Longing For the Waistline of Yesteryear?

Do you have a pair of jeans that fit in high school? Stashed away in hopes one day you will be able to wear them again? Ignoring the fact that they have zippered pockets and Cargo tool-loops, you aspire to shimmy your way into them and party like it’s 1999. As we get older, we definitely get more comfortable. If we found a spouse and a decent career, we figure we no longer have any reason to look like a fitness star. You might spend your entire weekend on the couch, watching football, eating lil smokies, and drinking beer. But, let a child come into your life and you will realize just how much this comfort level has affected your life.

Chasing a toddler around should not make you winded. They do move fast, but they have awfully short legs! Candy Land should NOT make you hungry. If you need a nap after ring-around-the-rosies, you might want to consider your waistline as the culprit.
 
Just as children can bring your attention to your couch potato behaviors, they can also motivate you to do something about it. Think about it: how many times do we encourage kids eat their vegetables but reach for chips ourselves? Can you remember the last time you told the kids to “go play!” as you sat in front of the television, distracted or even aggravated by their noise?

The bottom line is: Your children deserve healthy parents. Whether or not you realize it, you deserve it too! Making a lifestyle change can be difficult; that’s no lie. But when you consider the alternative, missing out on a good portion of your kids’ childhood, it’s a no-brainer.

The trick is to ease into it. Don’t expect to be back in those jeans in a month, and don’t let those jeans become your only goal. Do it for your health, your future, and your child and the weight will fall off. Do it solely for your weight and you may become discouraged when it takes too long or complacent once the goal is reached.

Finding your way through the maze of at home fitness routines and nutrition programs can be dizzying. It doesn’t have to be. With the right dedication, nearly any program is better than none. Choosing one that is easier to stick with and follows through on it’s promises of big results can only help. P90X, 10 Minute Trainer, and Turbo Jam are just a few of those top of the line fitness programs that will have you back in those jeans and totally kicking butt when it’s time to play tag!