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Introducing Fit4Mom Chicago Loop

Strength in Motherhood

By Sara Yaniga, Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown) September 13, 2018

One of the biggest challenges I have personally faced since becoming a mom is remembering to take care of myself, and I suspect I am not alone in this challenge.  I would love to go to the gym, go for a run or put my yoga pants to work somewhere other than Story Time or the grocery store, but the WHAT and the WHEN become the hurdles.  When should I go?  Should I set my alarm for 4am and try to get a workout in between the 2am feeding and 6am wake up?  After baby's nap? Before the older kids come home from school?  After work? After dinner?  And if you have young children, babies and toddlers - too young to be busy with school during the day, WHAT do you do with them?  You could hire a sitter, or join a gym with a daycare service, but that adds extra expense and stress to an act that is meant to alleviate your stress and make you feel good.

This is probably why many times over the past year I have hovered over the social media posts of Chicago mom Lauren Girardin.  Lauren is the owner of FIT4MOM South Loop - and she doesn't just help you get your body back in shape, but she builds community & support for the moms and children involved in the classes. (Yup, that wasn't a typo - young children, babies even, can participate in the STROLLERSTRIDES classes, so no need to pay a sitter!) There are also Moms Night Out, Movie Nights, Play date and more that are organized by Lauren on your behalf.  The best perk that FIT4MOM South Loop offers is this -  there are FREE classes on the schedle for anyone who wants to get a taste for what it is like to be part of this group of women!  Anyone care to join me on September 18th to see what it's all about?

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 18th - 1 Year Anniversary Free Stroller Strides Class at 11:00am

September 29th - Free Prenatal Class at 10:15am (Location: Weissbluth Pediatrics)

Check out FIT4MOM Chicago Loop's Website and Facebook Page for more information

Be sure to subscribe the Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown) Calendar for more fun events 

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