My Daughter: The Baby Dumbbell

An upside to my inherent twitchiness is the drive to be fit. Just prior to my pregnancy, I was in the best shape of my life. I ran, played oodles of volleyball, and considered myself a bit of a gym rat. Now, 4 months after our daughter was born, I'm finally at my pre-pregnancy weight. Now it's a matter of getting back into pre-pregnancy shape. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be a MILF, am I right?

Alas! This is easier said than done. Having a baby does scary things to your body. Carrying a 9 pound bundle of joy in your kangaroo pouch splits your abdominal muscles clean apart. The result is a stomach that resembles something out of a Dali painting. My mother once told me she lost a bar of soap between these muscles right after I was born. This was not exactly the case for me, but you get the picture. More importantly, who has the time to work out when you're home all day raising a baby?

So without further adieu, I present to you...

The Baby Dumbbell Workout Plan!

The moves:


 - Bjorn Lunges & Squats

   - Baby Bicep Curls

 - Upright Baby Rows

* Be certain your baby is happy, safe, and conscious while performing the moves above. I once did a set of Baby Bicep Curls, unknowingly of the fact that Sadie was fast asleep with drool dripping on the floor. Oopsy!

- Crunches
- Double leg lifts
- Push ups
- Pelvic raises

* Bust out the moves above as quickly as possible while your baby is playing safely in his/her exersaucer, swing, etc.

Be sure to include some cardio into your week too. I love to walk and run with Sadie. We have a top-of-the-line MEC BOB Revolution stroller that is great for sidewalks and trails. (Big shout out to our friends in Toronto for this amazing gift!).

Well, someone's done napping. Time to throw her in the Bjorn and get my sweat on.

Ciao!