Comments on: A Fit Woman is Fit for Everything

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:23:58 +0000

“I decided not to be shackled to a weak past, but to build a strong future for myself and for my kids” says it all. Thanks for sharing and motivating. People like you are real heroes and pillars that inspire real people everyday.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:42:06 +0000

I’m 47 with 3 kids, 2 grandkids. I get SUCH a rush when one of my girls or their girlfriends say “Mom, you’re buff!” Twenty years ago when I was a full-time working single mother of 2 year old twin girls and a 1 year old boy, I knew I had to so SOMETHING for myself to stay sane. I was incredibly fortunate that two terrific young men had just started a karate club in my town. Karate helped me to focus, get toned, develop self-confidence, recover from a bad marriage, etc. It made me stronger mentally and physically. Now I am a third degree black belt, one daughter is a second degree, the other daughter and son are both first degree black belts. My 2 year old grandson is a nearly fearless, climbing, jumping whirlwind of activity. I credit it all to that day 20 years ago when I decided not to be shackled to a weak past, but to build a strong future for myself and for my kids.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:18:12 +0000

I just cut this quote out of the most recent T9 and posted it on my fridge. I am a 37 yr old mom of three kids age 4 and under, just ran my first 1/2 marathon (with my oh so supportive husband) and when my kids ask, “mom, why are you running?” I tell them “I run to keep my pipes strong and my body healthy.” I would be lying if I said that I eagerly jump out of bed at 5:30 to run but my hope is that my three kids will grow up seeing that fitness is just a part of a healthy life and that they will incorporate it into their lives. I hope that when my children are 16 they will see me, like Allison’s daughter sees her… a fit mom. Way to go and thanks for the inspiration to keep on running!

By: Missy

Missy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:16:26 +0000

Wow, 30 years of ultimate, way to go! Great sport but my knees could only take 3 years of it. Mountain biking for myself and hiking with our kids keeps me fit for everything now.

By: Suzanne Fields

Suzanne Fields — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:36:14 +0000

Fitness through the decades is how to stay fit for everything.
Thanks, Missy, for putting a disc on the cover and incorporating cleats in your comments. My fitness formula is putting on cleats to play ultimate for 30+ years…and, of course, balancing land sports with fins and bare feet for the water. thanks

By: Dino Mongold

Dino Mongold — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:18:19 +0000

I used to exercise for me, now I realize that working out is something I do for my kids too. To keep up with them, be strong for them, enjoy life with them, be there for them many years in the future. I used to think working out was selfish “me” time, but now I know it really isn’t.

By: missy

missy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:23:53 +0000

That your 16-year old even recognizes your existence says volumes!!! And the fittest mom…way to go!!!

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:25:28 +0000

How true. My 16-yr-old daughter declared me “the most fit” of her friends’ moms, which I took to be a huge compliment, especially as I’m adjusting to a softer, heftier post-menopause body than I carried for my first 50 years. YES, I AM fit–or trying to be, and glad it’s part of my identity.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:31:36 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. My workouts are the easy part- the rest of the day involves juggling multiple things at a time- such as cooking, child rearing, dishes, dancing with children, being creative with children, writing, and reading blog entries!