Greeting! My name is Cheryl. Welcome to my little corner of Sparkpeople!

I am married with a sweet little 20 month old daughter Penelope (Penny). Since she was born, I really struggled to find a way to balance family with making time for myself. As a result, the scale has progressively gone up. I feel a bit guilty when I work 3.5 days/ week then work out cause that is time taken from my daughter.

In December we tried to have another little one, but that unfortunetely ...

Greeting! My name is Cheryl. Welcome to my little corner of Sparkpeople!

I am married with a sweet little 20 month old daughter Penelope (Penny). Since she was born, I really struggled to find a way to balance family with making time for myself. As a result, the scale has progressively gone up. I feel a bit guilty when I work 3.5 days/ week then work out cause that is time taken from my daughter.

In December we tried to have another little one, but that unfortunetely ended in a miscarriage. I was initially upset, but now I am coming to realize it wasn't meant to be and am ready to move on. In fact, I think it has given me motivation! Hubby and I have to wait until May before we can try again. So I am on a mission to get in the best shape I can for the next time we can try (and beyond).
My daughter and I are now doing swimming class together, and I started to go to a sunday morning spinning class at the gym. I have also signed up for a 5k and a 10k run this spring and early summer. Last year I completed the 10k running and pushing my daughter in her stroller. It was the 2nd time I ran it. I would like to do it again, but I am going to need a bit more work as I am much more out of shape. I can do it though! I also now ride a recumbant bike during my daughter's nap time.

Please wish me luck and I try to regain the body I know I have! Thanks for your support!

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