I’m happy to inform you that I have been chosen to be a brand ambassador for Orthaheel & Dr. Weil integrative footwear. 50 ambassadors were recently chosen across the United States to embark on a 28 day campaign to add 30 minutes of daily walking into their lifestyles. So what does that mean? Well, over the next 28 days I plan on representing us mothers who may not get a lot of extra time to exercise. In fact if you’re anything like me when your Dr. asks if you’ve been exercising you say “Yeah I chase my kids around the house all day!”. I will be re-incorporating walking into my daily routine and sharing my adventure with you.
I’m Not as Active as I Used to Be
As most know I am now 29 weeks pregnant. Since I live in Michigan it can be hard to get outside during the winter and get any real exercise. I have to admit that I’ve used that as an excuse and have neglected myself quite a bit. In the summer following the birth of my first baby, even after being told I suffered from Spinal Stenosis I was up and walking every single day, at least 2-3 miles. It helped with my mental health as well as my physical health. After my second pregnancy I started to slow down as I learned how to manage caring for 2 children at once. By the time I found myself pregnant for the 3rd time I wasn’t exercising nearly as often, and not only could I feel that physically, but emotionally as well. I just feel like I’m not as strong, and that’s not something I want to feel going in to give birth in what will probably be less than 10 weeks.
Leading By Example for My Kids
I’m hoping that over the next 28 days I can build myself up to a regular routine of walking for at least 30 minutes each day. Because I have 2 children & I’m pregnant I don’t expect to get 3 miles but I do expect to start feeling better about myself again and about myself as a mother. I really want to teach my kids healthy habits and what better way to learn, than by example? We have a little neighborhood park about 1 mile away and I plan on making that my first destination. Why not have fun while getting healthy?
Let’s Encourage Each Other
Not long ago I asked all of you on my Facebook fanpage what kind of exercise you did while pregnant and I was amazed to see that almost all of you had no sort of regular exercise. I thought I was the only one! I hope to be an inspiration to you as well in any way that I can and I hope if you have time you will encourage me as well. Some days my only motivation is the other mothers I connect with. It’s going to be hard for me to put aside the dishes, the cleaning, the yard work, the distraction of the internet and make sure I do this every single day! So I will need all the encouragement I can get.
You Are Cordially Invited……
The official launch of the Walkabout happens TODAY. Those of you reading this now are invited to attend this live event from the comfort of your own home to learn more about this 28 day quest for good health & how to choose the right footwear for a daily walking routine. Simply login to:
www.wellbeing.com/2012virtualtea
11:30 – Noon EST – Moderated session
Noon – 12:15 EST Q & A session with Dr. Weil & Phillip Vasyli
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About Orthaheel & Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil is an internationally-recognized expert for his views on leading a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health care. Approximately 10 million copies of Dr. Weil’s books have been sold. Learn more about Dr. Weil: https://www.weilbeing.com/meet-dr-weil or visit the blog: http://healthyfootnotes.com/
Phillip Vasyli is an Australian Podiatrist who in 1979 invented his first heat-moldable, pre-fabricated orthotic, dramatically altering the podiatric medical scene with a less expensive, more efficient alternative to traditional orthotic treatment. He introduced the award-winning Orthaheel brand in 1991. Learn more about him: http://www.orthaheelusa.com/meet-phil-vasyli/
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