Comments on: The Balanced Body of a Balanced Mommy

By: Quad Pushchairs

Quad Pushchairs — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:08:07 +0000

I was lucky to have a normal delivery and not go through the ceasarian. That helped in quick recovery and body shape as earlier. I know that women want to see results immediately for any body exercise. After delivery, you have to give time to body to get back in shape. After all it has been through a slow process of stretching and immediate effects can only ruin the body process. Yes, Wallking and taking baby in prams can help a lot in exercise.

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:45:53 +0000

Nathalie – I also need to switch up my workout so I don’t get bored.

Anastasiya – Thanks again for being you and sharing your voice.

Robin – Enjoy your pace and the workout that is right for you and your body.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:25:06 +0000

“A “miracle workout” is a workout that makes you feel happy, that makes you look forward to your workout and that makes your body feel great.” – I love this – we need to find the exercise we ENJOY! (and works). I find walking and doing salutes to the sun (a yoga move) to be my miracle workout – though things have been a bit slow lately ;=) A few women around here go jogging pushing their babies in prams and pushers – and maybe have the dog along as well!

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:35:52 +0000

@Nathalie
I am glad you liked this “miracle” workout idea. I personally tried a lot of things before I found what my body likes. I was a fitness instructor and as you can imagine I tried it all I realized that when you find the right workout for you then you just stop trying everything else, you just don’t need anything else. As I’ve mentioned in the post right now I am absolutely happy with running, Pilates and yoga. If you are interested to see some of my workouts then feel free to visit http://www.balanceinme.com Right now I am working on a few exercise videos that will be published somewhere during the next two weeks.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:16:28 +0000

Oooh! I looove the idea of finding your miracle workout. I’m not a mom, but I definitely have a hard time looking forward to a work out if it doesn’t make me feel good and happy. That’s why I try to switch things up a lot, not to get bored.

Great ideas, from great moms.

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:08:52 +0000

Mimi – Moving with two children is definitely more difficult than with just one. Lunch break workouts work best for me too (except when work gets too busy). I also agree that if you are married, a supportive husband is essential so you can carve out time to take care of yourself without guilt.

Anastasiya – Thank you for sharing your story. I firming believe their is power in numbers. The more stories we can get from as many moms as possible on CreateaBalance.com the more powerful and uplifting this blog can be. Cheers to you and your honesty about balancing life as a mommy.

Mermaid - It sounds as if you are listening to your authentic self! Hooray for Mermaid! Morning meditation and yoga have done wonders for me too. The more I do it, the more my mantras are staying with me throughout the day.

“I am not full to give to anyone unless I maintain some boundaries and self care.” – Your quote is simply priceless.

By: Mermaid

Mermaid — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:56:44 +0000

For me, balance has been about learning what I need, not what the world needs or what I think others expect of me. My morning meditation, yoga, and elliptical a few times a week really has been monumental in helping me to feel good both inside and out. I often think of what my body would be like if I had a personal trainer and perhaps more time, but I am just grateful to have what I have given that I am a part time physician and have an almost 4 year old daughter.

For years, so much guilt got in the way of my need to pursue my passions. Now, I can clearly see that I am not full to give to anyone unless I maintain some boundaries and self care.

Thanks for your reflections.

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:33:30 +0000

Thank you Stacey for publishing my story and thank you Mimi for your comment. I really appreciate being on the pages of Create a Balance because I consider this blog a very inspiring resource for all moms.
As a mom now I understand how fragile the inner and outer balance can be. I really think we should try our best to do whatever we can to preserve this balance otherwise not only our looks will suffer but also the most important family balance.

By: Mindful Mimi

Mindful Mimi — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:33:15 +0000

Hi Stacey, thanks for sharing this story with us.
Hi Anastasiya. I think you are right: every mom can find something to relate to in your story. I have 2 boys who are 3 and 1 and a half and had a similar storyline. I started running and with baby one was running with the stroller. After baby 2, that became a challenge. I was much more tired and running with a stroller plus a toddler is simply not possible. So I started running in the evenings on the threadmill at home, but figured that that was just no fun at all. So I ‘gave up’ temporarily. How I am working 80% and have found the time to go running over lunchbreak. That is the perfect solution for me. Daylight, out in the woods. It is fun and that is the most important.
My body is not back to what it looked like before pregnancy and I know it never will and I am fine with that.
your body is all about acceptance and attitude. You should not be too hard on yourself and set achievable goals, otherwise you get demotivated too quickly.
And you need a supporting husband – that always helps.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Mimi