My dearest hubby had to pitch in with the dishwashing and house cleaning chores. For more than a week, I couldn’t prepare the usual healthy dishes that are a fixture on the dinner table. Worst, I was not in the best spirits to be the darling mom and wife everyone goes home to at the end of the day.
Sadly, majority of families do not realize this critical factor to their own survival. When mom is on sick bay, the laundry piles up, there is no yummy food on the table (unless daddy loves his wok as much as his TV remote control), dust gathers up to several millimeters thick and there just is that melancholy and lonely air hanging around the entire house.
Specially for moms who are also working full-time, staying healthy is of utmost importance, as not only will the family home suffer if they get sick, but more so the budget – which is unthinkable during these hard times. It is therefore, imperative that we, mommas, have to ensure that we live, eat, think healthily at all times.
For me, I started doing this almost seven years ago when I decided to go vegetarian. Now that I am fast approaching middle age, I need to get a little bit more active as well to maintain my weight and keep my entire body more fit. Women are more prone to osteoporosis, but women with sedentary lifestyles are a lot more susceptible.
Menopause is also another milestone I will soon reach. With this are a host of changes from the hormonal level to the more obvious – the appearance. While I cannot escape menopause, I now have a “battle plan” to minimize its adverse effects. The hormonal activities may be impossible to affect, but staying healthy and fit will definitely minimize the discomfort. As early as now, I am starting to mentally prepare myself already, accepting the fact that it is just a phase and I will survive it.
I intend to cover all fronts. Aside from a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, I am also making sure that I have an outlet for the stress. Of course, blogging would be one of them. Cooking and reading are also top in my list of de-stressing activities that keep me relaxed. If you haven’t noticed yet, a momma’s moods have more profound effects on her family’s performance and stability than we all care to admit.
Last but not least, being able to practice a life of faith, knowing that the Lord is there for me every step of the way, helps me face life with a positive disposition. This helps a lot in maintaining my emotional and mental health. It is a comfort to have Someone bigger than myself to help me deal with life and the cruelties it can possibly bring on.
So, mommas, whether your families think about it or not, it is important that you take care of your health for their sake. A strong and healthy momma is definitely a hot momma, don’t you think?
