I injured my hip three weeks ago and have been working hard to not overdo it. I made the mistake of thinking I could do two aerobic classes two days in a row. Ever since, my hip refused to cooperate. I knew the minute I finished the last [...]
Continue readingBy taking it slow, any mom can succeed in being healthy and fit. Conquer the challenges of time, motivation, expectations, and results with baby steps. Here are a few tips to remember why it is important to take it slow:
INJURY: The body speaks. If you feel pain, hurt or discomfort, your [...]
Continue readingAs I look back upon the week, I realized that I missed opportunities to incorporate movement into my days.
Movement: 15 minutes walking/15 minutes running on a treadmill; 30 minutes to 1 hour gardening; 1 hour walk; and 45 minute strength training routine.
Nutrition: I ate well-rounded meals with fruits and vegetables incorporated. I [...]
Here is an example of how I have incorporated movement into my day:
1. YMCA: I dedicate 30 minutes to an hour at least 3 times a week to a focused workout: treadmill, class, or other cardio machines.
2. Strength Training: I have a weight machine that has seen little use. Last [...]
I find the Internet fascinating. There are so many tools readily available for us, yet it takes time to sort through it all and find valuable information. For most moms, there isn’t enough time in the day to shift through search engine results. For our physical fitness journey, I hope to provide [...]
Continue readingNo more excuses, mom. There are many ways we can contribute extra movement to our day. The idea is to start increasing your normal activity levels.
Around the house:
Stairs, stairs, stairs
floor: ab exercises, leg lifts, stretches
Gardening or yard work
Jogging/walking in place
Housework (Yuck! We might as well make sure our body benefits from the [...]
