At times Moms find themselves torn between taking care of themselves or the rest of the family. This leads to, among other things, an imbalance diet: An accumulation of unwanted pounds and constant excuses about not having time to workout.
It’s time for a reality check. Stop accepting excuses. With a few simple steps, you can reorganize your perception of you and your time to work out. Begin the journey to consistent workouts by developing a strong, positive mindset. With small, manageable steps, home, work, child care, friend, and family commitments will mesh with your healthy goals for life.
Step 1: Don’t make TIME an excuse. For a week, try writing down everything you do in 15 to 30 minute increments. It’s guaranteed that you’ll find slots in your day to squeeze in some exercise. As you begin to reap the benefits from working out, you’ll find ways to prioritize your schedule.
Step 2: Just say No. Don’t be afraid to say no, when priorities to care for yourself and your family don’t fit. Many Moms find themselves involved in mystery shopping, tutoring, volunteer activities, story times, and MOMS Club activities. However, you may have to pare down your commitments in order to prioritize your exercising habits and still be committed to your family. Slow down on the extra curriculars and focused on the activities that benefited all of you.
Step 3: Start out slow. The initial workouts should be two or three days of strength and body weight exercises during your favorite evening shows. Once you’re feeling comfortable supporting your weight, start incorporating hand weights and adding exercises that stress multiple muscle groups. Investing in a stability ball will allow you to progress to core stability routines that work the full body. As you benefit from exercising, momentum will build. Before you know it, you’ll be craving more and finding ways to carve out additional time in your week to work out.
Remember, when mamma’s happy, the whole family is happy!
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