"While I'm standing by my baby's crib, patting her back to get her to sleep, I sneak in leg lifts and ab contractions!" Sarah Myers, Azusa, CA
"My toddler thinks it's hilarious when I jump around, so I do lunges and leg kicks while he eats. I get to be active and entertain my son!" Jamie Armstrong, Mt. Vernon, IL
"When I'm stressed, I inhale for four counts and exhale for eight several times. It really slows me down and forces me to relax." Marisa Sandora Carr, Maplewood, NJ
"When I need an afternoon pick-me-up, I drink hot water with fresh lemon instead of coffee. It clears my head - and it's caffeine free." Miriam Hsia, Parenting staffer
"I floss while my kids play in the bathtub. That way I can keep an eye on them while I do something healthy - and model a good habit." Marcie Stern, Frankfort, IL
"In the morning, I get into workout gear and tell myself I can't take a shower until I exercise. It usually gets me on the treadmill within an hour of waking up." Jennifer Zimelis, Grand Rapids
"So I don't put off my teeth cleanings, I invented 'dentist day.' We all have our checkups, and that night we swap stories over dinner." Jennifer Kelly Geddes, Parenting staffer
How do you stay happy and healthy? E-mail us at healthtips@parenting.com !
