Note: always check with your doctor before trying any new exercise or fitness activity. Do NOT attempt to do any of the tips mentioned in this article without checking with your doctor first! If there is one thing I know to be true about motherhood, it's that you can plan on not being able to plan on a lot. A good intention to get to the gym can easily be dismissed by a fever, a fussy baby, or a pair of lost shoes. It is easy to feel defeated in my own attempt to stay healthy, since at this point so much of my life is determined by two very small, very precious people. With that said, I've learned a lot in the past four years about improvising. When I'm too busy to get to the gym, and the weather isn't cooperating for an outside run, I use nap-time as a make-shift workout time. Most of us probably don't have a lot of money at our disposal to invest in fancy fitness equipment, but I've found that with a simple pair of 10 pound dumbbells, a jump rope, and a mat; I've got just what … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Exercise with a Busy Mom Schedule
Incorporating exercise into an already busy mom schedule is tough for many. For some, it's just not a priority, but in essence, it should be. I know what it is like to be a busy mom with a to-do list that never seems to be completely checked off at the end of each day! I am busy with homeschooling, writing, being a housewife, working, laundry, and all the other many tasks we moms have on a daily basis! However, we cannot make busyness the priority over our health and stress levels. We must have balance and make small changes to incorporate exercise, non stressful activities, and down time--or we will burn out! 15 easy ways for busy moms to implement exercise into their schedule: 1. Exercise first thing in the morning before anyone is up. Think of this as your alone time to free your mind and body of distractions and unnecessary clutter. Exercising in the morning will give you the extra boost of energy to help you through the day. 2. Wear ankle weights and wrist weights when … [Read more...]
Kids and Video Games: The Couch Potato Syndrome
When Atari first hit the market over twenty years ago, everyone, young and old alike, was into video games. It was something new that the family played for hours. Now, video games have become more sophisticated and are played by younger and younger groups of kids. But, even though these games are fun, watch out or your kid will morph into the unyielding vegetable known as the couch potato. You usually gave the old man staring blindly at the television this moniker but it now applies to kids caught up in the video game craze. You’ve weaned them from endless cartoons and cop shows but they’ve traded it in for a console and a joystick. It’s not that video games are bad. They have their redeeming qualities just like television. The name of the game here is moderation. Even if you don’t know an elf lord from a troll prince you can make sure that that is not the only thing your kid knows about. Video games are a way for your kids to relax but not the only way. Engage your children in … [Read more...]
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