I went through every article of clothing I owe during the great declutter experiment last month. Turns out I was once a girl who felt the need to own nine sports bras. Nine! Seriously, who owes nine sports bras?
I'm sure this says something about my unsavory laundry habits last decade, but it also undeniably says something about my lifestyle before children. Rediscovering my collection of work out gear was a blunt reminder that I haven't even put on put a sport bra in a couple of years. I walk quite a bit and I've done the occasional push up or sit up, but I haven't really sweated since my daughter was born.
I've never been a big sports person, but I really did enjoy working out. During my Navy days, I used to work out side by side with a lot of men. I worked very hard to not embarrass myself with limited success, but eventually something bizarre happened and I started to enjoy the work outs. I kept hitting the gym even after nobody was forcing me there.
And frankly, I'm not sure I'm swimming in the deepest gene pool around. My father had a heart attack and passed away a few months short of his 60th birthday and my mother has Parkinson's. I would like to do what I can to healthy long enough to enjoy any grand babies that might come along.
So all this is a long winded way of saying I rejoined the gym. I realize that it might be tough to get there as often as I'd like until my daughter heads off to preschool, but two or three times a week is plenty for now. At least I'll have some use for all those sports bras!
So far I've been there twice...I hope it starts getting easier soon.
7 comments:
You go! I only have two sports bras and need to start using them for what they're meant for instead of a last ditch, oops, out of clean bras okay dig up the sports bra moments. :-)
Hubby and I are in our 60s and working out is so important for good health in your later years. Whatever you do is far better than nothing.
I hate to admit is but I think I can beat you in the sports bra count. That's all I wear.
Have a terrific day. :)
I try and work out too now but I don't go to a gym, or have kids to contend with.
Good for you! It is hard to exercise when the kids are newborns. It takes all your energy just to stay away all day I think.
Good for you! Part of being a good mom is setting aside the time to take care of yourself.
The fact that you have 9 sports bras is a GOOD thing! Most women forget that after the proper shoes, their bra is their next most important piece of equipment. : )
Good job on hitting the gym..... you are much more motivated than I am lately!
nine! wow!
good for you for getting back to it. i am seeking the motivation, too!
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