I hope this article How To Fit in Workout as A Busy Mom can add to your knowledge when you need a healthy life.
As moms, time is limited. As a result, we may not make healthy food choices or dive into a work out
because we are already stressed with life.
Between working, feeding, cooking, cleaning, and the million other tasks we juggle on a daily basis, I understand the obstacle of consistently carving out personal time. It would be easy for me to say that you do have the time, or everyone has the same 24 hours in their day, but I know that is not the case!
While there is some truth to those pieces of advice, I understand how it feels to have so much on your plate that adding one more thing would feel impossible, especially if that one added thing has to do with health and fitness.
However, think about how many times a day you're on social media. Whether you are scrolling your
news feed or watching someone else do a workout, you may easily spend a few hours a day on social
media when you could be taking 20 of those minutes to complete a workout. Altering your daily habits to fit healthy practices into your schedule is important, and you can do it, but will you?
1. Plan ahead: Once a week, or at the end of each day, create a schedule of everything you have to do in the coming days and plan exercise into that schedule the same way you would anything else.
However, think about how many times a day you're on social media. Whether you are scrolling your
news feed or watching someone else do a workout, you may easily spend a few hours a day on social
media when you could be taking 20 of those minutes to complete a workout. Altering your daily habits to fit healthy practices into your schedule is important, and you can do it, but will you?
Here are a couple of tips to help you free up space in your schedule to take on a new fitness routine so you can improve your life and have increased energy.
1. Plan ahead: Once a week, or at the end of each day, create a schedule of everything you have to do in the coming days and plan exercise into that schedule the same way you would anything else.
Exercise should be no different than scheduling a doctor's appointment, and taking the time to write out these "appointments" really makes a difference! By doing this, you will clear your head of all the clutter, ultimately realizing you can do a 20-minute workout the following day.
By planning your meals and respective grocery list, you will be less likely to succumb to fast food and unhealthy snacks because your plans support your new health goals! You can even take that one step further and prepare your meals in bulk, refrigerating or freezing your ready-made meals so you are not left wondering what to make every time dinner approaches. Also, plan ahead and store healthy foods at your desk oatmeal, nuts, and dark chocolate, too. And do not forget your water bottle!
2. Start somewhere. You do not have to workout six days a week for an hour each session. Start with 2-3 days a week doing 20-30 minute workouts, and work your way up once you feel comfortable with your new schedule. Then, you can add a 4 th day or a 30-40 workout. Get into a routine and stay consistent! Consistency is key.
3. Commit. This can be difficult. I work with women, every month, and these women have multiple children, full-time jobs, spouses, and meetings that are vying for their time, but if they can do it, you can, too. You just have to decide and commit. Invest in yourself, and health suddenly becomes a priority. Once you truly commit, you will figure it out and successfully fit fitness into your schedule.
2. Start somewhere. You do not have to workout six days a week for an hour each session. Start with 2-3 days a week doing 20-30 minute workouts, and work your way up once you feel comfortable with your new schedule. Then, you can add a 4 th day or a 30-40 workout. Get into a routine and stay consistent! Consistency is key.
3. Commit. This can be difficult. I work with women, every month, and these women have multiple children, full-time jobs, spouses, and meetings that are vying for their time, but if they can do it, you can, too. You just have to decide and commit. Invest in yourself, and health suddenly becomes a priority. Once you truly commit, you will figure it out and successfully fit fitness into your schedule.
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