Richmondmom.com has been posting a series on getting in-shape, which as a doctor, I am all for. Of course, I quit medicine so I thought that I would share some of my best fitness plans for moms who quit things.
Running!
- Sign up for the Monument Ave 10K.
- Buy a pair of cute running shoes. Preferably, pink.
- Find matching spandex, breathable shirt and sports bra. Also, mostly pink.
- Imagine how cute you will look in said outfit after you become a RUNNER.
- Spend the rest of the month contemplating how to get in-shape enough to look cute running in the cute pink running outfit.
- Wear running shoes to pick up son from school.
- Eat pasta the night before the Monument Ave 10K.
- Earn reputations as the most energetic cheer-er at the Arthur Ashe statue.
- Sign up for the Richmond Sun-Trust Marathon.
Yoga!
- Attend a yoga class at the new studio down the street.
- While sitting in the lobby waiting for class to begin, decide to buy a new yoga mat because your old one is SLIPPERY.
- While checking out at the register, decide to buy yoga package: 8 classes in 8 weeks for $80.
- Week 2: Get sick.
- Week 3-5: Husband, Kid1 and Kid2 get sick.
- Week 6: Forget to attend.
- Week 7: Decide the class is far too advanced.
- Week 8: Realized you bought an $80 yoga class, all yoga mats are slippery and you hate downward dog.
Shopping!
- Buy elastic waistband pants.
- Feel great.
The first two plans can be repeated with Nintendo Wii, recreational soccer teams and neighbor walking buddies.
Two babies later, I’m at my best elastic-waistband fitness with a closet full of adorable running clothes!
Go me!
