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The Well Mom: Get A Rockin' Bod On A Budget

“If you are with other women and you’re having fun and feel connected, you’ll get motivated,” says Sara Holliday, a San Diego-based family therapist, yoga instructor, and owner of Fit by Sara.

Thanks to the Web, there are some easy ways to get connected. Join a cyber-fitness community like Moms in Motion (www.momsinmotion.com), a national program that organizes real world weekly runs or walks for moms.

Tap into resources like Yahoo! Groups (groups.yahoo.com) to find fitness-minded people in your area. Search “moms, exercise, and your zip code” at groups.yahoo.com and see what turns up. I’m on the LA-based Peachhead fitness group on Yahoo! and just this week, I’ve gotten some emails from fellow moms who want to run or share Pilates sessions, etc. Spread the word among your Facebook friends. Or tack a real note onto a bulletin board at your child’s preschool, your Mommy & Me class, or even your pediatrician’s office.

2. Virtual Trainer
Craft your own workout and stay motivated just by checking your inbox. Fitness magazine’s Web site sends out free workout tips tailored to your personal goals. On the Women’s Health site, you can find FREE workouts to download to your iPod!

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