To get started I would highly recommend every mom to watch this video. Of course all dads can watch it too for supporting their wife and kids.
I started working out 6 years back, when I was not a mom then, and that was only for vanity and I do confess it. however after my 2 girls, I feel that I needed the workout even more. I am getting stronger everyday, getting physically and mentally extremely strong. It is not just for vanity any more, but for my sanity, and that extends to my family. It has helped me spend more quality time with my family, perform better at work, focus more on the things that matter, and the biggest thing, helping me from not being Insane.
Now let me start with what I hear from all other moms, not quoting anyone in particular. "I am super busy", "I have blah blah to do as higher priority", "Who will take care of my kids", and the excuses goes on. I totally agree if the excuse holds for one day, but can something like that happen everyday?I think we are just forcing our mind to think that way. How about thinking "I have to workout everyday", just a change in thought. Practice it for a month or two, and you will get used to it.
Workout could be anything from rigorous runs, taking walks any time of day, anywhere, yoga at home, some mindful breathing, just some options that you can start with. It is not easy in the beginning. The mind is something that needs training on anything that you plan to do. Once the mind is in control and trained, you can do anything.
Here is what I do as part of staying fit. I go for bike rides, run at times, hike. I also love barre, bollywood dancing, zumba, boot camp and spin. My daughters follow me on long walks, hikes, runs. We also do small yoga sessions at home together, so its still good times with kids. We also challenge each other with 10 squats, 10 jumping jacks and 10 burpees, some laughs and we all have a blast doing it. Try it and let me know!
I started working out 6 years back, when I was not a mom then, and that was only for vanity and I do confess it. however after my 2 girls, I feel that I needed the workout even more. I am getting stronger everyday, getting physically and mentally extremely strong. It is not just for vanity any more, but for my sanity, and that extends to my family. It has helped me spend more quality time with my family, perform better at work, focus more on the things that matter, and the biggest thing, helping me from not being Insane.
Now let me start with what I hear from all other moms, not quoting anyone in particular. "I am super busy", "I have blah blah to do as higher priority", "Who will take care of my kids", and the excuses goes on. I totally agree if the excuse holds for one day, but can something like that happen everyday?I think we are just forcing our mind to think that way. How about thinking "I have to workout everyday", just a change in thought. Practice it for a month or two, and you will get used to it.
Workout could be anything from rigorous runs, taking walks any time of day, anywhere, yoga at home, some mindful breathing, just some options that you can start with. It is not easy in the beginning. The mind is something that needs training on anything that you plan to do. Once the mind is in control and trained, you can do anything.
Here is what I do as part of staying fit. I go for bike rides, run at times, hike. I also love barre, bollywood dancing, zumba, boot camp and spin. My daughters follow me on long walks, hikes, runs. We also do small yoga sessions at home together, so its still good times with kids. We also challenge each other with 10 squats, 10 jumping jacks and 10 burpees, some laughs and we all have a blast doing it. Try it and let me know!
Cheers to a healthier and happier you and your family.
Nice blog. I also start enjoying with my boy. We should have to do it otherwise, life will just end up between home and office.
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