Tip #2 - Exercise

Being a new mom, exercise is often the last thing on our to do list. Between taking care of Big D, dishes, laundry, cooking and working, exercise is never a big priority (especially when you cant go outside)
Here are a few easy ideas on how to get some added exercise in your day!

#1 Stairs - even if you have only a few steps, doing 5 minutes of stairs a 154 lb person would burn up to 50 calories. That's the equivalent of 1 piece of bread! Carrying a baby with you or even a bucket of laundry will burn up to 289 calories!


#2 A few minutes is better than nothing - Do a quick set of sit ups, squats, push-ups, lunges, or dead lifts (with a broom handle if you don't have a bar) as soon as you wake up in the morning, and before you go to bed or every time you put your little one down for a nap.

#3 Dance! - Put on some tunes and dance as you clean and do your chores or with your baby. They'll love it!

#4. The Ball - An exercise ball is such an easy way to burn a few more calories. Sit on it instead of the couch! I also use the ball to bounce Big D to sleep some nights instead of using the rocking chair.

#5. Mamalates- mamalates.com has a great dvd available on their website (youtube clip above) Incorporating your child into your workout will make it more fun for you and for them, and easier to get the workout done, because they will be entertained.