Everyone knows that having a child brings on a plethora of new responsibilities. Gone are the days of getting out of the house in ten minutes or fewer without having to run back inside for some forgotten item. As moms, we face many new challenges, one of which is balancing life activities. We have to find the time for things that were once an easy part of everyday life, such as exercise.
I have found that I need to redefine exercise for myself. I can no longer hurry off to the gym to put in an hour on the machines to complete my weekly workouts. I have not been able to work those fun cardio classes into my schedule like I used to do with friends. It is not for lack of wanting to, I have simply had to prioritize my activities. It is true that in many ways mom’s needs come second to baby’s, but if we are not taking care of ourselves, we cannot properly care for our babies. That is why I have changed the way I get my exercise to include baby.
