This e- card is so perfect for me.
So, before I got pregnant with our baby girl, I thought I would give it a try, a real wholehearted attempt. I started eating better, running and doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (I really really dislike her for that DVD, by the way) And I can honestly say I was in the best shape I have been in since having kids. I was seeing results that I was actually really proud of. My BMI was going down (I am way too embarrassed to share that number..) and I was losing weight. I could actually run a mile without passing out, I could get through a session of 30 Day Shred without stopping, and I was actually able to jump higher than a few inches off the ground.. No, that is not an exaggeration. Sad, I know.. About 3 weeks into my workout routine I went down to San Diego. I was really excited to see if anyone could tell that I had been exercising, but even more excited to show my family how high I could jump after strengthening my leg muscles.
Insert weird family quirks here
My family likes to have jumping competitions. My sisters were both cheerleaders and can do toe touches like its no big deal, my brother is a wanna be lyrical dancer and tries to do some crazy dance moves that involve jumping really high and my brother in law Lex uses his "jumping skills" as a weapon. These competitions usually end in me crying because Lex always likes to use his "jumping weapon skills" on me…So, with all of that said, I'm going to share this very shameful embarrassing video that was taken while I was down in San Diego to show you just how high I could jump while in the best shape of my life…
Isn't that sad? After watching the video back I see just how bad I am at jumping and maybe I should just give up on that
I am dying right now! This is hilarious! Not only am I laughing at you, I mean with you, but the background comments are so funny. Who calls their kids squirrels while yelling at them to get to bed? ... Tears tears tears tears tears that is done funny stuff:)
ReplyDeleteOMG, I totally love you Stevie! It's hard to think, as the big girl I am - lol, that girls that look like you, have to work out...after really dissecting what 'work out' really means, it's not about just losing weight to 'look better', it's about being healthy and living longer. I really, REALLY need to start getting it together for me and especially for my kids. I *always* say that, but darn it, THIS IS MY YEAR! ....well, 2014 is, LOL! I'm trying to get some work out in somewhere and you know, my baby steps in this journey do count and it does help me.
ReplyDeletePlease, I can't jump for crap - at least I don't think I can...lol, but you are doing great and I'm glad we feel the same about working out...cuz I *HATE* it so much, too! I don't like sweating....at the end of my day I am TIRED as heck and just wanna lay down...that's my problem. Maybe I should make a blog on my weight loss/working out, so then I will be having some sort of responsibility that way, LOL. ...well, hold on, let's not get too crazy!
haha Maile, you always make me laugh! I actually think a blog about your weight loss/ work out is a great idea! If anything you will help motivate others as well! Glad to hear I'm not alone with my despise for working out;)
ReplyDeleteStevie I absolutely LOVE reading your blog!!! you are so real and I love to enjoy your point of view! I was cracking up at your video, not because I was laughing at you, but because that is exactly what I look like trying to jump!!!! You have inspired me, I am going to try to be serious about working out! thank you so much for sharing and giving me a laugh for the day!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, its completely fine if you were laughing at me... I laughed at myself when i watched the video. Haha.. I'm glad I could make you laugh today ;)
DeleteYou are awesome for sharing this and even more awesome for jumping at all! I gave up that nonsense when my boobs got bigger than a DD at 19. I would video myself jumping, but that would probably result in a lot of unintended residual jiggling that I am not sure the world is equipped to handle. LOL! Thank you for your bravery and sharing this video. I would be proud if I could jump like that. (Maybe I need to get on that workout bandwagon....after all, I have my baby girl 3 years ago.....) xoxo
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DeleteHahaha oh Eileen, you always make me smile! I love you.
DeleteIt makes me laugh the funny competitions that we have as siblings:) Your kick was SWEET!;)
ReplyDeleteThat was hilarious! I loved your non existent jump and Ericka laughing at you for it.
ReplyDeleteI love reading all your blogs... your truly so funny. I catch myself laughing at all of them bc I love that you just say how you feel and it's amazing! & I have to say, this one is the best... because I hate working out too and everything you said is exactly how I am, running a mile is non existent in my book. & your video, are you munching on food while you jump??? Hahah I can't workout with out snacking, I go on a walk and have treats with me , let's just say... it's really bad!!
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