A workout a day!
2017 is going to be my year!
I wonder how many people make this statement every year and fail to act upon it? A lot I imagine!
Well, this year I fully intend to make this year my year, and that starts with a healthy, focused and motivated me!
At the end of 2016 I managed to get into a routine of running 5k three times a week. 5k may not seem much to some people, but the previous year I couldn’t even run 1k, so to me being able to run 5k on a regular basis is a pretty good achievement.
I also started to eat better and in all I managed to loose half a stone.
I have put a few pounds back on over the festive season, which I expected, but now I’m determined to get myself back to a healthy weight and a fitter new me!
As such, I’ll be continuing to run, but I’m also going to add in a spin class one evening a week, as well a daily workout.
The reason behind the spin class is because I work two days a week. On these days I just struggle to find the motivation to go out for a run, but knowing that I’ve booked and paid for spin class will be enough motivation to make me go out and do it!
Spin class isn’t new to me so I know what to expect and I’m truly looking forward to going again.
Being able to have the confidence and motivation to go alone is something I’m proud of.
I’m also going to start yoga. I’ve never done yoga before, so I’ll be easing myself. If you know any online yoga for beginners videos please let me know!
I already have some free weights, a kettle bell and exercise bike so working out from will be pretty simple, and also free! The only thing I’ll actually be paying for is spin class once a week.
I also want to improve my core strength, so I’ll be focusing on this on my ‘non-cardio’ days.
By varying up the types of fitness exercises that I do, I’m hoping to keep and maintain my motivation!
Of course, I’ll also be eating healthy too, but I know I’ll have the odd treat here and there! Life would be boring if I didn’t!
Wish me luck! I’ll update you on my progress soon!
48 Comments
Alana
January 3, 2017 at 7:59 am
Good luck! You sound so motivated!
Alana x
hannah
January 3, 2017 at 10:31 am
All the best. Last year i started a fitness programme where i would do at least 1 class a day. Sometimes i would do others. I didnt bother with any stupid diets, but instead cut down on a lot of stuff. After a few months i had definately lost weight. Think i lost around 5kg.
V
January 3, 2017 at 7:53 pm
I’m meant to be starting yoga but the class doesn’t begin until next week.. so I’m practising my pilates moved hoping they might help! Good luck it sounds ad though your motivation will carry you!
Jeff Wood
January 6, 2017 at 12:28 am
Good luck with your goal and congrats on the running. That is something I have never been able to do. If my little girl has tought me anything, its that to get a strong core use the monkey bars. Playgrounds make great exercise areas.
The Hippy Christian Mum
January 6, 2017 at 7:02 am
You sound very motivated go for it! Well done on running 5k-a lot harder than it sounds. I fancy trying yoga too. #thatfridaylinky
Fran Back With a Bump
January 6, 2017 at 7:26 am
This is fab and good on you. I LOVE to workout. It makes me feel so nuch brighter, is a great streas buster and gets me some me time too. Good luck and i look forward to seeing how you get on #thatfridaylinky
Tom cox
January 6, 2017 at 7:49 am
Good luck!!! A workoutva day truly is key! I dona HIIT 3-4 times a week. It’s hard especially having kids so all the best! You’ll smash it I’m sure x
Rach
January 6, 2017 at 8:07 am
Good luck lovely, you sound really motivated so you’ll smash it. I, on the other hand, am seriously lacking motivation so am hoping I’ll be inspired by you! #thatfridaylinky
Helen
January 6, 2017 at 8:08 am
I’m a firm believer in yoga, and until August when I landed myself a slipped disc I had been going regularly for ten years. I’ve decided it’s time to get back to my pre baby weight or size, if I’m honest I think I’ve been waiting for the new year! Good luck, I’m sure you’ll slam dunk it! #ThatFridayLinky
Caroline (Becoming a SAHM)
January 6, 2017 at 8:16 am
Good for you, sounds like a fab plan. I got up to running 3 times a week (about 4.5k) last year but the Ms to some chest infections I got out of the habit so I really need to get back into it again this year, I’m barely managing one run a week at the mo and I don’t want to lose it after all the hard work getting to that point!
Zoe Cripps
January 6, 2017 at 8:26 am
This sounds great! 5k is a great distance! I did a 5k 10 weeks after having a c section and it really was a bad idea! I wish I had your motivation to continue running. Maybe I should do it just to get out of the house. My husband is a qualified spinning instructor…and I watch him push people right to their limits in his classes. I’m not sure I could cope.
