Sporty Spice....

This week I have challenged myself to doing a little exercise, everyday.

I figure that the diet may start to get more difficult as time goes on and so ensuring that that I am keeping active is very important to me...

So, the week started on Sunday with a 2 mile run into town and back, I am not a very good runner, memories of cross country in hockey boots and gym knickers have not helped my negative view of running!! Nevertheless, I am trying to find my 'comfortable pace' (not sure that there is anything remotely comfortable about running - but needs must!)

As a Mum it is often difficult to find the time to do any kind of exercise, and with a husband who works until quite late it just makes the situation so much more tricky. Despite that, on Sunday's run I was joined by my 5 yr old son, who rode his bike whilst I ran, I gave him the task of looking after the money for the Sunday paper and in exchange he got to choose some sweets for him and his brother. It worked, and I think I have found a little running partner - 'yeah!!'

Monday saw another run, this time it was a run to reduce the 'rage' I had.....the kids had driven me bonkers and Mummy needed some time alone. Previously the normal routine to reduce rage would have have seen me opting to crack open some red wine and drink to relax, running is now my medicine! I managed a 2.5 mile run......another 'yeah!'

As well as deciding to increase the exercise I have decided to commit to a challenge, my choice is to sign up for the Race For Life 10k in July. I have some lovely friends that will be joining me in raising money and it will be nice to complete the challenge together as a team. If you are new to exercise, or just returning after some 'years off' it is often a good idea to set yourself tasks and challenges, that way you have a continual focus and once you achieve your goal the satisfaction is worth the hard work.

Last night was Netball night, I play with a group of school Mum's and some Paediatric Nurses - quite handy if we have any injuries! We play in a local league and haven't quite won a game yet....actually....I stand corrected, they did win once, I wasn't there that night! (Read into that what you like! ) Despite that it is a great cardio work out, and I definately feel as though I have worked hard after a game is through.

Tonights exercise will be an Ab work out with Davina, having had 2 children nature has not been very kind to me, so the ab's definately need some attention.....they are in there.....somewhere!

For all of you on my journey, remember to keep active, the weight won't go away without work. So get up, get moving and enjoy the results it can bring xx

Love Diet Mummy xx