Katy specializes in the mechanics of the female body, specifically the pregnant female body. Today I just want to share a tidbit that she wrote that has branched into a goal in my life. One that I haven't quite fulfilled to this point... But I'm sure trying!
Katy stresses in her blog the importance of using our bodies to move, and move, and move some more. She actually doesn't have any furniture in her living room -- she, her family, and guests all sit on the floor. They even eat on the floor.
This brings me to my goal: Walk 5 miles a day.
That's right folks. If you read the links attached to the words "pregnant female body" above (there is a different link for each word in that phrase, just so you know -- try them all!) you'll see that Katy actually suggests walking 6, but I'm only making it to 4-4.5 a day. So I think, for me, 5 miles a day is a more realistic goal. For now. Who knows! Maybe soon I'll squeeze out another 1.5 miles. I'll keep you posted on that.
The reason(s) Katy suggests walking so much is the importance of keeping our bodies optimally tuned for having healthy lives, and healthily bearing children. Walking is basically the perfect "exercise" for a baby-bearing woman. When we are walking properly, and often, our muscles and bone work synergisticly to relieve pain, and keep us aligned.
So here I challenge you to get up and walk more, and take your family with you. How many miles do you think you can clock a day?
P.S. I highly recommend looking into all of the link that I included in this post. Most of them are about the pregnant female body, and are super informative!
Thanks! Katy is a wealth of information. I am going to try increasing my walking (due in April!) and do more squats!
ReplyDeleteThats not a great way for Joe to carry the kiddo 5 miles. Uncomfortable at least....
ReplyDeleteI still carry George, for the most part. :) I won't be able to much longer!
DeleteWow! My first response is, "When will I ever walk 5 miles??" I would be interested to know how many I walk without meaning to. I should clock that, then I might feel more encouraged to get out and do more. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to check out those links. Thank you!
I have often wondered the same thing, Nonie! I'm sure a busy mama exceeds that on some days!! I don't get it all done at once either. We go on several walks a day to get it done.
DeleteI haven't met you yet (I know two of your sisters-in-law) but I applaud you for your efforts! I totally believe that keeping fit and moving while you're pregnant is the best thing ever. I think it helped me with both delivery and recovery significantly. Good luck with your goals and thanks always for the inspiring posts and thoughts. I really enjoy reading them!
ReplyDeleteI love love love you for introducing me to Katy's blog. I'm sure I'll be mentioning her in future posts as well. I've also tried to increase my walking! Cam and I did 8 miles up and down the hills on Antelope Island last Saturday --- great fun, and felt so good. That's the bottom line for me, walking just feels good (even at 36 weeks).
ReplyDeleteI envy your 5 mile/day goal! I'm going to try harder.
That's a lot of miles! I also want to clock what I do, my feet are tired when I go to bed, that's all I know! I can do better, though. Especially when it's cold.
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