Also, for yoga, if you have a Wii fit/wii sports you can do yoga on there, it works quite well. X
Martin Lee
January 6, 2017 at 8:52 am
Best of luck, I have joined The Dad Network Dadbud Busting group to try and get a little healthier as well! #thatfridaylinky
Sarah Howe
January 6, 2017 at 9:02 am
You sound so ready to go Hun! Sounds really sensible and achievable as well. Home workouts are really good and save time going out as well. Keep us posted and thanks for hosting xx
Helen
January 6, 2017 at 9:23 am
Your determination is incredible – I hope you succeed in your aims and wishes 🙂 #thatfridaylinky
Helen x
http://www.treasureeverymoment.co.uk/
Sinead (shinnersandthebrood.com)
January 6, 2017 at 9:43 am
I wish I had your motivation! I did spinning a few times and it nearly killed me! Lol. I plan on getting back out running though. And who knows, maybe I’ll brave a spin class again at some stage. #ThatFridayLinky
Lisa ( mummascribbles)
January 6, 2017 at 9:50 am
Good luck – you sound very motivated. I need to start getting back to some fitness now but it’s hard to find the time and motivation at the moment. Hopefully your enthusiasm will run off on me! #ThatFridayLinky
Daddy Poppins
January 6, 2017 at 10:54 am
Deadly. I’m getting back to the gym. Can’t wait to lift some weights.
debbie
January 6, 2017 at 11:05 am
I wish I had your exercise motivation! There is some hope as I have just put some work out gear! x
Helen Gandy
January 6, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Good luck!! I used to go spinning and it was hard but fun, enjoy it! Thanks for hosting #ThatFridayLinky
Lisa
January 6, 2017 at 2:33 pm
Oh my goodness, you are putting me well and truly to shame! I really need to exercise, but am rubbish at it. I think I just need to find something I will enjoy doing. Perhaps I’ll take a leaf out of your book and try yoga. All the best with your amazing goals for 2017 #ThatFridayLinky x
Cathryn
January 6, 2017 at 3:11 pm
Good luck with your workout plans! You’ve got so much more motivation than I have when it comes to exercise!
#ThatFridayLinky
One Clueless Mumma
January 6, 2017 at 3:14 pm
Gosh you are super motivated compared to me! Well done, you’re doing so well and I wish I could be as motivated as you are. The only exercise I get is walking the dog but once the baby arrives I plan to start getting fit, fingers crossed! Best of luck #ThatFridayLinky x
kristin mccarthy
January 6, 2017 at 4:10 pm
Good for you! I too am on the program hoping to see my best results this year as I turn 35…which is my mental “dreaded age” for some reason.
Keep it up mama!
#thatfridaylinky
Matty Lewis
January 6, 2017 at 4:24 pm
Spin is fantastic, a class I both really enjoy and feel that it has done more than just tick a box. I am keen to try out yoga as I often pick up muscle injuries at rugby and think I am lacking flexibility. #ThatFridayLinky
Catherine
January 6, 2017 at 4:33 pm
Wow! I’m very impressed. I’m hoping that chasing the toddler around will be enough exercise for now, but I am aiming for healthier eating this year. Good luck with your goals. #ThatFridayLinky
Sarah
January 6, 2017 at 6:56 pm
Good luck with your challenge – it makes me tired just thinking about it! #thatfridaylinky
Helena
January 6, 2017 at 7:23 pm
As someone who never enjoyed sport at school let alone the gym all I can say is good luck. May you find enjoyment where I did not and let that help you. #ThatFridayLinky
five little doves
January 6, 2017 at 8:43 pm
Good luck Emily! You’ve been so motivated this last few months, I could do with taking a leaf out of your book! Sat here eating chocolate…again! #thatfridaylinky
David Shaul – DadvWorld
January 6, 2017 at 8:58 pm
I’m tired just reading about all the exercise you’re doing! I wish I could find the motivation to be more healthy, I’m sure I will at some point, but for now…. I’ll eat this donut and good on you for going for it! 🙂
GJ Harris
January 6, 2017 at 10:10 pm
A spin class?!? Those things look terrifying! Good luck and thanks for #thatfridaylinky!
