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It’s no secret that an active lifestyle is a priority for me. After having a baby, it’s become even more important to me to stay healthy and to make time to be active each day. It can be so hard, but I like to make sure to get some sort of workout in each day. Sometimes, that means doing my favorite workout video, and sometimes that means simply going for a walk around the neighborhood, stroller in tow! ;) Whatever it is, I have found that being active and getting my body moving every day keeps me happy and sane and feeling my best!
I’ve had a few people ask how I make time for working out since I stay home with Sam. And it isn’t easy. Make no mistake. I just get creative. Some days, I get reallyyyy creative. Like, if he’s having a terrible nap day, I literally will hop on the spin bike for however long he’s down, and then stop when he wakes up, feed him, play with him and then hop back on the bike at his next nap. Bonus: Playing with a baby is an awesome workout! Plus, the heavier he gets, the more the weights are upped. ;)
It’s definitely been an adjustment, but figuring out this whole motherhood thing is so fun, too. And making sure to stay active lets me fully engage in all the things I love to do. I’m a better wife, a better mom, a better me, when I am leading a healthy and active lifestyle. My mood is better, my skin is glowing and I just feel happier. And who doesn’t want to feel happy?! You don’t have to sacrifice a great workout for a happy home. I’ve found it’s all about balance, and “me” time is just as important as the time I spend with my family. Can I get an amen?
How do you balance your workouts and home life?
xo
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You look great lady!
Aww thank you! :)
xo
Leaving work at work is really tough for hubby and I, how do you not tell you BFF about your day, even when it’s crummie! But we try to get it all out over our evening walk and then just celebrate a couple hours together <3
I LOVE that you talk all about your day at your evening walk! That is such a great idea! :) Get it all out and then MOVE on! The healthiest way to do it!
xo
The real trick for me isn’t squeezing in a workout, it’s finding the time to shower after! I swear no matter how soundly asleep my 3 month old is, he has a 6th sense for when my hair is fully lathered and needs my attention immediately at that moment ;)
Ugh, SERIOUSLY! Showers are such a luxury now haha ;)
xo
love the stripes!
Sarah
Midwest Darling
Thanks Sarah!! I’m such a sucker for stripes!
xo
you are a champ! I struggle to fit in workouts and uhhh… I don’t even have a baby as an excuse! haha. I’ve gotten big into walking recently. If I’m having a day where I reeeeeally don’t want to work out, I tell myself to at least go for a 30 minute walk!
I loooove going on walks! It’s the best way to clear your mind and enjoy a beautiful day! :)
xo
I know exactly what you mean!! Well kinda haha I’m not a mom or wife, but I’m a girlfriend in a long distance relationship, which sometimes takes more time and energy, I go to school, I work, and blog, and trying to make sure that I have my meals prepped for the week, or sometimes just for the day because I didn’t have enough time to prep for the whole week, it can all get overwhelming. But in the end, making that time for me, that time to workout and sweat, I’m with you, I’m glowing the rest of the day and just a much happier person. Amen!
Girl, I am so impressed by how you balance everything you have going on!!! You are awesome and such a motivation!
xo
You are doing amazing, and you look amazing too :) I don’t know where do begin with making time for myself… especially when your number one priority is your child/children. I am so with you – I feel so much better and take care of myself even more now that I have kids! And you are 100% right, balance is key! For me, I need to get out of the house and hit the gym, its an hour to focus on myself with zero distractions as the kids are in the gym daycare ;)… this helps to get my day rolling! Sometime we don’t always make it there though. There are lots of things that pop up… but thats okay we will hop back into routine when we can! (hopefully sooner then later lol)
Ooh thank God for gym daycare, huh? I don’t belong to a gym, but I can see how that is a total lifesaver! And yes, life is ALL about rolling with the punches! It’s not what happens to us, it’s how we bounce back from it! :) You are doing an amazing job!
xo