House Wife Workout

I did not go to the gym today (that would probably be because I don't actually have a gym membership). But I am still wanting to work on the pregnancy weight, so I'm trying to work out more. Today, though, as I did my regular routine, I found myself thinking of the workout I was getting just by doing my chores.

I give you A House Wife Workout:

Cardio:

• Walked to the store, pushing Ruthie in stroller
• Played tetras with our groceries to make them fit into the bottom of the stroller
• Walked home
• Total: 1 hour and a half

Quads:

• Put away the groceries with a 14 lb baby strapped to my front, bending deeply from the legs to put away apples, yogurts, broccoli, etc
• Total: I would say I did about 25 squats

Arms:

• Squeezed the juice out of 15 oranges using my hand held (non electric) juicer
• Folded three loads of laundry
• Scoured the kitchen sink with comet
• Shook the kitchen and bathroom rugs
• Swiffered the kitchen and bathroom floor
• Cleaned the bathroom
• Total: I would say I did the equivalent of 4 reps of 15 with a 7 lb weight

Back:

• Carried a 14 lb baby in the Bjorn while I make a batch of granola and changed out the laundry
• Total: Not sure how to measure this, but if I keep this up, I'll have the sleekest lower back in town!

Not too bad! If only I didn't want to eat so many cookies, this might actually make a difference! =)