Row, row, row the pounds. Row the pounds away!

Hold onto your seats for what I am about to say is shocking. Here it is. Are you ready? Don't faint in disbelief, but I have gone to the gym (and worked out ;) 7 times in the past two weeks. YAHOO!! I debated about posting because exercise and I tend to have an on and off again relationship since children. But, I really need to reclaim my body so I can have more kids--a bit contradictory but who wants to be lifted by a crane into the hospital bed or have to wear a moo moo their entire pregnancy? Not me! Back to the gym...I don't do a whole lot because, after all, who wants to watch the post baby flab bouncing up and down while they are running? I know I don't. Lovely picture, I know. I am sure my husband is shaking his head right now. On a side, if you've ever worked out at a gym on base you know what I am talking about. It isn't the typical experience where you've got fatties and skinnies. Oh no. I am/was by far the biggest person there. Not good for the self-esteem. Oh well. I go and I enjoy the me time. In my little quest, I have actually discovered a new interest in the rowing machine. I had never tried it before, but watched intently through the mirrors as a guy (who looked like he knew what he was doing) gave it go. After a few people cleared out, I gave it a try. My abs got an incredible workout and dare I say, it was fun. Who'd have guessed? Rowing! I'll keep it on the machine though. No canoes or kayaks for me, but machines I can do. Yesterday I rowed 15 minutes, but I am going to increase it little by little. I actually researched a bit to make sure that I have proper form. It is quite the process and not done correctly by most. Ha. I am not lifting weights regularly, but I am trying to gradually increase my cardio. I discovered that OnDemand has Jillian Michael's workouts. Claire and I did one on Saturday. Claire is quite the exercise queen. Way too funny. She thought the 2 pound weights were a little heavy for her though.
Anyway, I am thrilled to say that I am down one size in my pants--2 more to go for total bliss! So, I'll keep on keeping on.
If only I had been more motivated before Jess's wedding. Although, I probably need to thank the pictures for giving me the kick in the pants.

One more thing---the Celtics need some loving!! GO CELTICS! There is talk right now (because sports are life in Boston) that the Celtics are following in the steps of the Bruins and will lose the series despite being ahead 3 games to 1, but I have faith. If there is one thing I learned from my Dad about sports is that you have to have faith. He's a Vikings and Celtics fan, which means he has a long history with faith. Ha!
GO CELTICS!