July 12, 2005
Okay, I borrowed my sister's pilates dvd a hundred years ago, and finally broke it out today.
Oh.my.gosh.
Who knew that such a mild-sounding word could so thoroughly kick my butt? Am I that out of shape, seriously? I mean, I knew I had a little work to do since having my baby, but what happened today was downright embarassing! My body just doesn't bend that way!
I've heard pilates really helps tone though, so I'll stick with it (in the privacy of my home where no one can view my shameful inflexibility.) The tape also has a little yoga, so I'm just one step away from my favorite word. Sweet.
I've also made some changes in my diet, namely drinking water all day instead of iced tea (wah). And I've cut out my snacking. I'm a comfort eater unfortunately, so I have to really watch that. This three kids thing can drive you to find comfort where you can, and I have to consciously walk away from the pantry. (And the liquor. And the pills. Kidding.)
I'm also jogging a few times a week to get my cardio in, when I can. It's a little harder to get out of the house than it used to be, so that's sporadic. I also have to carry my stupid cd walkman around when I run, and the cd jumps all around and my arm gets numb. Ipod, people. Shannon needs an ipod.
Anyway, there you have it. If the pilates doesn't kill me in the next few weeks, I'll let you know how that works out. My downward dog was looking pretty good by the end of the tape, so maybe there's hope for me yet.
Don't even ask me about my mountain pose, though. Just don't ask.
When I do pilates I never feel it until the next day. But hey, you are doing something! Go you!
Posted by: mrscrumley at July 13, 2005 08:19 AMI don't suppose priming and painting the walls and ceiling count as exercise?
Posted by: Aunt Vickie at July 13, 2005 08:44 AMRight there with you, Shannon! I bought the whole DVD collection with GREAT intentions. I thought, hmmm, this should be relatively easy for me, then I discovered not so much. One should never assume excerise to be easy. I keep holding out, tho, for this instant weight loss and body toning sleep therapy! I made the mistake of trying pilates in front of my daughters and I have never heard such laughter. They, of course, had no problems with it. How embarrassing. So now, my pilates dvd's are tucked away with all my other workout videos and will probably go into the yard sale along with Tony Littles gazelle. When will I learn? ha ha
Posted by: Lori at July 13, 2005 09:05 AMOh, I'm feeling it today, mrscrumley. Oh yeah.
Posted by: Shannon at July 13, 2005 09:53 AMI broke out my Pilates video this week for the first time in several weeks. I had gotten so good at it, but my few weeks of slacking really showed. I will keep doing it though, even though I really don't want to! That darn "pose of the dancer" really pushes me to the limits of my balancing ability.
Posted by: Christin at July 13, 2005 10:44 AMMaybe you should try Yoga Booty Ballet instead.
Posted by: Joey at July 13, 2005 11:00 AMI love Pilates! I do, I really do. No seriously. Just because I always find something else to do when Pilates comes to mind doesn't mean I don't love it. I just don't like it . . . yet. But, oh, I want to. But I don't like having my butt kicked, either. I'm glad you're having fun with it, though.
Posted by: Courtney at July 13, 2005 11:19 AM