I always hear that working out will make you feel more energized, but I hardly every feel that.
J and I now have a routine every Wednesday morning - we drop off DH at work at 10:30, then head to the Y. I work out for an hour (45 min cardio, 15 min weights), then J and I go swimming for an hour. Come home, eat lunch and he goes down for a nap.
It's nap time and I'm probably as tired as he is!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
Maybe only if working out is the first thing you do in the morning? You also are working out for like 2 hours! I can't imagine you not being tired!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
When I used to work out first thing in the morning, I always felt energized. But like @snowjewelz: said, you seem to be busy with some other things all morning then working out for 2 hours. Just reading that makes me tired and want a nap. haha
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@snowjewelz: well, once we're in the pool, I don't do a whole lot! So I wouldn't consider it a workout! There is a toddler wading area and he mostly stays there 
I don't know if I'd have the energy to get up and workout right away in the morning - I guess it just works out best for this routine because then J gets play time in the child area and then swim time!
cantaloupe / 6800 posts
Nope, I have never EVER felt more energized after working out and have often wondered why on Earth people say that. I can work out for 2 minutes or 2 hours and I will not feel energized afterwards no matter what time of day.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Mrs. Pen: I still think it's a great routine! That way you get to work out and the LO still gets to play! I bet you still burn a lot of energy just watching & playing w/ him in the pool though! And getting him and you ready then going home and changing, etc is a lot of work too. So conclusion is, you deserve a nap too 
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@snowjewelz: hahaha I love your logic 
It is true! Getting us both changed before and after the pool with a toddler who is all over the place is a workout itself
@MrsTiz: They actually told us in biology class WHY exercising make more energy - so I understand the chemical process of it - but I just don't feel it. Maybe it's something people who work out hardcore feel, but not those who only make it to the gym 1-3x a week, like me?
grapefruit / 4903 posts
I always feel energized as I shower and change after, and I feel tired and lazy as soon as I sit down.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@rattles: I agree with that. I just sat down now that J is napping and it hit me like a load of bricks.
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