My Little Fit Bottomed Dude

Lift my head? Seriously?

Happy Fit Bottomed Dude’s Week, everyone! In keeping with the theme of the week, I thought I’d talk this week about the littlest dude I know: my son! Not even a month old, this small fry has already inspired me to take my fitness to the next level. Which won’t be hard considering that during my pregnancy, my fitness was at about a level 0.

The minute the little guy came flying into the world, my pregnancy symptoms began dropping out of my life. All of the pain in my bones? Gone. All of my crazy need for comfort foods? Gone. All of that mind-numbing fatigue? Gone. Granted, I’m tired. But it’s a tired that gets better with a little sleep; not the bone-deep fatigue of pregnancy that made me feel like I was stuck in mud.

The best thing? I have my energy back. I feel normal again. I can bend at the waist, easily pick up scattered toys, chase my toddler around. It’s fabulous to feel fabulous! The little guy may have sucked out all of my energy during pregnancy, but he’s given me a renewed purpose now that he’s here. Now I’ve got yet another reason why I need to be a healthy, strong mom. I’ve got to be a good example for two now. I can’t wait to take both kiddos out when the weather gets warm; can’t wait to load up the stroller and get walking. Can’t wait to use the little guy as added resistance for squats while he’s small. Can’t wait to see him become a Fit Bottomed Dude himself. (He’s got a ways to go; guy can barely do a push-up and seriously has NO bottom.)

What dudes inspire you to be your very best self? —Erin