Week 2...wee

I felt good the 2nd week, for the most part. I had a couple days of feeling pretty tense, short fused and emotional. A good chance my body is experiencing a bit of detoxification. I started working out with Jamie and Samantha, 2 of the Genesis coaches/personal trainers. The base of the training work is building core strength and proper posture. These workouts are really humbling. I am realizing that my core is really weak, as are my legs and arms. It is amazing how, when you focus on your core and maintaining proper postural alignment, even walking can isolate your core muscles. I am finding myself feeling less competitive with myself and those around me. I am easing back on poses in yoga in order to maintain proper alignment and realizing that I just don't have the strength to power through. I am enjoying going for slow walks and even letting other people carry or push the baby. In the past, I was always feeling like I needed to get the most exercise possible, pushing myself to the point of nagging aches, pain and guilt. So much of this process is learning to change habits...ah habits...a rant on habits to come!