Getting my groove back

I worried that Aspen would not adjust well to attending the daycare at the gym. I imagined going to class and being pulled out by one of the care-givers so I could tend to a screaming kid. That fear is what kept me going to late-night classes while Kev was home instead of going to classes during the day.

Our first day there together, I explained to Aspen that it would be a lot like going to nursery at church. There would be nice teachers, toys, and other friends to play with. At first she resisted, saying she wanted to do Yoga with me. I suggested that instead we do Yoga together at home, and she seemed to like that idea.

I took her to the bathroom in the daycare and I'm pretty sure that's what sealed the deal. When she saw the toilet was just her size, she was ecstatic. There was also a set of stairs for the sink so she could clamber up and down all by herself to wash and dry her hands. After seeing that bathroom, she was psyched to be in the daycare. It's one of the first things she mentions when I ask if she'd like to go back with me again.

That was a few weeks ago, and she gives me the same reaction every time I pick her up after my class- whining at me to go away so she can stay and play longer. As annoying as it is to haul my screaming kid out of the daycare after an hour, it's way better than hauling my screaming kid in to the daycare.

The care-givers there are wonderful and I appreciate their hard work to keep the place clean and fun. I love how inexpensive it is to attend this gym and have Aspen go to the daycare twice a week. I'm grateful she has fun there and is excited to go. Since moving to WJ we've been much more isolated than we were in Ogden and I have felt so guilty about Aspen's limited exposure to other playmates. It was hard to go from having at least three play dates a week to only having one (with SueAnn before they moved). And now we're so sporadic with the bad weather and all the plagues everyone keeps getting.

And, maybe more importantly for me, I'm grateful I'm getting the structured exercise that I love and a chance to do something that makes me feel amazing. Challenging myself with Yoga again (and learning to not feel silly shakin' my thang at Zumba) is so rewarding. My body responds extremely well to Yoga and I've seen a significant change since starting classes just two months ago. It's like reconnecting with an old friend.

It's been a huge relief to know that I can not only go at night when Kev is home, but during the day as well. It makes me more consistent when I can go first thing in the morning instead of at 9pm.

South Ogden Pilates, Yoga and Zumba

Wasatch Therapy in South Ogden is updating its pricing and class availability this spring!

I promise it's really good news, and here's why.

In the past, you bought a 12-punch pass for $100. That let you attend Pilates 12 times, whether you chose to go twice a week, or to stretch out the pass FOREVER. It wasn't a very good system because it didn't motivate participants to work out on a regular schedule, nor did it let them attend other classes like Zumba or Yoga without buying separate passes for another $100.

Starting in May, Wasatch will be offering a flat, monthly rate for attendance in Pilates, Yoga and Zumba classes. That means for $45 per month, you can attend up to 6 classes each week; 2 Pilates, 2 Yoga and 2 Zumba classes. For your $45 monthly payment (no membership required) you can get more bang for your buck!

I'm excited about this change because it'll increase the effectiveness of your workout. Cross-training is key to weight loss, so now having the option of three different types of classes will help you get swimsuit-ready that much faster.

And with no contract required, having a $45 month-to-month fee is a sweet deal. If you know you'll be out of town for most of one month, then you can still attend classes for the $5 or $10 drop-in fee if you'd rather not pay $45 up front.

I don't know what more motivation you need, so I'll see you at Wasatch Therapy soon!