Where there's a will, there's a way!