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Just wanted to say hello, my names Melissa and im 22,  i dont have any kiddies but im hoping to start ttc in a yr and a bit and im worried about how to get back into shape- of course it will be worth it tho! i dont want to be perfect but i dont want to look like i dont take care of myself...so i joined this group to be around like minded mums, and to pick up some hints and tips to store away. Knowledge is power after all =)

A radio announcer was talking about the Wii Fit today. He had nothing but wonderful things to say about it. Has anyone tried one?  What does it offer? Worth the money?

 

I have had a hard time lately working up the desire to get out and exercise. However, I cam across an article yesterday that gave me the motivation to get out and do something.  It always seems so overwhelming at first with all the weight I feel I need to lose and I often lose hope and the desire.  After reading this article I realized I have to start somewhere even if it is as simple as walking around the block.  Something is always better than nothing!  It's a great article.  You can read it here.   JaneQ

yep i am still excersiseing as reguarly as i can. i've been averaging 3 times a week, which is pretty good considering how much i have going on all the time. my diet has been really good too lately so that combined with my excersise routine i feel fanatastic. i would love to go see someone to find out what my biological age is. i have watched a few programs that have doctors that do it and would be really interested in finding out what my biological age is. has anyone else gone and had it done?, and if so were do you get it done?

It has been over 2 weeks since I ran last with one quack visit and one xray and nothing to explain the pain.  Although I have a podiatrist appointment set for this week I noticed on the weekend that my foot is no longer causing pain so I ventured out for a jog on Sunday arvo.

Other than the heat - which I suffer from alot it went relatively well given the lack of exercise over the past few weeks.  I couldn't jog the whole way but my foot is perfectly fine. 

Will be running again tonight so I guess its wait and see

Picked up my xrays yesterday and they are all clear.  Next stop is the podiatrist for which I can't get in until next week.  Played indoor beach volleyball with the work team last night, not such a good plan, the uneven sand played havoc with my foot.  Thanks god for neurofen :)

Where are all the other Fitness as a Parent people - would love to know what you guys are up to.

In Perth yesterday they ran the Freeway Bike Hike - this has been run in previous years where they close off the Freeway between Belmont and Joondalup and 8000 or so bike riders, ride the 30km along the freeway.  It was the first time I participated and it was great fun.  Strange to be riding along the road uninterrupted (unlike bike paths).  I normally take 1 1/2 hours to do 30km but with yesterday it was only 1hr 13min.  I put that down soley to not having to stop or slow down for pedestrians etc.

The only down side was that for the first year they did a 60km ride from Kwinana to Joondalup.  They told everyone there would be additional trains to get people to the start.  To cut a long story short I took my friend to the station to get to the start and ended up having to pick him up as there weren't enough trains.  Approx 200 cyclists missed out getting to the start line if they were waiting at Bullsbrook, not sure how many others missed out at other stations.

He ended up doing the 30km as well in 1hr 3 min including a 10min stop to change his tyre after a blow out - not his day really.

Went to the doctor last night and she is a little perplexed about what it could be in relation to my foot.  She is sending me for an xray (which I am headed to shortly) but she doesn't seem to think it will show anything.  If it doesn't she has suggested I see a Podiatrist.  I have found a local one that specialises in sport so that will be the next step.  In the meantime it's cycling and swimming but no running  :(

It is awesome to see so many people trying to keep fit whilst being parents.  Fitness seems to be the number one thing that is neglected when those precious bundles of joy come into our lives.

It took me ages to get into a routine but I found that if I had a goal to achieve then fitting in the exercise was much easier.  For anyone who knows me you will think hang on you have taken it to the extreme and I know I do choose big goals but without them exercise would be non existant.

So current goal is half marathon as part of the Bussleton Half Iron man in 6 1/2 weeks.  Started training 3 weeks ago.  It wont be fast and it wont be pretty but I am fairly sure i will make it.

So stay tuned, will let you know of progress.  Saying that I have a quack appointment in 1 hr 45min as my foot has been hurting and i haven't been able to run for a week.  Saying that though I have been on the bike twice to make up for it.

well yes i have been pretty good. i have not been working out though when hubby is home but as soon as he went back to work last night i have started  again. so today is my first day back excersiseing (omg is that how its spelt, hwo knows hehe) and i did it while the kids were napping today hehe so now i am enjoying a healthy snack and a cuppato reward myself hehe