You’ve probably tried it all, and just the thought of trying to exercise while you are keeping up with your children makes you tired. Don’t be so hard on yourself. If you implement just a couple of changes to your routine you will notice improvement.
Likely everyone is filled with great advice on how to get your pre-baby body back. Take the kids on walks, get a gym membership, or exercise with the kids by using an aerobic video of some sort. Maybe these work for some moms, but they just might not be feasible for your situation. You don’t have to have the kids all on the same nap schedule – yeah right – or bother with a sitter for the kids while you go to a pricey gym in order to get some exercise.
The best advice I have ever heard is to play like your child. If your child is like most, s/he does not sit still for long! Even sitting still, they tend to be moving at play or bouncing a bit. You have lots to do, but if you take a few minutes out of every day to really play with your young child, you will get closer and, if you take this advice, skinnier too. When they jump up and run, make it a game to jump up and run too. Roll around on the floor. Tickle. Laugh. It all burns up calories and it all adds up.
The second tip is to take advantage of what moments you have. We all know that moments are all a new mom -- or mom of a toddler -- has. The meals and the laundry and the cleaning don’t take care of themselves. While you are walking to complete these tasks, get in the habit of exercising on the way. Do lunges as you walk to the sink to start the dishes. Complete a simple stretch routine as part of moving the clothes from washer to dryer.
Consistency creates destiny. Any good habit will give you a positive outcome. So while it may seem ludicrous that a few minutes of stretching and active play here and there could really make that much difference, if you keep it up, you’ll see the results. It won’t be overnight, but fitting back into your favorite pre-pregnancy clothes is possible in months. Try it, what have you got to lose?
About the Author
Margo Smith graduated with a B.S. degree from BYU. Her passion is writing, and variety is her watchword. She enjoys authoring posts on subjects as diverse as healthy life decisions, to choosing online schools, to the importance of mom in the home.
For moms who care about staying fit as much as they care about their little ones
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