tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53584673509586673222024-02-08T11:33:11.670-08:00Fitness Over DriveWe are dedicated to providing support and encouragement to women who have a burning desire to live a healthy and fit life style. Kick your fitness into OVER DRIVE!Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01304118210361265198noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358467350958667322.post-44064413475374332122008-06-17T17:40:00.000-07:002008-06-18T09:15:20.865-07:00Getting Back Your Fitness Focus<div align="justify">I know first hand how difficult a task it is to loss or maintain your weight. My troubles started shortly after I delivered my twins in 2005. I was considered high risk during my pregnancy so I had to refrain for any type of exercise which nearly drove me crazy! On top of not being able to exercise I was put on complete bed rest at 23 weeks of pregnancy until the delivery of my twins. During this time I gained a ton of weight. In total I believe I gained 80 – 90 pounds. I wasn't too worried because I had been a workout enthusiast for years so I was confident I would drop the weight quickly. Oh, how wrong I was! I was a new mom with twins and had very little time to exercise or eat properly (So I thought). I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">did no</span>t continue to gain weight but the extra weight was beginning to take a toll on me physically. I had constant knee pain, no energy and had not had a good nights rest for quite some time. I felt completely run down.<br /><br />One day I thought to myself, by the time my kids would be able to walk I would not have the energy or strength to keep up with them. I knew I needed to find the time to take care of me!! I made the decision to make my health and fitness a part of my daily routine. I began walking on the treadmill during my lunch hour 5 days a week. I now run on the treadmill and workout 6 days a week. I ran my first ½ marathon in September 2007. I’m now 70 pounds lighter with 20 more to go!! Health and fitness is NOW the way I live.<br /><br />MAKE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A PRIORITY, BUILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE, MAKE FAMILY TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MEET A FRIEND FOR A WORKOUT, DO IT FOR FUN!<br /><br />This blog is designed for women to support, encourage, inspire and motivate each other. Remember, any small step you take is a step toward living a healthy, fit and long life.<br /><br />WORKOUT CHECK IN… Today I was on the elliptical for an hour, 3.53 miles, burned 445 calories.<br /><br />Come on ladies check in!!</div>Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01304118210361265198noreply@blogger.com0