Another Day…to do something…or nothing with. The choice is yours!

Posted by Michele Chopin on November 17, 2009 under Inspiration | Comments

When I woke up the other morning and heard that it was supposed to rain the next few days I began to feel that depressed feeling I get every time winter comes. Its dark, its cold, and like today always raining. You know the kind of day you wish you could crawl back into bed, but never can. I decided to do something different about it. I guess you could say I used the baby as a good excuse, for the first time, but I decided to take him to the gym with me and let him play with the kids there instead of watching me fold laundry, clean the house or Facebook. He loved it and so did I. When we came home we both had lunch – together – something I usually don’t do for myself and he took a nap which gave me even more “me” time, and when you have three kids that equals “quiet time”.

Every single day is another challenge for me. To balance motherhood is still an ever changing challenge, as well as my diet and exercise. It’s never easy, but sometimes harder than others. I try to do everything I have in order to keep the kids, a house and a husband happy. Not necessarily in that order all the time, but its a challenge to put me on the list sort of speak. My weight goes up and down and it doesn’t always depend on whether I am happy or stressed, it happens easily.

Yet again I became emotional while working out. Many of you who know me, know that happens often and I share that openly with you, as those of you have told me it happens to you too. I never can quite figure out why I get so emotional, and it may or may not be because of one thing or another at the time, it changes, accomplishment, guilt, etc. I say sometimes the sweat pouring down my face is cleansing of everything. Almost like tears.

I decided today to start sharing my challenges and accomplishments as well with all of you. As a mother, wife, and friend I sometimes have a moment to appreciate so many of you inspire me to be who I am today.

We all have so many things to be thankful for. So many chances at a new beginning. Everything always works out. Negativity gets you no where.

Please follow Erik’s journey as well as mine.

Tags: children, excuses, exercise, goals, motherhood, success

Nikki

Michele, it is wonderful to read your journey as well. I just watched the Discovery Health Special and found myself here. You have a beautiful family. I have fought my own weight loss battle for many years. I lost 130 lbs only to put 100 lbs back on. I am again trying to figure out what makes me tick and why I can't complete my journey. Best of luck and love to you, Erik and those gorgeous babies.

Sherri

Michelle, I totally understand where you are coming from. I think the emotions come in because you have that time to yourself and you can actually think about life-no interruption. Good for you for making the time to do so. I myself have not been able to incorporate that me time. The guilt is too much yet I must. My health is declining and I am only 39. I need help!

Shannon Fab Fattie

Michele,
Good for you in not making excuses! I love that you are going to be sharing your journey as well and I am excited to follow you.
I have found blogging to be a great support network whether it be weight, motherhood and just life. it bring like minded people together and it ROCKS!
Keep it up!

Valerie Zink

Michele, I too find myself crying while working out. I think it's not only the sense of accomplishment but the fact of knowing I can be the person I know I always wanted to be. I continue you to support you and Erik on your journeys and am so grateful to have you in my life. As a mother of 2 with two jobs, I know what a challenge the balance can be. But we can do it. TOGETHER!! <3

sami13

Thank you for posting this Michele. Really hits home. I too get very emotional when I work out and I am a mother of three as well I can really relate to everything that you said . Thank you so much!