My heart does get pumping when I head out for a run or tear up the treadmill at the gym, but sometimes motherhood calls and it prevents me from doing either. So...I've found a fun, alternative workout that gets the blood moving in my postpartum bod. I call it Dance Party.
Okay, it's not quite what you're thinking with the disco ball, light show and special effects. Instead, my version of Dance Party involves a hot 80s mix and Baby Max, who we've now nicknamed, "The Lunchie" because he's got a big appetite and really loves his "liquid lunches."
It's become a regular in our morning routine: Lunchie wakes up, has a fart storm, poos, I change his diaper, Lunchie has his breakfast, story time, tummy time and then...Dance Party! We put on a bunch of 80s tunes and dance away. It's kind of like weight training/pilates/dancing with a baby and it's super fun! And he really does like it and usually cries when I put him down. We do this for about 15-20 minutes and while it's not same intensity as running, Dance Party is quite the workout. Trust me!
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5 hours ago
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Hey Sharon! You are not alone in your dance parties!!! Brody and I frequently bust a move in our living room, and with a 21 pounder, my arms are beginning to look like schwarzenegger's! I've found that just caring for a 10 month baby has gotten me into great shape and i'm well below my pre-pregnancy weight...partly due to lugging that dang car seat around as well as losing track of time and forgetting that lunch was 3 hours ago :) Love ya girl! Keep up the blogging, I'm a faithful follower!
you're too funny! you need to post a video!
Too cute!
Do you have a track listing of your 80's mix?
Excellent idea! I dance around and sing to Robby sometimes. He seems to love the song "Dear Jessie" by Madonna (an 'oldie' from her Like a Prayer album). He also likes to listen to the Rockstar Nutritionist - I work for her - she's a dietitian with a show for kids called "Jump with Jill" and she has an album out called "Get Me Goin'" - all songs for kids about healthy eating and exercise. Sounds like you're having as much fun with Max as I am with Robby! Yay!
Thanks for all the feedback---Anonymous: I just compiled a list of all my fav 80s music. We love Madonna, just like Runbuggy and also things like the Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper and Michael Jackson. However, use whatever rocks your boat and dance away!
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