something new.......

I've turned over a new leaf this week and decided to get on a healthier, more active kick. I think the lack of warm weather has had me in a bit of a sedentary mode for too long. Last week I went on a bit of a shopping spree and bought a small library of workout videos with the remainder of a "fitness type" spending account T has with his work that he has to use up yearly by the end of February. There is only a short list of approved items that you can buy with this account so the videos seemed like the best choice. I used to be a regular gym type of a girl and over the summer I enjoyed some aqua fit classes but with the kids and a lack of an affordable gym close to home and T's crazy overtime schedule I have just found any working out non-exist ant lately.
Anyway, I have spent the week with Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser and let me tell you I can feel every muscle in my body aching (but in a good way). Her workout has really kicked my butt and I don't know if it will ever seem easy but I guess that is a good thing because hopefully I will see some toned results in the end. (I have been working out during JA's nap time and AL sure does love the "dance" videos as she calls them, well at least for about 10 mins before she ditches me for the playroom)

I've also decided to change up some poor eating habits at the same time. I feel that we eat pretty healthy overall as a family but I have developed a bad habit of snacking after the kids are in bed over this past year. I've tried to come up with a list of healthy snack food alternatives (I am a salty snack kinda girl) and my aching body this week has served as a good reminder to stay away from any junk!
I'm hoping by blogging about this it will make me feel a bit more accountable; I guess time will tell!