on the countertop and will be available for throwing together a quick
dinner later decreases my stress level significantly. (Side Note: I’m
thinking of investing in an Insta-cooker. This will allow for the days when
I forget or am too rushed in the morning to actually put something in
the crockpot to slow cook.)
School sports are a GREAT way to keep kids active. Throughout this
journey, I haven’t had to worry at all about the older two kids getting
enough physical activity into their days. Daily P.E. classes, school sports
teams, after school practices and weekend clinics are keeping our tribe
moving. As colder weather sets in, I will need to make a conscious effort
with the two youngest, as they won’t be playing outside quite as willingly
and there aren’t as many school sports opportunities for their age groups.
I am terrible at taking care of myself. I’ve obviously fallen into the
Mom-trap about which my friends are always lamenting. I focus my
efforts on making sure my family is well cared for and I don’t take the
time to acknowledge my own physical well-being. Throughout the past
year, I’ve tried each new idea we’ve explored, but my personal follow-
through has been meager at best. While I feel like we’ve certainly made
progress as a family, I must focus more on my own health in the coming
year. In a nutshell, my husband and children are meeting many of the
FamFitter challenges like rockstars, and I’m more of a groupie. I’ve got
to up my game if I want to join the band.
ADAM
For the most part, I’ve been pleased with the journey we undertook
as a family this year. When it comes to health and fitness, I’ve wanted to
undergo something transformative because, after having kids and getting
caught up in their busy lives, I felt like we’d lost focus concerning the
importance of our overall wellness. I knew FamFitter could be a great
catalyst to explore the changes for which I’d been looking.
Excitement of a new endeavor is always a strong motivator for me, and
I started off the year embracing every new concept we decided to take
on. I developed a strong workout routine and stayed with it. I dropped
all processed food from my diet and stuck resolutely to healthy eating
habits. Within a couple of months, my blood pressure had dropped so
drastically that I eliminated the medication I’d been taking. By the time
school was out and the kids were home for the summer, I was excited
to include them in my daily activity goals because my energy level was
soaring.
I admit that my motivation has dwindled recently. The kids have
gone back to school, the weather is getting colder, and I find that I am
less regular in my exercise regimen. In addition, I’ve recently allowed
myself more and more indulgences foodwise. I still feel good, but I can
tell a