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Training Advice For A Fulltime Dad (Q & A)

Q: I'm a new dad with a 6-month old baby. I stay at home with my son and have found that I no longer have the time to train and eat right like I used to. Please help me find a way to get in shape while raising a child!

A: There are plenty of ways for a full-time parent to get in a good workout, eat right, and take care of him or herself while raising a child. Let's break it down by diet, training, supplements, and rest.

Diet

This should be the easiest part of the puzzle. Babies eat all day, and you can eat right beside them. Cook a big pot of pasta or rice. Microwave it and graze all day. Every time you make the baby a bottle - make yourself a quick whey protein shake. When you get up in the middle of the night to grab a bottle form the refrigerator, grab yourself a handful of lunch meat or egg whites. You have the ability to "graze" which our bodies (and metabolisms!) just love. Take advantage. Cook big meals and eat frequently - the baby never misses a meal, and neither should you.

Training

Finding time to train is the trickiest part of parenting, as most gym daycare centers won't watch a child under one year old. First, find ways to train abs every time you hit the floor. As your baby is learning to move and explore, use that time to do crunches and leg raises on the floor, right next to him. Counting out loud also provides the child with a strong neurological propensity for counting a very good thing. Also, while you may have to save the weight training for a time when someone else is watching the baby, you can use your time together to get your clothes ready, plan out a workout, have your shake and weight belt ready eliminate all those little excuses that stop you from going in the first place. The moment you have coverage, you should be ready to hit the door and then hit the gym.

Rest

Babies sleep a lot. When the child lies down, lay down with him. Aside from the normal precautions of not rolling onto the child, the benefits of being close are plenty. A daily recharge of just 20 minutes will give you full energy for another few hours. Even if you don't fall asleep, your body will benefit tremendously from just clearing your head and "zoning out" for a few minutes.

Supplements

With babies come routine - so take advantage of that. Every time you change that first diaper in the morning, pop your multivitamin into your mouth. Protein shakes should be automatic you're already making a bottle for the baby make yourself one in your little shaker! Keep your powders and pills on a nice high shelf, next to the diaper bag. Every time you change a diaper, recharge your bloodstream!

Many young parents believe that they just don't have the time to stay in shape. However, it's how they manage their time that makes all the difference. Successful bodybuilding - and parenting - are both built upon consistency and routine. If anything, thank the little rugrat for providing a daily structure that will assist you in your bodybuilding goals. After all, every successful bodybuilder will tell you that he reached his goals by following a good routine and staying consistent. Every successful parent will tell you the same.

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