6 Excuses Derailing Your Post-Baby Workout and How to Beat Them
I can’t push four kids in a jogging stroller. It’s too hot or cold or rainy. I showered last night and don’t want to waste time showering again so soon. I don’t want strangers watching me sweat. These excuses flooded my mind every time I tried to return to my pre-kid routine of running in Central Park. Seven years into motherhood , I have finally found a workout that silences those voices in my head. To jumpstart my exercise plan post-kids, I had to start small, be consistent, and eliminate as many obstacles as possible. I needed a no-excuses environment. Excuse #1: I Can’t Get to the Gym I’m watching the kids, there’s a blizzard outside, my workout clothes are out of date, and a gym membership is too expensive. ADVERTISEMENT Thankfully, in 30 seconds flat, I can transform my bedroom into workout central. I open Pandora, roll out a yoga mat, and grab some dumbbells from my nightstand. My routine mainly involves yoga, dance, and calisthenics ,