Mommy of Many™ Goes to Boot Camp-Make-up Day 2…LAST DAY!

I DID IT!

I know I’m totally blowing my own horn, but I’m REALLY proud of myself! Come on, I’ve got a million and one excuses, Um-reasons, to NOT get my behind to a 6am workout. But I tucked all those lil reasons into an envelope and moved forward one day at a time.

Pushing myself forward made me realize that-I’m NOT as old as I sometimes feel. There is a ME inside here that needs to take care of herself so that I can better take care of my kiddos. That it doesn’t matter the # of children I’ve had, my body needs me to take care of it.

As busy moms, it’s SO easy to find reasons to let ourselves fall by the wayside. Everyone and everything in our homes NEEDS our time and attention. We are nurturers and caregivers and we take on the burden of feeling guilty if something is left undone or isn’t done the way everyone is used to it happening. SHAKE THAT OFF! LET IT GO! You must demand a little time for yourself. Take that nurturing nature and apply it to YOU for once.

After all’s said and done, after 4 weeks of Kraze Boot Camps classes, I’ve lost 6 1/2 lbs and 1 inch from my back, 2 inches from my waist and 1 inch from my hips. Nothing dramatic, but I feel better, stronger, more fit. I’ve stopped drinking so dang-much coffee and I’m eating better. I’ve steadily built up my stamina for running, jumping-jacks, push-ups, running stairs and even doing an inch worm 1/2 way across a basketball court. I will be breaking NO records and will be running NO marathons but I’ve reached for and achieved small daily goals and will continue to strive for my own milestones. Success!

I will be taking almost 2 weeks off to take my 4 youngest kiddos on a trip to visit friends and family, but I’m going to stay active and I’ll rededicate myself to daily workouts when I get back. I’m looking forward to pushing through the summer with the rest of the 6am Kraze Boot Campers!

Kateri joined me for most mornings. I was so happy to have her support!

Lots of work to still be done on this M.O.M. body, but making a commitment and sticking to it is the first step.

Thanks for all the encouragement and support I’ve received! I can’t wait to talk about the next session!

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