Body after Baby

Body after Baby Fitness Event- The Introduction

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Welcome to the Body after Baby Fitness Event!

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Oct. 21-30

From Oct. 21 to 30, we’ll hear from a variety of guest writers -all mothers- who share their personal weight loss and fitness experiences. These moms have all met different fitness and weight loss goals and come from a variety of backgrounds. Some of these moms have met their “final” goals and now work on maintaining the fitness level they’ve already reached, while others (like myself) are still working to get there. Many of these women have inspired me to be healthier and more active in my own lifestyle. We’ll probably never have our pre-pregnancy hips and tummies ever again, but we can still be healthy and happy while we keep up with our kids!

You may not agree with all the points of view and lifestyles represented during this event, and perhaps some of them truly aren’t feasible for you or me…but my hope is you’ll be able to relate to one or more of these awesome moms, and figure out what will work for you. Let’s inspire each other to be healthy and comfortable in our own bodies!

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 23, I’ll be hosting a fitness giveaway on My Life: A Work in Progress, so keep your eyes out for that! I’ll be giving away sample tins of SKINNYbits and ENERGYbits, as well as a $35 e-certificate to Road ID, and a thick Sweaty Band.

Please read the disclaimer below before reading any posts associated with this event:

Disclaimer: All information presented during this event is purely personal opinion and shared for educational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise, weight-loss, or nutrition program. Please note, My Life: A Work in Progress does not necessarily endorse any opinions presented by guest writers during this event. Not all exercise or nutrition programs are suitable for everyone.

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Looking for guest posters! “Body after Baby” series

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I’m looking for mothers to guest post during a “Body after Baby” series starting October 21. Summer may be over, but it’s never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes and meet fitness goals! Are you a Zumba instructor? Personal trainer? Bodybuilder? Nutritionist? If not, you don’t have to be a fitness or health professional to guest post! Are you a mom who has met significant goals in fitness and/or weight loss?

If you’d like to share your personal story and inspire and encourage other mothers, please email me at emegburg@mylifeaworkinprogress.com. Thanks!

~Elisebet

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Getting fit at home: GROOV3 “Living Room Sessions”

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I’ve been promising for a while now to start a “Body after Baby” series, and I’m happy to announce that series is still in the works! Look for “Body after Baby” next month. This series will feature a great line up of mom guest posters, including a Zumba instructor and a professional body builder.

But what if you don’t have the time or money to be a “gym rat?” Well, one of the things the Army taught me is that you can be in shape and get a great workout without using anything other than your body. If you’re not sure where to start, a free online fitness video may help. Since you’re reading this post, I’m going to assume you have Internet and can log onto YouTube! I’ve come across a few fitness videos and programs online that I like, but the most recent is GROOV3.

Benjamin Allen, dancer and celebrity choreographer, founded the cardio-dance workout GROOV3 with the idea that dance should be fun and for everyone, of all ages and abilities. Allen has now brought his classes right into everyone’s home. His “Living Room Sessions” are free and available for viewing on YouTube.

I’ve done several of Allen’s sessions now, and I’m really enjoying them. Even my mother-in-law got into it while visiting! The sessions start off slow, while Allen shows you the steps. As the session progresses, the intensity increases, and you put everything together. I always break a sweat by the end. Are you coordinated? I’m not! I’m the epitome of the white girl dancing stereotype. Some of the moves I was able to get after a few tries, but there are others I’ll have to work on. But I didn’t feel like any of the steps were so difficult that I’ll never get them.

You can subscribe to Living Room Sessions on the GROOV3 YouTube channel. There are currently six sessions ranging from about 12 minutes to 24. If you’re not sure about diving right in, Allen does have some basic tutorials.

If you check out Living Room Sessions, I’d love to hear what you think! What workouts do you do at home?

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