Number 1. Tell yourself that working out each day (or most days, at least) is not an option. I have said this previously and it is so important to remember. So get out that "to do" list and write down "work out!"
Number 2. Know why it's so important that you work out in the first place. There are several reasons and many of them have nothing to do with being skinny or losing weight. They have more to do with how you feel and how you will feel for years to come, and how healthy you are and how healthy you will be for years to come. (Living a healthy lifestyle now could be the difference between having cancer when you're 40 or not having cancer when you're 40.) Keep reading this week for an exhaustive list of reasons why you should make exercise a regular part of your lifestyle.
Number 3. Get creative. I used to make up work outs that I could do in the backyard (and still sometimes do when the heat isn't too overbearing), utilizing the porch step to lunge on, jump squat on, incline pushup on, tricep dip on... Your workout doesn't have to be something you've seen or done before. Use your surroundings. Most likely, if your breathing gets heavy or you feel some muscles moving, you're doing something right.
Number 4. Get your child involved. Race him down the street. Hop on his little scooter while he peddles his tiny tricycle. My husband gets his upper body work out by lifting our 2-year-old into the air over and over until his arms give out. On days when our newborn wants to be held, held, held I will eventually get over my frustration and use the holding time to give my legs a work out. Usually the motion of me moving puts her to sleep anyway. What a deal! So hold her tight and do some squats...maybe it will work for you too!
Number 5. Get focused on your children's needs. This will manifest itself in your life as well. They don't need to eat junk 24/7, and you wouldn't let them (I hope). You don't need to eat junk 24/7 either, so don't let yourself!
Have a great day everyone! Keep reading for more tips!
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