Life as a new mother is hectic – really hectic. It seems like there is always so much to do, and no matter how much time you’re at home, you still can’t get everything done. I know I’ve felt like that for much of this first half of Galen’s babyhood. But now I’m really starting to feel like I want to carve out a little time in my day to take care of myself.
In the early part of my postpartum time I didn’t really worry much about my own fitness level. I just took things easy and got into a nice routine with Galen and the big kids. Now, however, I’m really desiring to feel my own strength come back… and yes, I’d like a bit of tone back in my belly! I got Helene Byrne’s Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best
during my pregnancy with Galen. I was really impressed by her straightforward information, and I loved that she had things you could begin to work on right away.
Well, life came along and took my “right away” with it – but I’ve decided that since schooling is done for the year I have enough time to work some conditioning routines into my day. I also have quite a bit of persistent muscle soreness and I’m hoping getting myself more fit and active each day will help minimize or even eliminate that.
I’m going to work through Helene’s “Bounce Back Fast” routines and I’ll keep making updates on the blog. I think it’s important for mothers – you and me included – to find the time to nurture ourselves and our self perception by being sure we feel comfortable in our bodies. And building core strength and stamina helps you to be able to stand up to the rigors of motherhood – day in and day out.
