Staying in shape not only improves your appearance but also helps you keep up with the kid. Who knew!
We all did.
Perhaps I didn't know just HOW important staying strong for a little one was. From picking her up and putting her down to leaping up from a sitting position to chase her, I've learned the hard way that one must be physically ready to handle a kid. My arms were sore the first few weeks I had Jordan because I wasn't used to carrying a child in so many different positions. I've also dealt with a sore back because I wasn't ready for all the lifting associated with moving her around the house. Instead of complaining about it, I'm proactive in my exercise routine to combat any muscular weaknesses.
But enough preaching. Onto specifics. A Facebook friend asked me to share my arm workout after seeing this recent picture.
My arms are not as "cut" as they could be. I tend to carry fat just below my rear deltoids and above my triceps. I'm benefiting from a good pose here (and not benefiting from a bad shirt that makes me look pregnant). Regardless, my arms are pretty strong after a lifetime of lifting weights, practicing yoga, taking pilates and riding horses (an excellent full-body toner). If I was more diligent with my diet, I would have that true "cut" look you see so many really lean women possess.
We all did.
Perhaps I didn't know just HOW important staying strong for a little one was. From picking her up and putting her down to leaping up from a sitting position to chase her, I've learned the hard way that one must be physically ready to handle a kid. My arms were sore the first few weeks I had Jordan because I wasn't used to carrying a child in so many different positions. I've also dealt with a sore back because I wasn't ready for all the lifting associated with moving her around the house. Instead of complaining about it, I'm proactive in my exercise routine to combat any muscular weaknesses.
But enough preaching. Onto specifics. A Facebook friend asked me to share my arm workout after seeing this recent picture.
My arms are not as "cut" as they could be. I tend to carry fat just below my rear deltoids and above my triceps. I'm benefiting from a good pose here (and not benefiting from a bad shirt that makes me look pregnant). Regardless, my arms are pretty strong after a lifetime of lifting weights, practicing yoga, taking pilates and riding horses (an excellent full-body toner). If I was more diligent with my diet, I would have that true "cut" look you see so many really lean women possess.
