Comments on: Fitness and Motherhood Open Thread http://www.mombian.com/2007/03/20/fitness-and-motherhood-open-thread/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kara http://www.mombian.com/2007/03/20/fitness-and-motherhood-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-76549 Kara Mon, 19 May 2008 03:10:01 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/03/20/fitness-and-motherhood-open-thread/#comment-76549 In my web search for other fit moms I came across this post. I'm not a lesbian, but I'm fairly certain that all moms--gay, straight, bi--share the same issues when it comes to balancing motherhood and fitness. I assumed (mistakenly) that because fitness was a priority before kids, fitness would assume the same place in my life after they were born. Having three kids in less than two years set me straight:-) Seriously fitness did rebound, but with lower expectations. My favorite fit mom solutions: I ride my bike on a trainer on the driveway/back porch while kids play; walk while pushing/pulling/hoisting children along; yoga or exercise with a physio ball while kids "exercise" with me on their exercise ball (hippity hop ball per kid required). I think making fitness a priority takes creativity as much as determination. Having goals and motivation help too, so hang in there for those WNBA games! In my web search for other fit moms I came across this post. I’m not a lesbian, but I’m fairly certain that all moms–gay, straight, bi–share the same issues when it comes to balancing motherhood and fitness. I assumed (mistakenly) that because fitness was a priority before kids, fitness would assume the same place in my life after they were born. Having three kids in less than two years set me straight:-) Seriously fitness did rebound, but with lower expectations. My favorite fit mom solutions: I ride my bike on a trainer on the driveway/back porch while kids play; walk while pushing/pulling/hoisting children along; yoga or exercise with a physio ball while kids “exercise” with me on their exercise ball (hippity hop ball per kid required). I think making fitness a priority takes creativity as much as determination. Having goals and motivation help too, so hang in there for those WNBA games!

]]> By: Reneé http://www.mombian.com/2007/03/20/fitness-and-motherhood-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-29131 Reneé Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:48:46 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/03/20/fitness-and-motherhood-open-thread/#comment-29131 I was a slow-but-sure distance runner before my son arrived. I can't blame pregnancy for the fact that I stopped training for marathons, since we adopted Jeremy. The challenges of raising an infant and toddler has made it impossible for me to sustain any kind of disciplined running routine. Since I am the primary mom, I am mostly limited to when the sun is up and the weather is good enough to throw him in the jog stroller and when I have had enough sleep the night before and when I have remembered to drink enough water to stay hydrated and.... On the positive side, my upper body strength has improved from schlepping him and all of his things around! I was a slow-but-sure distance runner before my son arrived. I can’t blame pregnancy for the fact that I stopped training for marathons, since we adopted Jeremy. The challenges of raising an infant and toddler has made it impossible for me to sustain any kind of disciplined running routine. Since I am the primary mom, I am mostly limited to when the sun is up and the weather is good enough to throw him in the jog stroller and when I have had enough sleep the night before and when I have remembered to drink enough water to stay hydrated and….

On the positive side, my upper body strength has improved from schlepping him and all of his things around!

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