So being my area of expertise I could likely give you 200 but let me share with you the TOP TEN geared towards busy moms ( meaning all of us! )
1. Create a plan (not a novel ) in your daytimer, blackberry ,outlook or whatever you use of when and where you will do what to get fit. Make it realistic. Daily regular shorter bouts of exercise are better for habit forming behaviour. For example. 1O minute tune-ups .
2 Get a buddy. Women are much more likely to stick with a program where there is a social incenctive. Classes are great too!
3. Don’t waste time not knowing what your doing. Anyone who spends hours working out without results will likely quit because who want to do something for nothing. Get a trainer, read, search online for programs. Learn what type of exercise is most effective so your time is well spent.
4. Get to bed earlier. Being sleep deprived causes your body to store fat and your workouts will suck because you nothing to offer them. Cut out your nighttime TV which wastes your time and disrupts your sleep.
5. Cook lean and mean. Create a meal plan based on facts. Cut out nightime complex carbs and get protein in EVERY meal.
6. Choose activities you love. Dance, running , swimming. Alone these do not provide all the components of exercise but loving exercise is the foundation for motivation to getting in the harder work like strength training. Video game fitness is definately growing more popular. Check www.easportsactive.com
7. Make a goal. Review it weekly and monthly. Revise your goal every 3 months minimum.
8. Make fitness a family affair. Get outside and play run and jump with your kids. Do gym dates with hubby. It can be great way to light a spark!
9. Strength train at least 2 times weekly. Lean muscle mass increases your metabolism and strength training is the best way to get more.
10. Get honest with yourself. Most of us have a long list of excuses about why we dont take care of ourselves. It really can be done anytime anywhere. You can do stairs in your home or office building. You can pull kids on a sleigh for strength and cardio, you can find a good exercise DVD, you can create stations around you home, you can involve your kids.
Thanks to twitter moms for posting a great contest that helps every get all the tips they needs to get on track!
http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/share-10-ways-to-get-fit-after
