What happens when a mom of two beautiful kids is passionate about her fitness and launches a Facebook page to encourage other women to be fit and healthy? She earns a massive fan following from around the world (over one lakh and growing). Presenting Zuzana from California...
Zuzana shares what catapulted her into the beautiful world of fitness once again, “I was a professional tennis player and after I finished my career I got married and had two beautiful children, one after the other. Their names are Giana (3) and Lucas (2). My interest in fitness started more after I had my kids. I went through unexpected two C-sections back to back. It was not easy to bounce back right away, because I went through a lot of pain, especially in my tummy. It was very painful and it took me a while to start with my fitness routine again.”
One of the ways, she realised, to reach out to more such women was through social media, “I know that a lot of women go through the same experience as I did so I decided to start my page on Facebook. I wanted to inspire women and moms who would like to get back in shape and feel good again. I think it’s very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially after we have kids. Our body suffers a lot because we have to pick it up, carry it, we have to shower it on a daily basis, dress it up and do other things that we don’t realise exert a pressure on our bodies. Needless to say, kids are so much fun but they do take lots of energy from us every day, so it’s very crucial that we don’t underestimate our energy levels.”
Ever since I began my FB page, it has proven to be one incredible journey. I get asked a lot of questions from women from different countries
Zuzana does not mind giving in to her cravings every now and then, “I try to eat healthy but that’s not the case all the time. I don’t have a strict diet. I eat pretty much everything, but with moderation. I love chocolate, cakes, hamburgers and other good things, but I think everything in moderation is good. What about the kids? “I try to make a healthy food for the kids. That way I stay healthy with them.” She has important points to make about healthy food, “I think the breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I make sure I have a good quality breakfast, such as, eggs, omelette, oatmeal with fruit or some good smoothie. I love soups so I like to make soups for lunch and add some healthy sandwich with it. I try to eat dinner not later than 6 pm and I usually eat some protein as lean chicken, steak or fish with lots of grilled veggies. We need lots of protein in our body so we can function on daily basis. It’s very important to eat small portions throughout the day and add some snacks in-between.”
I know that a lot of women go through the same experience as I did so I decided to start my page on Facebook. I wanted to inspire women and moms who would like to get back in shape
The fitness enthusiast says, “I think it’s very important for us moms to find a little time during the day for ourselves, even if it is only for 20 minutes.” She goes on to talk about her workout regimen, “ I do my workout routines usually early in the morning, because otherwise I get very tired at the end of the day. In my opinion, morning workouts are the most efficient workouts. After my morning workout, I feel that I have more energy and it feels good to start the day right and it also makes us feel that we did something healthy for our body!”
“Ever since I began my FB page, it has proven to be one incredible journey. I get asked a lot of questions from women from different countries. I have received a tremendous response from Indian women and I am very pleased how engaged they are and how much they want to change and start working out and feel healthier. They are so sweet and very polite and it has been an honour to answer the questions they are concerned about. It is very difficult for me answer all the questions to the last detail, because there are so many women asking so many questions!” Zuzana, however, has already found a solution to this challenges, “ I have my 2-months full body transformation program. This plan helps women to get back on the right track and build some confidence again. They will get an insight into full workouts with description, every day for a period of two months. It includes warm up, training video for a particular day and also stretching at the end.”
Here is some first-hand advice from Zuzana to all the struggling mommies out there…
My best advice for moms who have a full time job is to find 20-30 minutes a day for themselves and try to squeeze workout routine to their schedule at least three times a week. They will feel much better, more positive and happier. The best time to work out is early in the morning. If they want to try my two months program, I highly recommend it. It’s so simple and effective especially for busy moms who don’t have a lot of time during the day.
It’s also very important to eat a lot of veggies, fruit and lots of protein to get lots of energy during the day. When I don’t eat or if I skip a meal, I feel very frustrated. I don’t have energy and it’s not good for my kids as well.
Another advice I have for busy moms is to find some time and get a relaxing massage, manicure or just go shopping. We deserve this time because we work so hard and if we just work, work, work it will have an adverse effect on our health. We need to stay healthy, strong and happy for our kids, our husbands and our family members who love us dearly.
by Namrata Gulati Sapra
