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Keeping Fit With Family

Keeping Fit With Family

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Why is keeping fit so simple for my children, but a challenge for my husband and I? To my children, exercise means chasing each other, playing hide-and-go-seek, jumping and playing at the park. To kids, keeping fit is fun, as not much thought is put into exercise. Exercise means something altogether different to me.

When I was in college and throughout my 20s, fitness was a priority. Going to the gym was a regular habit, much like praying. Living in the city meant you walked everywhere. Healthy eating, which included Organic foods, was fairly easy to do. However, once I started having children, exercise became much more of a challenge. Many things can get in the way of it, such as family responsibilities, work and running a household. Now that I have hit 40 and my doctor wants to check my cholesterol, bone density, etc., exercise is a necessity.

Health and weight were never issues to think about years ago, but somehow the years have crept up quickly and I find myself realizing that exercise is more of a priority than ever. Finding the time is much more of a challenge. With three small children, it is difficult to just pack a bag and head to the gym. Constantly, I remind myself about the benefits of keeping fit. For instance, plenty of regular exercise will help me sleep better, move easier and keep my weight in check. Keeping fit with my body will also improve my mind and my thinking, having a better attitude and outlook on life is another benefit.

As I head back to the teaching world this coming August, I need to find blocks of time for keeping fit. I decided that I am going to buy those thick-soled shoes so I can walk for 20 minutes once I get up, then walk during my lunch hour. If I combine the exercise with some healthier food choices, than keeping fit should, once again, become an easy habit for me.

Once I am back in the habit of keeping fit, hopefully my husband will join me.



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