How To Stay in Shape As A Busy Mom

Meeting the needs of your family while taking care of yourself can be a difficult balancing act. As a busy mom, health and fitness can easily be pushed to the side as other priorities get in the way. Time, accessibility and affordability can all become barriers disabling you from achieving your optimal health. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are so many fun, easy and time-productive ways you can start reaching your optimal health.

• Team Up With Other Moms

There are lots of reasons why working out with your best buds can help you achieve your health goals and make fitness something you look forward to. By joining up with other moms looking to stay in shape amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can begin to forge new and exciting social networks. You’ll be far more motivated to meet your exercise sessions if you have committed to a certain time and place.

Of course, not everyone is a born personal trainer with extensive knowledge of what exercise routine makes the most sense. That’s why testing out an online fitness training program can be a good option to consider. An online fitness trainer can guide you and your fellow moms along the way to advise your group about what training best suits your varying needs.

So why not give it a go? Reach out to people you know who are keen to get into shape and create your very own training group so you can achieve your health goals in a fun, social and interactive way.  

• Plan Your Weekly Meals

While exercise is fundamental to helping you reach your ideal body, it’s a waste of time if you’re not fueling your body with the nutrients it needs. During exercise, the glycogen stored in your muscles is used up for fuel. After a workout, it’s important you replenish your body with healthy and wholesome food to allow your body to repair itself and your glycogen stores to rebuild.

By planning out your meals for the week, you’re able to ensure you’re consuming the right amount of proteins, carbs, grains and other food types based on the needs of your body. Depending on your dietary requirements, personal preferences and training routine, you can adapt your meal plan. For example, if you’re looking to gain muscle, increasing your protein and calorie intake might be a requirement you can address in your meal plan. If you’re looking to lose fat, reducing your intake of carbohydrates while eating more lean proteins such as turkey and consuming a whole lot of vegetables and fruits are all things your meal plan can incorporate.   

Whatever your fitness goals, prior preparation in relation to both diet and exercise will be key to ensuring you can stay in shape in the most effective way and achieve long-lasting results.

• Spend Some Quality Time By Yourself

The importance of treating yourself to some love and kindness can’t be underestimated. As a busy mom, time spent by yourself can become almost non-existent. But, without alone time, your overall well-being including your physical and mental health can suffer. Leisure time that you enjoy for you and yourself only is endlessly rewarding as it allows you to relax, unwind and simply be. Without down time, meeting the basic needs of your everyday can become a challenge.

With that said, sticking to a weekly training session and eating healthily within a busy schedule can easily be overlooked, as other elements of your life take priority. By simply taking a bath with your favorite salt soak, spending an evening watching a funny film, or treating yourself with some undisturbed ‘me time’, you’re giving yourself the love and care you deserve. If you’re drawn to outdoor spaces, embrace quiet time in a natural space. The benefits of spending time in nature are endless. Remember to consider what time will work best for you and what activity you’ll find the most rewarding. After some quality alone time, you may be surprised to find you’re left with a newfound sense of energy.

Although at times life can seem overwhelming and working out can seem unachievable, these suggestions offer some fun, easy and affordable ways you can stay in shape as a busy mom. Life should be enjoyable no matter what and with a few simple adjustments to your schedule, you can start to feel as confident and healthy as ever.