If I took the time to think about all that I do on a daily basis as a stay at home mom running a business I would probably cry. Honestly! When I worked outside the home I was typical. I dreaded Mondays and praised Fridays. I met up with a few co workers for drinks and dinner on occasion without a care in the world. And I had the thought, If I could stay at home it wold be so ch easier."
After I had my first daughter who is 6 now everything changed. I longed to stay home with her. But, I was having the worst time adjusting. My house was a mess (by my standard), I kept my hair in a ponytail, wore the only pants that would fit me daily with the few shirts that fit, and makeup became a luxury item I fell way out of touch with. I was a mom, right? I had settled into the belief that living the stereotype was inevitable so, why fight it? I had no time. And if I did have time it certainly was not free! Afterall... whatever "spare" or "free" time I thought I had was spent catching up on mch needed sleep.
I chose to nurse my daughter and did so for ten months before she weaned herself. In the course of those ten months I learned how to manage my time as a stay at home mom. I watched videos on how to organize everything from my kitchen cabinets to my closet. I took things one day at a time; one project at a time; until I saw the results I wanted.
The way I was going I really didn't have time because I wasn't managing it correctly. But once I learned and implemented a plan I finally decided to begin my fitness journey. I found that I had 2 whole hours per day to dedicate to whatever edified me. I did not want to spend 2 hours working out however. I wanted to do a lot with that time. So I created a few to do lists.
The first list was my master list. It was a compilation of everything I wanted to do in a given month. I wrote my goals, big and small, on that list. Then I prioritized that list into smaller, more manageable lists. I took those lists and kept them on my desk where I referred to them throughout the day. That is what helped me overcome that excuse for remaining unhealthy and equally unhappy.
With my new to do lists being implemented I was able to lose all of the baby weight I gained with my first pregnancy.
I had time! I worked out while she napped on the couch. And for the first couple weeks, until I got my stamina up, I would crash right next to her on the floor once my workout was over.
I wasn't perfect. I wasn't some paid professional athlete. I was a new mom that made the decision to be healthy so I could be an active participant in my kids' lives. I didn't want to be the mom barely making it to the bench at the playground only to sit and bark orders to "Go!! Play!"at my kids. I wanted to be what I am today, the mom pushing the swings higher and higher, playing tag, or racing them to or from the car.
Now that I have three children (ages 6, 4, and almost 2) I do it all except at three times the speed. And I am loving every second!
I wholeheartedly believe if I can do it ANYONE can do it. You can love what you see in the mirror. You can enjoy shopping again. You can conquer the Late-night Munchie Demon! And I can help.
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