Monday, April 25, 2011
P90X
I have been at battle with myself whether or not I should do P90X. One, I would have to wake up really early to exercise (I'm not a morning person) or do it while the kids are awake and completely ignore them for an hour and let them tear everything apart. Two, I wouldn't be able to follow the P90X diet plan because it would cost too much and feeding six people on a daily bases is a work out in its self. I'd rather eat the one meal that I fixed for everyone instead of preparing two different meals three times a day. Three, I would have to sacrifice my precious time with my children for the next three months to do P90X. These three things have been a struggle for me. I finally decided to go for it. Right now I am on week three and I have lost 7 pounds and saw results on day three. Now I'm faced with another challenge, my kids and husband. I have had to deal with two terrible two year old, four year with middle child syndrome and a six year old who is into back talking and is very emotional. Spencer and I have been fighting a lot more and I hate how everything turns upside down when Mom is trying to make herself feel better for once. It's like we have to feel like crap for the rest of our lives so the family can function. Spencer has been doing P90X as well, but we don't exercise together. Thank Goodness! I have been very sore, tired, emotional, irritated, moody and stressed. I'm beginning to wonder if P90X is worth it anymore. I have more confidence in my self each week I complete P90X, but I'm having a hard time balancing everything. I know these trials seem minor compared to some, but I just needed to get this all off my shoulders, so thanks for listening.
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3 comments:
You're doing great Whitney! I'm proud of you.
Keep going!!! I know it's hard, and yes sometimes it feels so unfair that you have to give so much of yourself and feel like you don't get much in return. It's really important for you to feel good about yourself though. Usually anything worth doing isn't easy! You have every right to feel good about yourself, your family is just still adjusting. They will get used to your new lifestyle. A year and a half ago, my husband Ben decided to change his lifestyle. He needed to lose weight badly, and so we all had to make changes. It was really hard to let him work out for two hours a day when those two hours were usually my time to be with him. But it was really important to him and it has made all the difference in the world. He has lost over 100 lbs and he is happier than he has ever been. You are a great Mom Whitney, I am also very proud of you. Try not to get down on yourself. You are an amazing woman! (sorry for the very long comment) We love you guys :)
I agree with Diana. I also think that to be the best mom and wife you can be you need to put yourself first and take care of you. Then you will be able to give more to your family. Marriages are hard and I am no expert but I have found that when we are fighting or not getting along is usually when we need some alone time whether it's a date or just shutting the door and talking while the kids run wild. You are doing an AMAZING job just keep pushing play:) And like Tony Horton always says, "Do your best and forget the rest!"
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