OK momma's, would love some advice. My LO is almost 6 months. I still work 2 jobs (Monday through Friday 8am to 9pm then…
OK momma's, would love some advice. My LO is almost 6 months. I still work 2 jobs (Monday through Friday 8am to 9pm then an hour commute each way). Somehow I've gained back my 40 lbs of baby weight and I'm exhausted all the time. What do you ladies do to balance work and home life and stay fit? I'd love to hear, I'm looking for motivation and positivity please. I want to show my baby girl a mom can do it all with balance and grace especially when she has to still work as much as I do.
Stephanie Bell·
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Thank you!
Rhiannon V·
Мама двоих (2 года, 3 года)
I like to take some spare time and prepare my meals for the week ahead of time. Then I can just grab one of the meals and reheat it. It makes it easier not to go for something quick and less healthy.
I also like to keep some yogurt or whole fruits around for a quick snack.
You can make subtle changes to be more active. Park further from stores or your work place for a few extra steps, stairs instead of elevators, maybe keep some 3 pound dumbbells around so when you have a few minutes you can get some arm exercises in. Do squats while you brush your teeth or shower.
YouTube has a lot of great videos you can follow to squeeze in a quick workout in 3-5 minutes.
You can also make play time with your daughter exercise time. YouTube also has some great "mommy and me" videos with modifications to exercises so you can do them with your baby.
Remember, it only gets easier after you start. 😊 you can do it!
Stephanie Bell·
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Thank you! I'm hoping I can do a better routine. Originally my hunny worked thirds and with the mash of schedules it was trying to balance seeing everyone while accomplishing everything so by Saturday I am exhausted. Great idea on the videos! And now from both comments I'm looking up meal prep for us all. We all have different health needs and wants and schedules so hopefully I can create a menu for us all. And the videos hopefully will be awesome since I feel selfish working out and not playing with her since our time is so limited.