The 5 Biggest Obstacles for Busy Moms

May 6, 2009 - PRLog -- Obstacle#1- Too Many Missed Meals- Especially Breakfast!

Starvation leads to low levels of blood sugar that zaps your energy and leaves your feeling foggy, irritated, and lethargic all day long. Look- there’s always room for break fast, you just need to make the time! Better yet, plan and prepare a breakfast high in lean protein and fiber in advance the night before to best ensure you stay the course.

Obstacle#2- Failing To Make The Daily Workout Appointment

In my experience, most Moms work best when doing their workouts either first thing in the morning while the kids are still sleeping, or right after they drop their kids off from school. It seems that too many unexpected obstacles come in the way of an afternoon or evening workout for the typical mother. But, regardless of when the best time may be, just schedule it in and stick to it like it’s a family commitment!

Obstacle#3- Too Much Mindless Noshing In The Kitchen During The Day

Furthermore, moms get into trouble with the frequent snacking practices of their children and it’s tough to pass on food when it’s always in your face. My advice is to guard your mouth with lock and key. Ask yourself every time you bring something close to your lips the following question: “Will this help me burn fat and build muscle?” If NO- put it down and go read a book.

Obstacle#4- Too Much Cardio While Pushing a Stroller

High-intensity interval training burns nine times more body fat than long, slow, and boring cardio- keyword being INTENSITY. So, get out and push a stroller, maybe even jog a little, but don’t think that you are getting anywhere close to the same kind of benefit that you can get hands-free and in open space with all-out sprints.

Obstacle#5- Too Many Glasses Of Wine In The Evening

Nobody wants to hear that a glass or two of wine at night is going to stop your fitness goals in its tracks. But the reality of the matter is that alcohol has the double-edged sword of both paralyzing the fat-burning process while simultaneously creating fat within the body. Plus alcohol tends to lower inhibitions leading to the consumption of other junk food. So please remember- if you booze, you WON’T lose!

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BJ Gaddour, CSCS, YFS, is an internationally recognized fitness boot camp instructor and personal trainer. He is also the co-creator and fitness director of Workout Muse, the world’s most trusted source for fitness music and media production. For a free rapid fat loss starter kit, including a free workout music mp3 soundtrack, please visit www.workoutmuse.com today!