Pilates of the Carribean

Let me introduce you to the new me:

"Hi, I'm Amber. I am an active and energetic mom."

At least that's the goal. I've started exercising! I've always felt that my life is physically strenuous, lifting kids, laundry, running around, playing, getting up and down and up and down to change diapers and pick up the house - but no, I was never a consistent exerciser. That ended a week and a half ago.

I'm working out 5 times a week now. Five different types of work outs, and at various times of day. I'm just doing what fits my life right. Last night, though, was Pilates class at our Community Center. My very first time and it - was - interesting. Pilates' main focus is on the lower abdominal muscles, and let's just say that after 3 pregnancies in 5 years - I don't really have any kind of muscles in that area. It was a good class and I will definately go back, but I have a long long way to go. My abs don't exactly hurt today, they're more confused, I think, and disoriented. Hah, this is so new territory for me!

But here I am, blazing the trail toward the new me. And soon, I'll be running circles around these kids. Woo hoo.