As
a mom and a runner, sometimes I feel as if the miles and time have not been
kind to me. With the kids and with training for three upcoming half marathons, sometimes I just don’t recognize myself. I think the sore muscles and bags under my eyes (not to mention frequent
cab duty) sometimes make me feel not so good about myself. Here are some tips to help you start loving
your body again.
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Find an oil that
you like. I’m not talking about cooking or olive oils! I’m
talking about therapeutic oils - whether it be a lavender, spice, flower or whatever
your favorite fragrance is. I personally
love lavender due to its calming effect. I put four droppers full in my bubble bath immediately after my long
runs, and I just soak it in. I have even
found some lavender Epsom salts that I add when I am feeling sore.
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Get fitted for a
new pair of running shoes. Besides the terrific feel of retail therapy, a new pair of shoes feels
so good! And let’s face it, sometimes
just having something new is all it takes to change your mood.
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Go for a run. The pride of just getting out the door and
getting through the workout is enough. Burst
training (running up a flight of stairs or sprinting as fast as you can for one
minute and then walking two minutes) not only makes you feel good fast, but it also
revs your metabolism for the rest of the day. Tired of running? Then
drop and do push ups, burpees or jumping jacks followed by sit-ups. My new favorite is mountain biking. I love riding on the trails, and the cardio
benefit is so close to running that I don’t feel like I missed my run.
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Get a manicure
or pedicure. We pound our feet on the pavement all day
long. Have someone give you a foot
massage and some shiny new color on those toes - it’s a great way to feel sexy
again!
When
we run or exercise, we are not only helping build a strong beautiful body, we
are showing our kids a healthy lifestyle!
Armed with a mission to empower moms across the country to feel
beautiful no matter what their size, mother-of-five Becky Reece founded Sexy
Mom's Running Club (www.sexymomsrunningclub.com) to help busy
women make themselves a priority again, while still balancing career and
family.
You can also find Becky on Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks for the motivation!
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