Think you need to join a gym to workout?? You don't! One of my favorite parts of Stroller Strides is the fact that we are outside- another favorite part is that the exercises we do can be done ANYWHERE- you don't need fancy equipment or a huge chunk of time. In fact, once you learn a few basic moves you can get a great workout in without leaving the house. People look at me like I'm crazy when I say it, but you really can get a great calf workout in while standing in line at the grocery store (just do some heel raises (toes in, toes out & parallel feet)).

Lean Mommy is a fantastic resource for workouts that can be done; with your stroller, wearing or holding your baby or my favorite chapter "The Mom-just-has-a-minute Workout". Here is a move we can all do (once we've gotten the OK to start exercising again). If your baby is too big for a front pack, through them in a backpack or a big kid can just ride 'piggy back'.

Now, I don't mean YOU literally- especially if losing 100lbs would put you back at your 1st grade weight. :) Imagine you were 100 lbs overweight- think you could lose it? On your own? Using only diet & exercise?

And she started the amazing social networking site, bookieboo, which I've told you about before. Bookieboo has become this amazing place for real moms to talk to each other about their struggles, successes, goals etc. There are over 40 fitness, wellness & lifestyle contributors on the site, including Stroller Strides' own, Lisa Druxman. If you haven't been there- check it out, become my friend & a part of the Stroller Strides group.

In addition to Bookieboo, Leah and Fiona (The Bantering Blonde), have started a radio show called MomActive. Their show will focus on staying fit & living a healthy lifestyle- all while being a mom! Don't miss their 1st show Friday 6/19 at 11am PST.

My all-time favorite quote from Leah is one that I completely identify with:

"I don’t do the exercise for me, I do it for my family. I’m a better mom and person when I’ve worked out. I’m more patient, loving, and of course have more energy. The days I haven’t exercised are like mornings without coffee…I’m an absolute shrew. I do it for them, and that is my motivation."

If you're on twitter make sure you are following me and Leah! She is hosting a twitterparty on Thurs 6/18 5-8 PST to celebrate the new show- so 'tweet in'.