I moved my butt

So, I did it! I moved my butt from my comfortable life to the gym.


I've been putting off the inevitable that I can't stay thin {and I won't get any thinner} if I don't eat right and EXERCISE. Since I don't want to keep buying new clothes in bigger sizes- I need to make some changes. Even though I'm apprehensive and worried about failure- I joined a gym today!

I decided on the one that would best fit my needs, as well as Tucker's, since he'll be going to the kids care while I work out. I decided on 24 Hour Fitness. I also bought a personal trainer package. :) I need some extra help and encouragement as I get going.


I worked out today and did several laps in the pool. {I won't start with my personal trainer until next week.}

Tucker was fine in the kids care. {The kids care center is so awesome. Even I wanted to stay and play with him! It's like a smaller scale of Chuck E. Cheese. A totally FUN place for little ones.} I thought for sure he'd cry and maybe even through a hissy fit when I left him, but surprisingly he was all good with it. Thank heaven.

Another cool thing about where I work out is that Ali Vincent -who won the contest on the hit TV show 'The Biggest Loser' last season- works out at my gym. :) I hope to run into her soon. I love seeing her before and after videos. She's a great inspiration. {24 Hour Fitness sponsors 'The Biggest Loser'.}


I decided that since I'm up with children to get them ready and drive them to school... and since I have to put on shoes and a bra to walk out the door... I may as well slip on my tennies and my work out clothes and head to the gym after I drop off the four oldest kids at school.

My friend, Rachel, does this and reports that it works out great for her. {pun intended} Once she got used to the routine it just became part of her lifestyle and schedule. So...I'm going to change my habits and schedule to include the gym.