Postpartum Weight Loss- Motivation to Workout for Husband and Wife

To Sara of Fit by Sara: “My husband and I are at least 20 lbs. overweight.  We know we need to workout, but just don’t have the motivation to get out the door.  What tips do you have to help us?”

From Sara of Fit by Sara: “Since you both want to get in shape, you can help each other.  Start of with “baby steps”-set a day and time to go for a walk together.  Walk for 5-10 min and look for something you can walk to.  The next day set your eyes on a marker that’s a little bit further away.  It only takes 2 weeks to build an exercise habit, because you’ll start to feel good.  Once you get into the habit of doing a little something each day, reward each other.  For example, set goals such as “I/we will walk everyday for 10-15 min. for 2 weeks”.  After you’ve met you goals treat each other.  How about giving each other massages? Or go on a date to the movies?”-Sara Holliday

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