My News 2: Fitting in fitness for busy moms

Slimmer Summer (Added: July 08, 2010)

Fitness expert and instructor Tracie Long visits My News 2 to chat with Tara Lynn about what moms can do to get in summer shape. (more)

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By Tara Lynn
Published: July 08, 2010

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Life never seems to slow down for moms. Whether the kids are in school or out, there are always a million things on the to do list and fitness is often left unchecked. But you can fit it in stress-free.

Fitness expert and instructor Tracie Long joined me on My News 2 to talk about easy ways busy moms can slim down during the summer.

Here’s some of her advice:

Plan ahead - You know when the kids are going to camp and/or the days that are the craziest at the office. Go ahead and pencil them in and fill in time for you and your fitness goals in the gaps.

Be flexible - Avoid the mind set that you have to be in a certain place or have a specific piece of equipment to workout. If you do not have time to make it across town after you drop the kids off or the traffic is too heavy after work to make it your favorite fitness class, put on a comfortable pair of shoes and walk around or go indoors and climb the stairs.

Create space - For the days you can not get out of the house or the weather is not cooperating, customize a small area inside to workout. You do not have to buy expensive equipment; you can pick up a set of light dumbbells and a medicine ball at most discount retailers. Workout during your favorite tv program or pop in your favorite fitness dvd to keep you motivated and your movements in check.

Pick up and go - Whether you are on vacation or your have time to kill before the kids get out of camp, take a queue from your surroundings. Walk, hike, run, use a park bench for step ups or push ups, you get the idea.

Pay attention to nutrition - As you plan ahead, plan to offset days that offer little to no time for exercise by paying more attention to what you eat. Nutrition-packed foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean protein and whole grains should make up most of your daily caloric intake.

Find out more at TracieLongFitness.com