Alachua Personal Trainer Reveals 5 Biggest Obstacles for Busy Moms

May 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Nathan Trenteseaux is a local Alachua personal trainer, fitness coach and fitness business owner. Today, he reveals the 5 biggest obstacles a busy mom faces in her eternal quest for a better body.

"I have had the pleasure of personally working with many busy moms over the course of my career in fitness. Mother's are without a doubt the most selfless clients I have ever worked with, almost to a fault. Honestly, I wish they would just be a little more selfish sometimes and make their personal physical and mental health a bit more of a priority," said Trenteseaux

Trenteseaux claims, "Many good mothers miss the boat when it comes to their fitness. In general, they tend to think that it's okay to put all of their personal ambitions aside for the good of their friends and family. But, in reality, moms are not as effective as they could be when deviating from a healthy lifestyle."

Trenteseaux shares the five anchors that tend to hold back most moms from getting the better body they so desperately are seeking. Here they are, in no particular order:

Obstacle#1- Too Many Missed Meals - Especially Breakfast!

Many moms are simply on a roller coaster ride from dawn until dusk, dealing with the stresses of parenting and/or challenging careers. Mornings can be especially difficult since there is often the need to feverishly multi-task to get their kids and husband fed and off to school and work. Not to mention the fact that many busy moms today have to deal with their own demanding high-stress jobs.

So missing breakfast becomes a reality, often leading to a host of other missed meals and snacks throughout the day. This leads to a cataclysmic series of events that deprive your physique of lean, toned body mass while simultaneously priming your body to overeat junk food later in the day and store ugly, unwanted fat. Furthermore, starvation leads to low levels of blood sugar that zaps your energy and leaves you feeling foggy, irritated and lethargic all day long.

Look, there's always room for breakfast, 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. I recommend eggs scrambled with veggies and cheese and topped with salsa. For something quicker, take a 5-6oz. cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) and mix in some berries and walnuts for a quick, easy, healthy and delicious breakfast on the go.

Obstacle#2- Failing to Make the Daily Workout Appointment

This one is simple, yet very powerful. Think about it. Moms never miss an appointment for their kids. Why? Well, yes, it's because they love them! But, more importantly, it's because they love their kids enough to religiously schedule their appointments.

If you're a busy mom who is serious about your fitness, then you absolutely need to take the same approach with your workouts. 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 Munching in the Kitchen During the Day

I can't tell you how many times I have had a mom who has "been following the nutrition plan" with limited success to later find out there were some extra eats and treats in the mix. It wasn't that they were being dishonest about it, rather most people don't really comprehend how much they actually put in their mouth every day.

Think about it. How many times do you see most people just mindlessly eat something during the day? All of us do it and trust me, it can add up fast!

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 the answer is "NO," put it down and go for a walk, drink water or play with your kids to get your mind off food.

Obstacle#4- Too Much Cardio While Pushing a Stroller

High-intensity Interval training burns nine times more body fat than long, slow, boring cardio. Aerobic training burns calories but it simply doesn't increase your metabolism like interval training does. And the true power of interval training comes from the intensity of each work period. The keyword being INTENSITY.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love to see moms being active. It's great to get outside and move with your kids. However, we need to be honest about the fact that it's not really feasible to train with enough intensity while pushing a stroller. Rapid arm movement is the key to moving fast during sprints. If you're pushing a stroller, you're losing out on some much needed speed to maximize your results. Furthermore, I don't think it's safe to perform sprints while pushing a stroller.

So, get out and push a stroller, maybe even jog a little, but don't think that you're getting anywhere close to the same kind of benefit that you can get hands-free and in open space with all-out sprint intervals or metabolic resistance training.

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 their 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 junk food. So remember: "If you booze, you WON'T lose fat!"

Now, I want to be sensitive to those busy, hard-working moms who have a glass of wine at the end of the day to unwind and take some of the load off of their shoulders. Hey, I understand that. But, I also know there are other healthier ways to de-stress that don't have such a negative effect on your body composition. Such activities include stretching, foam rolling, walking, exercise, taking a bath, prayer time or reading a book.

Overcome the obstacles above to begin changing your life today. Even a busy mom can get in great shape while still taking care of the family. You'll look better and feel better for doing it. And to all the moms out there, have a Happy Mother's Day!

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Nathan Trenteseaux, B.S., YFS1, USC1, YNS, TRX-STC is the owner and fitness coach for a local Alachua group personal training fitness facility that features high-intensity bootcamp-style workouts. Underground Fitness Revolution specializes in 30-minute EXPRESS metabolic workouts for busy men and women. To book Nathan to speak at your local Alachua company, club, or organization, please contact him by phone at 352.682.3310 or by email at nate@UndergroundFitnessRevolution.com. For more information, please visit www.UndergroundFitnessRevolution.com.

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