It's so easy, as we run around doing our crazy mom thing, to not listen to the signals our body is giving us. I love this blog post by my good friend Jennifer Malocha of Wuhoo Fitness in Bellevue, WA. She's a fantastic personal trainer who knows all too well how hard it is to be a mom, and she has really great programs that help real women with real bodies get real results. If you're in the area, be sure to check her out! Even if you're not in the area, she has a fantastic website that can help people around the world achieve their fitness goals.
"I am sometimes guilty of ignoring what my body is trying to tell me
because I am 'too busy' to slow down or I have to 'do my scheduled
workout' or some such nonsense. The reality is that when I slow down
and allow my body the rest it needs I perform at a MUCH higher level.
It's funny though how easy it is to ignore the little warning signs and
when I keep ignoring them it usually results in a trip to the doctor
which MAKES me slow down. [click here to read the rest of the post]