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So you haven’t been very active for the last, let’s say….6 months….ok how about a year! Better yet, you’ve been raising kids…who the heck has time for exercise???? You’ve found yourself in a rut that you just can’t get out of and you’re comfortable with where you are at. Or are you?

Most of the time what I find with clients is two things: They lack the knowledge and/or the motivation. Some of you may be saying “but what about not having enough time?” Sorry, but I have little sympathy for that particular excuse. One kid, two kids, triplets, it doesn’t matter. If you REALLY want to be more physically fit or just healthy overall, you will make the time for it when you are motivated, and you will EDUCATE yourself via a class, the internet or through a personal trainer on all the ways you can train….so be honest with yourself when you give your excuse.

One of the best ways I have found that really works is during lunch breaks for moms that work away in an office setting, or catching just 30 minutes during the day for moms that work at home, like stay at home moms. I stayed home for 10 years to raise my kiddos and now I work in an office, so I know that stay at home moms have THE hardest jobs out there! Another idea is joining a team and setting a goal for yourself. Grab a friend and sign up for a 5K or a 10K down the road. When you’ve spent the money on something like that, you increase the chances of making sure you make some time to train for it. You meet new people along the way too :-)

Being a good role model for the kids is very important. With obesity trends at their peak and will be for a while, it’s important that you find some type of physical activity that you enjoy. Here’s a benefit that you might have not thought about: Increased energy! Yes, you will likely lose some weight, your cholesterol levels will get better and your blood pressure readings will impress those around you….but who cares about all that right? (Yeah, yeah…I thought so). I know that I wish I had the energy levels that some of these little kids have and although I may not have all what they do, I know that even 30 minutes during my lunch time gets me more alert and able to focus on what I need to get done. Again, let me remind you that I was a stay at home mom for quite some time, so I know how tiring it can be, especially when you have more than 1 child under the age of 2.5! But it’s worth it to try and get some fresh air…some alone time if you can….some sunshine on your skin (wear sunblock!) and your kid(s) will love spending that time moving with you. It won’t always be easy. I get it. But it will just get harder as time goes on to get that weight off, or to change your motivation, or to be more energetic. In my book, you don’t have to be a triathlete, a marathon runner, a cyclist, a hiker, or swimmer to be considered an athlete. Put your faith in yourself to do little by little to keep being active. Break a sweat 4-5 times a week. I didn’t ask you to come home drenched. Just break it. You’ll be glad you did!