Did you get moving today?

Today has been a lazy day but I still tried to get a little bit of exercise in during my errands. As I walked into the grocery store for a couple items, I decided to skip putting the carseat into a shopping cart and instead carried it through the store. My little guy is a little over 14 lbs now so with the carseat I was lifting well over 15 lbs. I was asked several times by store employees if I wanted a cart as I walked through the store, did it look like I was struggling? I didn't think so...maybe they just never see people opt to carry their carseats through the store! When they asked I would just tell them "no thanks! I am just getting a little workout in today!"

I got my goods and went on my way. I went to a different store for some special dog food I get my dogs. This is a 35 lb bag of dog food and I carried it in one arm and the carseat carrier in the other declining assistance from the store clerk. I felt strong like super woman! I was done with my errands so I could finally go home.

I had a friend visit today so I still didn't get my workout in but that's ok! I added to my upper body routine from earlier in the day by soothing my baby boy with arm curls! Yes I was holding him in the cradle position and he was fussy so I extended my arms straight and then curled them up toward my chest and gave him a kiss on the curl up. He loved it! He was cooing and smiling as I brought him up to my face! You should try about 8-10 reps and see if your baby enjoys it just as much as mine did!

So while I didn't get a full body workout today, I feel just a little bit stronger because of all of the upper body work I did! Baby is happy, I'm happy!

Always make sure you use correct posture while exercising and especially carrying awkward items like your baby's carseat! I carried mine out in front with both hands and my arms flexed upward as well as alternating arms while flexing my arm up into a curl. Carrying those carseats with your arms extended down to your side can cause you to lean and isn't good for your back so always use those arm muscles!