Breaking out of a slump
I know we’ve all been there. Day after day of feeling “ho hum” as I like to call it. I hate those episodes, especially when they last over a week. So, I’m snapping out of it as of today!!
I’m recommitting myself to losing weight but not just for me anymore. My husband and I went to a marriage enrichment conference last night and it opened my eyes to a couple of important facts. Yes, I need to lose weight for myself, to improve my health and my self esteem. But, I also need to be doing what I can to make myself attractive to my husband. I used to be a die hard feminist (thanks in part to my two very stubborn grandmothers) but my views of certain things are changing. I do believe that in order to do our part in keeping our marriage happy, we must make ourselves attractive to our husbands. What am I getting at? I need to lose weight and get fit for my hubby and I love him enough to do that. We’ve been through a great deal together over our 10 years of marriage. He’s been my rock. Of course we have our difficult times, but the good far outweigh the bad. He deserves to have a wife who wants to look nice for him.
Okay, so, I’m going to 2 CARDIO sessions per day at least 4 days per week. The longer session in the morning and a shorter in the evening. There’s no reason why I can’t do this. I’m a stay at home Mom of 2 little ones (3 y/o and nearly 2 y/o). My oldest likes to exercise with me in the mornings. The evening workout is the one I really struggle with. By the time we get the kids to bed and spend a little time together, my husband is exhausted and heads to bed. That leaves me with the house to myself. BUT, this is also the only time I can get some of my “chores” done, like ironing and mopping. It’s just impossible to do those during the day with the kids underfoot. Still, I’m going to try for an evening workout at least 4 days per week. We’ll see how it goes. I may be back on here in a week saying, “forget it, it can’t be done!” but I hope not.
I think I can. I think I can. 
Oh, and you can! Because you have been juggling this for awhile now so you can most surely do it. I’m with you woman!
This is great, Cindy, and I know you can do it! I’m here for you, too!
Of course you can do this!! Just want it bad enough to want to change and make a game of it if you have to. Make everyday a joyful day and thank God for someone to love and who loves you. Enjoy your little ones, they grow up so fast. Then even your grandchildren are grown and you don’t want to miss a day of happiness. Looking back with satisfaction, Marge
I think you are absolutely right Cindy. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look better for someone else, so long as you are ultimately doing it for yourself too. And we know you are! In the end, aren’t we all doing this, in part, to look better so that other people will perceive us a little differently? You can still be a feminist and feel the way you do - it would only be anti-feminist if you were doing it solely to please your husband.
Hi! No worries, I think you’re doing well! And there’s absolutely nothing wrong in wanting to look good for your husband, so all the best!!! =)