Run Fat Girl Run!

A few weeks ago, with a vitamin B buzz and coffee jolt, I  decided to play Wii Just Dance with my 4-year old. In the middle of my first song/dance choice (Step by Step by NKOTB - Joey Rules!) I became a wee bit too winded. It was somewhat pathetic. I have a 5 month-old and 4 year-old to keep up with so this lack of endurance ain't gonna cut it. 

Besides being out of shape, I still need to lose a lot of pregnancy weight. I gain too much during pregnancy and I'm naturally "fluffy" to begin with. My normal weight is at the higher end of what is considered normal/average according to the nifty body fat index chart in the doctor's office. I used to comfortably hover between a single and double digit dress size.

I live in Florida. It's hot as hell this time of year. I tried the whole walking bit with the kids and it hasn't worked out so well. I tried running, again with the kids in tow, and it was stressful. One kid was screaming while the other running away from me or begging me to carry him (he's 45 pounds!). So finally, something dawned on me - I deserve 20 minutes a day to myself! I mean, I EARN it.  I take care of the needs of 3 people for at least 18 hours a day.

I came across this article titled "The Couch-to-5K Running Plan". If I can do this anyone can. I'm only in week two but my biggest payoff isn't losing weight - it's the 20 minutes I have just me and my ipod.  I suggest making some high energy playlists to help stay motivated. Here's one of my playlists titled "Run Fat Girl Run".