Tight Schedule

I'm running far behind today.  I was famished after Core Commotion and thought I'd stop at the grocery store for a banana.  But once there, I started wondering... what am I going to eat for lunch when I get home?  I only have unhealthy food at home, so my pit stop turned into a full fledge grocery shopping spree.  When I got home and my phone was already ringing with a business call, and before you know it, I'm knee deep in work... without even putting away the groceries.  Now, I'm thinking I need to clean out the refrigerator before I put anything new in it.  But, that will have to wait because I still have work to do.  It's going to a long day for me.  Thank goodness I did all that prepping yesterday.  See, you guys thought I was crazy... but now I don't have to worry about my laundry, depilitating, or other chores and grooming habits.  I just hope I get a little time with my son before I have to rush him to bed tonight, because it really will be a long day for me.  I haven't even showered yet!  (Too much information?)   

Here is the description of Core Commotion straight off the my gym's website: 
CARDIOVASCULAR

XSport® Core Commotion

This class utilizes hand held weights to simulate real life movement patterns known as functional fitness. Executing multi-movement patterns in a low impact manner, focusing on building core strength and increasing range of motion is surely a safe and effective way to workout.

Ha!  Let me tell you, simulating real life movements has never been harder!  I used 7.5 lbs as my heavy weight, 5 lbs. for my medium weight.  I also stayed for 20 minutes of Muffin Top Melt Away... isnt' that such a funny/cute name?  I had to stay, this class is a must for me right now as that is my current complaint.  And, according to my heart rate monitor, in one hour and 22 minutes, I burned 554 calories.  My shoulders and arms are really feeling the burn today, and I already know I'm going to be sore for tomorrow's workout. 

My sister inspired me yesterday.  She admitted that a few months back she made a goal for herself to go the gym every day, Monday through Friday.  She allows herself to eat whatever she wants, and doesn't feel guilty about it as long as she's done her workout for the day.  Her goal was to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight, and she successfully accomplished that after five workouts a week, for three months.  IF she can do it... I can do it!!  Thanks for the inspiration and motiviation, Adri! 

Here is the thing though, my advice for the day:  with so many different classes and sports and activities,  I really think that each person should find the workout that is the most enjoyable and fun for herself or himself.  There is not point in hating your workout day in and day out, when there are sooo many choices.  I mention this because I have friends who don't like to workout.  I know!  I've done things I hated, and guess what - I don't stick with it.  I think what I hated most was struggling through the classes, or failing at them.  I wasn't coordinated enough for step aerobics and I wasn't fit enough for it either.  I can't keep my balance or am flexible enough for yoga.  I might enjoy it every once in a while, but I'll definetely enjoy it more, once I'm better at it.  So either, stick with it until you like it, or try something else!  You may come back to it in three months and decide that now that you've built up your stamina or endurance or flexibility... you do love that class that gave you so much trouble before.  I told you guys yesterday that I hated my reflection in the mirror when I was working out yesterday and it really threw me off - completely!  I usually love that class!  But it killed my enjoyment and fun.  I don't want to see myself like that, and right now, that's what I'm going use and  hold onto.   

Know what I mean, jelly bean??