Mom Friendly Fitness
Welcome to Mom Friendly Fitness
It seems to be a good time to start a fitness program. I mean, there are parties to attend, food to eat, wine to drink, chaos to be had. Why not throw in the added stress of starting a workout program? Why not try to, oh, I don’t know, eat well? Why not now?
Because January 1st is too cliche?
Because there will never be a good time?
Because I’ve been saying “now” for four months? And it’s never now?
Hi. I’m Leslie and I’m an exercise science undergraduate major with a Masters degree in Information Technology. That right there? Pretty much means I was born to blog about fitness. It doesn’t say I can do it well, I’m just passionate about it is all. Let’s not ever mix those two up.
Since I was twelve years old I’ve been on some type of diet. I’ve been worried about my pot-belly. I’ve been coveting the size two women. I’ve wanted to wear a bikini. I’ve wanted to be anyone, almost, on TV. Also, I’ve wanted curly hair.
It’s not that I’m fat. Or even especially heavy. I’m just.. thick. Thick and prone to eating too much sugar/caffeine/alcohol/carbs/whateverelseisconvenient. I don’t eat fast food, I work out no less than four times a week and I always, always, always drink 32 oz of water a day.
And still? I am thick.
Throw in two C-sections and a newly acquired love passion for red wine and you’ve got baby-weight and love handles followed by a healthy dose of no-abs. I used to have a waist line.. I think….
This holiday season I want to keep from falling too far behind. I want to find the motivation to keep exercising even when it gets dark at 4:30. I want to go to the parties and enjoy myself knowing I look and feel great and that cookie/cinnamon-role/drink/eggnog latte isn’t going to taste as good as I feel. I want to know when and how and what I need to do to start my way to a healthier 2008 before it even gets here.
Won’t you join me?
Read more of Leslie’s sarcastic blahblablah at Mrs. Flinger and find podcast reviews, interviews, crafts, events and topics for the Seattle Parent at Mamaspod.Com. If you have questions, anecdotes, or topics for “Mom Friendly Fitness,” email leslie@seattlemomblogs.com.
I’m so glad you’re here to motivate us! Welcome!
Okay, so maybe I won’t need a reminder. Maybe looking down at my jelly-belly will be reminder enough to come check this out on Monday.
I will most definitely join you! I have lost weight on WW recently, but the excercise is my sore spot. I always have the same excuse “I don’t have time!”. Who does when you work full time, have a 2.5 year old and your body does not get it when an alarm clark goes off!!
I just followed the link to your “Mrs. Flinger” site. “Blogging tastefully placed F-bombs since 2003″ - that totally made me laugh. Love it!
As for eating and exercise, OMG do I need help. I’ve got 30 - 40 pounds to lose (the number depends on if I want to stop at my this-is-what-I-normally-weigh weight which is acceptable, or my I’m-too-sexy-for-my-shirt weight a.k.a. my ideal-but-I’m-not-so-sure-I-can-really-get-there weight). Looking forward to reading your blog!
you rule dude.
I AM SO EXCITED TO GET FIT THE FUN WAY WITH MRS FLINGER THAT I CAN’T STOP USING CAPS!!!! AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!
OK, Flinger, Next baby arrives in May.
I’m with ya’ after that.
Of Course, I’m with Red Wine after that, too.
Hmmm…
I could give a CRAP about working out. It’s dark, I’m busy, and I’m TOTALLY unmotivated. Can you say BAD ATTITUDE? But, and that’s a big BUT, I am SO EXCITED to read this column simply b/c you’re so STINKIN’ FUNNY. Great voice. Oh, and I enjoyed the first few MAMAPODS I listened to. I’ll have to check back into that too.
Can laughing REALLY HARD help you stay fit?
Oh heck yes I’ll join you. I certainly need to.
How timely because boy do I ever need to move forwarding with the reducing of my large hind hind parts.
I’m with you !
Leslie, you have to know that you are single-handedly responsible for my motivation this last time around. I have now lost 17 pounds since you introduced us all to Weight Loss Wars and the competition. I owe you so much! If it weren’t for you, I never would have known about any of it. I never would have met that amazing group of women that have been such a great support system. You are also part of that support system and I am truly grateful.
Without you, I would be sitting her with a much larger ass and be ready for a nap! YOU ROCK!!!
I will follow you anywhere, woman!