Weight Loss Program

Being a wife, mom, employee, cook, chef, and whatever else is demanded of a mom, can leave very little time for yourself and your needs. One of the main reasons people never start on the road to a post natal exercise routine is lack of time. Even once someone has started, something will happen that disrupts the routine. Maybe it’s the kids getting sick and staying home from school or the boss just dumped a huge project on your desk, causing you to stay later each evening.

Get on the ball

A very simple trick to help keep yourself focused on physical fitness is to replace your office chair with a pilates ball. These cost less than $20 at Wal-Mart or Target. That’s less than one months gym membership and it will get a lot more use for most people. Just sitting on the ball all day long will help work your core and keep your posture is perfect shape. Also, when you’re done eating a healthy lunch, squeeze in a few hip lifts.

The dumbell in the cubicle next door

I’m not talking about Frank in accounting, I’m thinking of the ones you hold in your hand and provide a little resistance training. A basic set of dumbells kept under your desk can take you a long way towards your physical fitness goals. Curls, tricep extensions and numerous other exercises are easily accomplished in even the smallest of cubicle spaces. A basic 20 lb set of dumbells are less than $35 at Wal-Mart. Again, less than most monthly gym memberships.

Eat and run

They’ve always said it’s not polite to eat and run, but I think it’s one of the best things you can do. Once you’ve eaten that healthy lunch, slip on your running (or walking) shoes and get your metabolism rolling again. Most people get 30 to 60 minutes for lunch. Even if you can only fit in a quick 10 minute jog, take some time before lunch is over to put your body into gear. Not only does this burn a few extra calories (1 mile of walking for the typical person will burn almost 100 calories), it increases your metabolism, thereby increasing the amount of calories burned throughout the rest of the day.

I’m sure you can come up with a number of other ways to squeeze a few minutes of physical fitness into your day. It’s not always easy, but there’s always an option either way.