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Babystep #4 Explained: Identify Time Constraints

By Cindy | July 16, 2007

A typical day for mom is atypical! My attempt to write a general time-line would be futile. Through a list of tips, results are produced based on a personalized lifestyle:

For all Moms:

1. Identify Commitments
   • Write down fixed commitments in which other people depend on your presence.
   • What are your child/children’s demands (feedings, nap times, night time routines, play-times,etc)
2. Increase Activity
   • 10 to 15 minutes of added activity of any type (extra trips up and down your stairs or a lap or two around the house)
   • Strive for 3 to 4 days of extra effort
3. Be Flexible
   • A typical day for Mom is Atypical! It doesn’t happen.
   • Unexpected Events are a certainty.
   • It’s okay to not be perfect (yes, I know it’s hard to admit, but we are only human! )
4. Be Spontaneous
   • 1, 5, 10, 20 minutes opened up.
   • Drop and do ab exercises or leg lifts, Walk or job in place, dance, do some wall push-ups.
   • Let your imagination lead you in a quick, picker’ up activity.
5. Be Realistic
   • Know when you’re not a morning person or late owl.
   • Don’t overextend yourself.
   • Don’t be harsh on yourself.

For the detail-oriented mom, pull out the calendar and write in dates to workout. List 2 or 3 options in a day to be prepared for the children’s surprises. Tailor the details as specific and in-depth for your tastes, but remember, the more you track, the more time (of which you probably have little) you’ll need to keep up. If tracking leads to non-commitment, get rid of the extra stats!

For the go-with-the-flow type of mom, break the day down into sections (early morning, mid-morning, afternoon or mid-day, evening and late evening). Plan to have 2 or 3 options open for little surprises. After the workout, put a check mark on the calendar or smiley face.

Now, go get some water, pen and paper. Take a deep breath and start writing. Believe me, there is time to brainstorm. Slow and steady with babysteps and you’re headed on a healthy, fun journey in fitness.

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Topics: Time Management |