168 hours in a week..... is it enough??

Time management..... It's a word we love and hate. Love it when it works, hate it when people are telling us we aren't using our time wisely. Last Monday there was an article in the Globe about how us working mom's "fritter" away our time every week. The article provoked many and I have read many of the comments, but I must admit I also found it thought provoking. It is true that I waste many hours a week either not planning things out well or simply spending too much time doing useless things. As much as this article offended many, it made me rethink my day and week a little. How can I make better use of my time? Me-time, kid-time, exercise, girlfriend time, etc. etc. I am going to evaluate what is more important to me and prioritize;

1. kids, 2. friends, significant other, 3. exercise.......
or,
1. ME (ie exercise), 2. kids, 3. ME - again....,

This is not to say I want my whole day to be structured and inflexible. I love spontaneous, long chats with my teenagers, or just reading for an hour, or lying in bed - awake - on a Saturday morning, or chatting on the phone with a girlfriend. But could I use my time better and fit more into a week? - ABSOLUTELY!! This article really hit a nerve in a lot of people. A lot of what the angry writers say is right, but I also think they know deep down they could fit more in.

The most common excuse I hear from my clients or prospective clients as to why they don't exercise more, or at all is lack of time. There is no time left in the day...

In order to fit exercise into your busy schedule it has to be at or near the top of your list. You are not doing it for me, your spouse or your trainer. You are doing it for YOU. At the end of the 'day' you are more likely to thank yourself for exercising than for keeping a tidy house. Think about how good you will feel. Think about your health, today and in the future. Think about what kind of a Grandmother you want to be......Great-grandmother?

There are so many ways to fit in exercise and a healthy lifestyle. In addition to Personal Training I lifestyle coach all my clients. Come and talk to me about how you can make this work for you.

Below is the link to the article.

Time management for working Mom's

Below is the link to the article in the Globe. Read it and tell me what you think. I want to hear from you.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/family-and-relationships/sorry-moms-168-hours-a-week-is-plenty-of-time/article1239478/

Maybe you have it all figured out and want to share your secret to success? Write a comment!!!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Elisabeth

How did I find the time with 4 boys?

It was simple. Right after I had met the kids' needs I met my own. I am not going to say I exercised every day or went to the gym and lifted weights regularly through all my child rearing years. But overall I was pretty consistent and I always lived an active lifestyle with the boys. By this I mean, walking my kids to school, the park and friend's houses. I was always known as the Mom who walked everywhere. In fact some times other Moms felt "sorry" for the boys and would give them a ride home from school. I asked them to please not do that, it was only a 10 minute walk after all. And now I am proud to have 4 active and healthy teenagers.

June Newsletter

The first Newsletter is out! Phew! Only 6 email addresses bounced back, and I am working on that. Thanks for all the positive feed back I have received so far. It is great to know you are reading and enjoying it. I am already working on next month's newsletter, but still waiting for you to post a question or comment or request!!

I look forward to hearing from y'all :)

Happy exercise!
Elisabeth

More on Bones....

Age 25-40 - You are building or stabilizing bone mass throughout your body. Women who exercise regularily during these years doing various forms of weight bearing or loaded exercise have the opportunity to prevent or diminish health risks associated with osteoperosis. This is the time to get started!

Age 40-44 - Bone loss begins, but is slight at this stage

Age 50-54 - First and most dramatic bone loss stage. You lose and average of 1.3% of bone mass every year until you 55 yrs at which point you will have lost approx. 7% of your bone mass.

Age 75 and up - The second major drop in bone density happens now and continues for the rest of your life.

The earlier in life you start your weight routine the more bone mass you can build, and thus the more you can 'afford' to lose later in life. But remember it is never too late to start!

See you at the gym!

Elisabeth

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog. It is here to give you a place to ask questions and make comments etc. I will also post articles here of interest to you in addition to links to past newsletters.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Elisabeth