FitParent - Regain Your Shape, Regain Your Life FitParent - Regain Your Shape, Regain Your Life
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Anyone who's had kids can attest to the fact that it is a life altering event, and not just for the duration of the actual pregnancy and birth, but for the longterm. It's a LIFELONG commitment. And while a woman's body undergoes change and a man's lifestyle changes as a result of having kids, it's no excuse not to stay fit and healthy. After all, they need you for a LIFETIME, so why not be at your best, do your best to live a long, healthy lifestyle and set a good example for those precious children with whom you've been entrusted!!
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Moderator: runningbear
Category: Goal Oriented
Created: 5/19/2008
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Comments: 18
Views: 42
Popularity Score: 38.2

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runningbear Thanks for the feedback on the group. I do exactly what you do; I'm up at 5 and run/swim laps alternately. No one even misses me at that hour of the morning. BTW, welcome to FicConnect and fitparents!! Happy to have you!!
runningbear on 7/22/2008 in response to PureCanadian

PureCanadian Hello! I just joined the group and the site! - It's tough to limit your choices since there are so many interesting groups! This one is of particular interest to me. I'm a wife and mom with an 8 year old son and a full time job, so I know how tough it can be to get a workout in your already jam packed schedule!

Great ideas on how to stay fit WITH your kids as opposed to finding time for yourself:) Very creative parents out there! My son is into soccer, karate and swimming so we play lots of sports together as a family. I usually get my own gym time in every morning at 5:00 am (ouch!). It takes some getting used to, but I get back in time to wake up my little boy and have breakfast together. How do you guys stay in shape while juggling the busy lifestyle of a parent?
PureCanadian on 7/22/2008

runningbear Thanks for the link. I'll be sure to check it out!
runningbear on 7/21/2008 in response to onestrongman

onestrongman I posted a video clip from this her site but Arlene Pellicane has a great site for Mom's. Check out www.losingweightafterbaby.com
onestrongman on 7/21/2008

Carina My son weighs about 49 lbs.... he loves when I throw him over my shoulder and spin him in a circle. He's not afraid of heights either because he loves when I pick him up by his thighs and raise him straight up in the air. Although he is 6, he has bad lungs and can't walk far so I still have to carry him sometimes (I don't always bring his wheelchair). He's not the only thing I'm carrying either... I have my purse, his diaper bag, an emergency medical bag and a portable suction machine (because he has a tracheostomy). So YES, I get a huge workout with my son! :)
Carina on 6/25/2008 in response to onestrongman