It’s Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday! For those of you visiting for the first time, the goal is to grab one hour of time within one week to do whatever you want…without the kids. It’s such an amazing proposition, I know! On Thursdays, post how you spent your “time out” (add my button from the right side bar or link to me) and be sure to stop here to link up and meet other Theta Moms to see how they spent their time out!
So this week, I did it.
I really did it.
Honestly, I must to tell you though, I was dreading it. When I was first married, doing it was such a part of my life. It became routine and I was able to fit it into my schedule without fail. I actually looked forward to it because it was something I was doing for myself. It felt good for my body and spirit, and at the time, I was so addicted to it that when I didn’t do it two days in a row I would feel guilty. And so ladies, I decided I needed to start doing it again…
I put one foot in front of the other, took a deep breath and slowly pressed START…
That’s right Theta Moms. For the first time in ages, I spent time with Mr. Tread Mill.
When I had Baby #1, I was back in my skinny jeans within 6 months. It’s been almost a year and I am nowhere near my skinny jeans right now. Since the birth of Baby #2 almost one year ago, I haven’t spent much time with Mr. Tread Mill. Hence, I still have some unwanted pounds that have stuck around since delivery, or should say pregnancy?
This whole “time out” thing has really inspired me. It certainly has proven one thing to me; although I do not enjoy running (I was never a runner nor do I ever have aspirations to be one), when I used to go to the gym daily, I looked great and felt great. Now at this point in my life, this is where I want to be again. Especially after having children, I want to feel good about my body again.
For me, it really isn’t about the skinny jeans anymore. It’s about feeling great in my own skin within a pair of jeans.
Having said that, I spent my one hour with Mr. Tread Mill, sweating, gasping, and yet totally invigorated because this was something I was doing for myself and nobody else. Not for my husband, not for my kids, just-for-me. Was it hard work? Absolutely. Will it continue to be? You bet. Is it worth the pay-off? You better believe it.
Ultimately, my goal is not to lose a million pounds. Right now, it’s just about feeling good about my body, every inch of it. It’s about getting healthy, toning up and feeling stronger.
This time out was just the beginning for me. Spending some QT with Mr. Tread Mill will help me get there, and ladies I must say, it’s a damn good start.
How did you spend your one hour? Link up and share your time out with other Theta Moms! Also, if you haven’t done so, don’t forget to enter my Bummas Giveaway which ends Sunday. You can enter here.
Good for you! I hate exercise but I am so glad you feel good. Treadmill = ugh for me. Yay for hot bod skinny jeans. Here you come!
Another week with no time out. I mean up until the middle of the night with still no time. Check out last night's I am sure mis-spelled blog on building a castle for a party and you can see how little me time I had. Boo – maybe the week after next!
p.s. thanks for the award last week I am posting it this weekend!
That is a great idea! Good for you. I need to set a date with Mr. Treadmill myself.
Love, Thursdays and I love time outs. For me and the kids, LOL! Every Thursday for 3 hrs. I get to have some me time. I am taking a course in personal devopment and who doesn't need that!
Yippee!! Congratulations on spending time with Mr. Tread Mill and on doing something for yourself. Good luck with the getting in shape to feel good in your skin. That's awesome.
I'll get my mom time tonight when the children go to spend the night with their dad. I am really really really looking forward to it.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks for the compliment – love your blog too! I'm enjoying making new friends with other Mamas!
My treadmill is collecting dust! I admit it…it's folded up in the corner of my basement.
I think that was a great way to spend your hour…you have inspired me to undust and unfold 😉
Wow, girl! I can't believe how fast your blog is growing!! Awesome! ;0) I'm not surprised. It's adorable and you have such great, inspiring information for moms. I didn't participate in Theta Mom Thursday this week, but I will in the future. (I'm too busy organizing right now, but at the end of my eight-week challenge I will have definitely EARNED a timeout!!)
Oh, you are SO much better than me. There's no way I'd spend my one hour doing exercise. I'd probably sit my lazy butt on the sofa and read a book!!! Which probably explains why you're way hot and I'm uh….well, not.
Work it girl! I have not had any Theta Mom time lately : ( Things have been really busy around here lately but I know it will all get better.
Take care!
You go girl!! I've been meaning to make a date with ummm…(trying to think of something cute), Mr. Ellyp Tical. Still holding clothes….
What a great way to invest your hour. Exercise does have a way of invigorating you. Can't wait to see how you spend the next hour.
Good for you for being so motivated! Just stopping by from SITS and love your blog!
Another fabulous week Theta Moms! Thank you!!!
Exercise make you feel great doesn't it? I started this summer taking time almost every day to go for a walk for about 45 minutes. It's so relaxing, and good for me too.