Advantages Of Being A Mom

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It's not just a saying that "…Being a mom is the most important and the most difficult job on earth." Moms are almost expected to be super-human: maintaining a home, cooking, homework, bathing and caring for little ones, caring for not-so-little ones (depending on how self-sufficient your husband is) and, very likely, going to work. It's no wonder most of us don't have time to get back our pre-baby bodies. When do you fit a workout (or even a shower for that matter) into that kind of schedule? But, here's a little secret you might not know: if you manage to fit some exercise into your ultra-demanding schedule, it will get easier…not easy, being a mom is never easy, but it will make it easier to accomplish all the things you have to do in a …show more content…

Get plenty of sleep. When you're sleepy, your body tends to crave food - trying to get that energy it needs to get through the day. I know as a mom getting a good night's sleep is easier said than done, but if you're looking to lose weight, lack of sleep is one of your biggest enemies. 7. Find a motivator. It can really be anything; an event you'd like to attend and look stunning for, a person you want to impress, a pair of jeans you want to fit in. Find something that will drive you to reach your goal. If you can't think of anything, think of the positive example you'll be setting for your kids. Strong, healthy mothers are more likely to have strong, healthy kids. 8. Play with your kids. Don't knock the benefits of a good old game of tag. Getting active with your kids will make it easier for you to fit exercise into your day. It's really killing 2 birds with one stone - you get in a workout, they get playtime with their favorite person - you! 9. Find a sugar replacement. And no, I don't mean substitutes like aspartame (although there are some good natural replacements out there today such as xylitol), I mean reach for carrots and hummus instead of a cookie. Sugar is not only addictive, but can cause a plethora of health issues. It's not as hard as you would think to significantly reduce your intake and you will feel the benefits (and so will your

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