Resolutions?

This time of year most people are thinking about their New Year's Resolutions. The sad thing is, for most, they are the same every year and typically revolve around fitness and diet. If you are going to make any resolutions this year, don't be vague - no "I'm going to start exercising and eating right." resolutions. Make them SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. If you have a specific goal that is not too crazy, one that you can measure and record in a specified period of time, you are much more likely to reach it.

Happy Holidays to Your Health!

Don't let the hustle & bustle of Christmas and New Year's end your workouts. You can fit them in if you make it a priority. To help you along, click here for some holiday homework to do while Stroller Strides is on a break!

Thank you Sarah Jessica Parker!

This Sunday's Parade had an interview with Sarah Jessica Parker. When asked about balancing motherhood (she has a 7 year old and 6 month old twins), Parker said, "I hear a lot of actresses pretend they don't have help, and that can't be true. It's really unfair to working women in this country who read [celebrity news] and think, Why can't I lose weight when I've had a baby? Well, everyone you're reading about has money for a trainer and a chef. That doesn't make it realistic."
Thank you, thank you, thank you, SJP!!!!! While she references working women, it really is true of all of us "normal" moms that don't have a staff to take care of everything so we can take care of ourselves. Heidi Klum walking the Victoria Secret's runway within weeks of giving birth is NOT normal! Most women are still trying to adjust to the fact that there is a new little person in their house and trying to figure out how to just get their teeth brushed and hair in a ponytail - we don't have someone to tend to the baby at night so we can get a good night's sleep, someone to take care of the baby during the day so we can workout, shower, and get ready, someone to plan and cook our meals, and someone else to take care of the daily errands - grocery shopping, bill paying, etc.
Moms, remember, it took 40 weeks for your body to change into that post-pregnancy body, give yourself at least that long to get it back. This isn't saying that you shouldn't be exercising and eating well as soon as you can, but don't get down on yourself for not looking like the latest celebrity who just had a baby 8 weeks ago. Focus on healthy choices and doing the best for you and your baby.