This is not the usual Fit In A Hurry blog post.

You see, I just finished a baby marathon…scratch that, my wife (who I must say is a warrior princess) just finished a baby ironman times three!  We now have a beautiful baby boy, and I’m sure all the parents out there can relate to how an amazingly emotional moment it is when you finally see your baby for the first time.

My wife decided to birth naturally and when it finally came down to the “pushing phase” I’d have to say she would’ve had a much tougher time if she wasn’t already in amazing shape.  The birthing process, in my opinion, is the toughest physical endeavor one can go through.  And, because only women can experience this process I now have an even greater appreciation for all the mom’s out there, especially my wife, my mom, and my wife’s mom.

So where exactly am I going with this blog?

Well…when the going gets tough, most people give up way too early on their fitness goals (and other goals) and don’t trust the process.  They’ve given up appreciation of how much work they’ve done up until the most difficult hump that they never get to experience the fruits of their labor (no pun intended).

Do not give up on your fitness and fat loss goals, and certainly do not neglect to take good care of yourself!

In all the craziness of your busy lifestyles with your children, the long days at work, the birthday parties and family gatherings, the school plays, the endless homework, and the huge messes at home – you must take good care of yourself.

Forget about always trying to get into beach body shape, or trying to get back into that “black dress”. These are still valid goals to have, but parents have a much bigger stake when it comes to staying in optimal shape – to consistently set a good example of health and vitality for your children, and so that your children and children’s children may have the honor and joy of celebrating you and life with you for many years to come.

Eat healthy and supportive foods, exercise consistently and figure out a way to integrate it seamlessly into your lifestyle and you’ll not only create a strong body, but a strong mind that you’ll never take your health and fitness for granted – ever.

I’m in the fitness business and I help busy people like yourself stay in great shape, but this blog post isn’t about that.

I hope the following video will inspire you and better summarize what this post is about – health, strength, and longevity.

80 and Fit!

Be Strong!

- Rommel