Amethyst | One Sage Mama
January 7, 2017 at 3:07 am
5K is so much! That’s amazing that you want to take control of your health and are sticking to it. Congrats on all you’re success so far and good luck in the future! #thatfridaylinky
Michelle Murray
January 7, 2017 at 8:07 am
wow Emily you seem very motivated. My friend does spinning and she loves it. Good luck xx #ThatFridayLinky popping over from Playdays and Runways xx
Dave – Dad’s Turn
January 7, 2017 at 9:23 am
5k! 3 times a week! That’s amazing. The only running I get is up the hill with the pushchair to catch the train, and I knackers me #thatfridaylinky
Ross – The Stented Papa
January 7, 2017 at 9:28 am
Good on ya Emily, keeping that attitude will keep you focused. For for those days you are not ‘feeling it’, just re-read this post and BAMB, you’ll be flying again. We are getting married in March this year are are both on a fitness push. I’ve started with a personal trainer and The Missus has a brand new bike! Com’on 2017!!!! #TheFridayLinky
Rebecca
January 7, 2017 at 9:54 am
I’m guilty of saying I’ll do more exercise and never actually doing it! Good luck with it this year! I’m well impressed you manage to do 5k runs 3 times every week! I have to ask, what is spin class?! #ThatFridayLinky
Jaki
January 7, 2017 at 9:58 am
I totally understand the running thing. A couple of years ago I went ‘from couch to 5k’ quite literally. I did it to run a 5k for the Race For Life for my Mum. It’s such an achievement so well done. And good for you doing everything else too. I really struggle for motivation at this time of year. #thatfridaylinky
Minh
January 7, 2017 at 1:33 pm
Wow – spin and yoga. hmmm..maybe I should get motivated too?
Congrats to you for a great start to the new year!
jeremy@thirstydaddy
January 7, 2017 at 1:44 pm
5k seems like a lot to me. Good for you and good luck! #thatfridaylinky
ohmummymia
January 7, 2017 at 7:57 pm
Good luck! running is not for me even If I would like to try I can’t:(
#ThatFridayLinky
Mrs Mummy Harris
January 7, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Good luck! I hope to see more posts of you with your progress and continued fitness! My friend has just started blogging about his running. Maybe a future collaboration? hahah #thatfridaylinky
Jade – Raw Childhood
January 8, 2017 at 12:37 am
Good luck to you! I have also made it my mission to run this year (anyone who knows me knows that I have never been to the gym and never exercised) but I am determined. I want to run 5k for Reflux Awareness because they helped me so much and they aren’t as well known as a lot of other charities. I literally can’t run at all, but I am in it for the long haul! I bought my running shoes before christmas and some proper running clothes and knowing that I have already paid money means that I have to do it! I’ve done 2 runs this week and ran just over a mile which I am very proud about!! I will continue and I hope to be reading some motivational blogs from you to keep me going! #thatfridaylinky
MadDadSkillz
January 8, 2017 at 11:20 am
Good Luck! Sounds like you’ve got all the kit, I’m impressed. The three months I’ve spent as a SAHD have been the months I have done the least exercise!
Life as Mum
January 8, 2017 at 3:52 pm
That;s fantastic, well done Emily. I can’t run even for 30 seconds – if that – haha! I have started walking again and would love it to go into running one day.
Steven
January 8, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Great post. I hope your health & fitness journey is a happy and successful one. I will be following your journey.
I also want to try some yoga to help me move better and naturally improve pain!
Michelle
January 8, 2017 at 10:53 pm
Well done and 5k is a brilliant start. I’m useless at running, but joined the gym a couple of months back doing zumba, body balance and body pump. I’m enjoying it so much, but I need to focus more on eating better. I’m still finishing off the last of the Christmas chocolate #thatfridaylinky
One Messy Mama
January 9, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Good luck! Nothing like a good run.. 🙂 #thatfridaylinky
David – Potty Adventures
January 13, 2017 at 7:25 am
What a great resolution. You’ve certainly made some good progress from not being able to do 1km last year to doing 5km by the end of 2016. Half marathon by the end of this year?
Sorry it’s late.
#thatfridaylinky
Cathy
January 14, 2017 at 12:19 am
Good luck! Hope you enjoy the yoga. I love it. So good for the body and mind. Rarely find time to do it these days though! X