Being a mother is more rewarding than I can describe, but it will also wear you out. No matter what age our children, the tendency is to put their needs before our own. Then one day we wake up and feel the effects of not eating well, missing too much sleep and not taking care of our aging bodies. I speak from experience.
The best parents are those who strive for balance in their lives. Life coach, author and mother Bria Simpson says it well in her 2006 book, The Balanced Mom: Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Self. She reminds us there is no need to feel guilty for taking time for ourselves.
Of course, balance is more than just taking time out. It is attending to and nurturing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives.
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I confess that I neglect my physical health most of all. Why? I don’t know. Perhaps it's a lack of discipline. Or maybe because I feel I’ve fallen so far behind that I can never exercise my way back to a fit and trim form.
Since the birth of my son, I’ve ventured to various fitness centers. I’ve entered into long term contracts, only to stop regular workouts after a month or two. I’ve paid for individualized training and then discontinued the sessions because the newly hired 25-year-old trainers are clueless about the unique needs of women over well, over a certain age. I’ve toured, then quickly exited, fashionable centers frequented only by those with 18 inch waists and the right outfits.
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So imagine my delight after recently discovering a fitness center where the intimidation factor is zero and my body shape is not comic relief for the other members. Locally owned and operated, the Endless Fitness Center is a perfect place for busy moms who seek personal attention and a supportive environment.
Owners Rik, Maria and George strive to make Endless Fitness a results-oriented, family friendly facility. Experienced and credentialed staff members are available to assist you with your health goals, including personal training, lifestyle and nutrition counseling. They offer various packages and programs, each tailored to your unique needs.
You may be interested in one of their beginner or advanced boot camps, excellent physical training programs for those who prefer working out with a group rather than alone.
Endless Fitness offers reasonable prices. Pay by the month or purchase an annual membership. You can sign up as an individual member or opt for a family membership at a discounted rate. Group rates are also available.
Visit the Endless Fitness Center website or Facebook page for further details. Or better yet, stop by for a tour. Tell them that Dee sent you!
Endless Fitness
1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 740
Woodstock, GA 30189
678-402-6755
