squeezing exercise in when you have a baby

O.K. Hot mamas so you're ready to get back to your exercise routine, you are motivated, your doctor has cleared you, and wait.... Who is going to take care of the baby while you go to the gym? If you find yourself nanny-less and grandma isn't an option, here are some options:

1. Invest in a quality baby jogger. This really isn't something that you should buy from e-bay or craig's list. You need to try out the baby jogger that you are going to log miles and hours with. It should feel comfortable to you and you shouldn't feel like you have to lean over to reach the stroller's handles. This will only lead to an achy back. Running and or a combination of running and walking with your baby jogger is quite a workout! It is much harder than running or walking on a treadmill, meaning you will torch calories while doing it! Besides, babies love to be pushed. It often helps them fall asleep.

2. Invest in a treadmill or elliptical trainer for home use. In my experience, the only way to avoid having your treadmill become a clothes hangar is to strategicly place it in front of the televsion. Allow yourself to indulge in watching your favorite movie, soap opera, trashy series, mtv, etc. ONLY while on your treadmill. Somehow watching the news doesn't seem to make time pass quite as quickly!

3. Try exercise videos that you can do at home. If you are on a budget, you can go to your public library and rent them. You can also get a new one every few days from Netflix.