Busy Mom, Fit Mom it can be done!
As a new mother I spent the first two years of my son's life too busy to put myself first. The joys of parenthood not withstanding, like most women, I am the caretaker of my family and many times donned the Superwoman cape. Unfortunately, my personal quality of life suffered. Although I initially lost my pregnancy weight while nursing, I was still overweight - obese and didn't find the time to get myself in gear to truly take care of myself.
I started and stopped various exercise programs but it didn't stick and I often used the excuse "I'm too busy" for not taking care of me. This past November my mindset changed completely and I decided that if momma isn't happy, no one will be happy. Being overweight affected my moods, my ability to parent and it was time for a change. I am still busy but in the midst of it all I have lost 45 pounds and changed my way of life.
My son is home with me full time and if I can't exercise during his naptime, I will take him out with me while I run with my jogging stroller. When I exercise at home, he is right by my side getting some moves in too. Being a busy mom doesn't mean neglecting myself and in this third year of parenting I am learning that I can be busy and balance my life too. I may not always complete my "to-do" list but dropping eating healthy and exercise off of the list is not an option! I am not only a busy mom but I am a fit mom too!
Check out this newest episode of BlissTV where I talk about life with a busy toddler.
This episode of BlissTV was sponsored by Huggies and they have a new Enjoy The Ride Rewards program. By signing up you will be entered to win a years worth of diapers!
Be sure to become a fan on facebook and follow them on twitter to hear about special coupons!
I started and stopped various exercise programs but it didn't stick and I often used the excuse "I'm too busy" for not taking care of me. This past November my mindset changed completely and I decided that if momma isn't happy, no one will be happy. Being overweight affected my moods, my ability to parent and it was time for a change. I am still busy but in the midst of it all I have lost 45 pounds and changed my way of life.
My son is home with me full time and if I can't exercise during his naptime, I will take him out with me while I run with my jogging stroller. When I exercise at home, he is right by my side getting some moves in too. Being a busy mom doesn't mean neglecting myself and in this third year of parenting I am learning that I can be busy and balance my life too. I may not always complete my "to-do" list but dropping eating healthy and exercise off of the list is not an option! I am not only a busy mom but I am a fit mom too!
Check out this newest episode of BlissTV where I talk about life with a busy toddler.
This episode of BlissTV was sponsored by Huggies and they have a new Enjoy The Ride Rewards program. By signing up you will be entered to win a years worth of diapers!
Be sure to become a fan on facebook and follow them on twitter to hear about special coupons!
Do you have an active mover of your own? Share your story and enter to win a $100 Giftcard
We want to hear your stories and tips to survive the crazy busy days we all have had. Do you have a funny story or a helpful tip of what worked for you? Share it with the world. Here is how to enter:
1) Post the BlissTV episode and link back to this page
2) Tell your readers a funny story about life with your little mover or share a tip on how you make life easier!
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The winner will be drawn on Monday June 14th, 2010.
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