Yesterday in LEAN we talked about physical activity- how to start it, how to keep doing it and how to learn to love it! And then we ran stairs in the Skydome.... lots of 'em.

So, you might be asking, how do I start, continue and love physical activity? Well, there are a few different answers to that question, but the most important one is SCHEDULING.

Many of us moms think of 'working out' as something we fit into our days when we can and we easily make excuses as to why we can't get moving. Some of my favorites include:

If we thinking of working out/getting moving as a set part of our day that has to be accomplished and it become a regular part of our routine- we will do it!

Life with Lily got so much easier once we got her onto a schedule and established a family routine- I realized last night that 1 thing that was left out of this routine- is MY time. So, I decided last night that starting today I was going to get up 45 min earlier & get my butt out for a run. Today was Day 1- I did it, had an amazingly nice, cold run with our dog & was back ready to get the rest of the family up- and you know what, I was in a great mood! Still am.. It's amazing how good you feel when you've accomplished something before your 1st cup of coffee.

Many of you have already made Stroller Strides part of your routine- you and your baby know that MWF you will be at the Dome, in class- that is just part of your weekly routine and nothing will get in your way... That is the 1st step to success- make it part of your daily routine and quickly fitness becomes part of your life- just like naps and bath-time.