As a new mom I can admit I kind of lost sight to the things that were important to me before I became a mother. For instance, my health. I find myself eating things that are quick just to run back to my screaming baby, where as before hand I prepped and ate mostly fresh fruits and veggies. I exchanged salads and meals from scratch for peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and instant noodles. I felt my health slipping away and before I knew it it was gone. No longer can I just put on my running shoes and go for a afternoon run or workout, those days were long gone. I sat for months abusing my body with salty foods and sugar refined drinks. I lounged around all day without an ounce of energy to fit in a daily work out. And one day I stopped and looked and the mirror and yelled at myself "SNAP OUT OF IT". I reassured myself and said self "You're a new mom, its not the end of the world it's the beginning of a new chapter". My health begins with me and only me. As a personal trainer I took great pride in my physical appearance, and now with the baby weight it's just another reason to get out there to show all new moms that they can do it too.
Today, I take the knowledge that I've gained as a fitness professional and mix it with the knowledge that I have gained as a new mom. I now work out with my son and he loves it. I use his body weight as my own personal dumb bell, while still giving him the attention he so craves on a daily basis. Instead of those quick meals, I just attach him to me in the Baby Bjorn and prep what I have to for my meals (without the screams). My life no doubt has changed dramatically, but my health shouldn't have to. So here's to the momma in you, salud!
See you in the gym,
Alicia Nura
