*Update*

This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  The winner is Jenna.  Congratulations!

I am a busy mom!  I work part-time, we just bought a house, and I write for several different sites including my own.  So guess what always gets put aside…working out!  I pay for a gym membership every month and it is literally 5 minutes from my house.  Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to get to the gym with my husband’s hectic work schedule. It’s frustrating since I used to work out several times a week.

After my son was born, I aspired to get my baby weight off as quickly as possible, definitely before the end of the first year.  This goal proved to be much more difficult than I had realized.  Chicks-N-Chickens launched a postpartum fitness program on DVD earlier this year, called Lullaby Exercises. I only wish I had known about the program after my son was born so I would not have been so frustrated with the last stubborn 10 pounds.

While it’s likely that your baby will sleep right through Lullaby Exercises, this lively, fun workout is designed to get you moving!  A couple of weeks ago I put my son in the Ergo and we started grooving to the hip tunes of Lisa Phenix.  I have to admit that I’ve never really had much success with fitness DVDs.  I’m quickly learning that if I’m going to get exercise in, I have to do something that offers the flexibility of working out at home.  And at only 35 minutes, you’ll get a decent workout without worrying about your baby getting bored, hungry, or fussy.  The squats are amazing and who knew you could tone your tummy without having to lie down?  Check out a preview!

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I have worn my son since he was born and I’ve learned to do pretty much anything with him in the carrier. Working out with him was a first, and I have to say that I got a really good workout (you know, the kind where you sweat!).  The music and workout are a really nice mix of soothing, fluid movements for babies while still maintaining an upbeat feel.  You’ll dance, sway, stretch and feel good afterwards!  My son was a very fussy baby and I really feel like this would have helped me get him to sleep while getting in some cardio benefits for myself.  While the recommended age for using this program with your baby is eight weeks to one year, my son really enjoyed this (perhaps because he’s so used to being in the carrier).  We laugh and he just enjoys being danced and bounced around.  And I don’t have to go to the gym!

Founder Darcy Novo Albrecht incorporates her years of fitness and “mom” experience into  this program to give moms a creative way to tone and shape their bodies while soothing their babies to sleep.  You can purchase Lullaby Exercises on her site for $29.95.

Win It!  I have a Lullaby Exercises program (including CD and DVD) to give away to one very lucky reader, courtesy of Chicks-N-Chickens. You’re absolutely going to love this!  Head on over to the site and then come back and let me know what you like most about the program or how you think it will benefit you.  Comments will close on November 7, 2008 at 10 pm PST and I will announce the winner here the following day. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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