A solid exercise routine requires time, effort and determination in order to be successfully carried out. Because of the immense time and effort it needs, having a workout plan can be a struggle for everyone, particularly those who are quite busy. As we all know, moms are the busiest people in the entire universe! They work full-time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and sometimes, that is even on top of their secular careers. A workout plan can be extra difficult for our beloved mommies, but believe us, it’s not impossible to carry out a healthy workout and diet routine despite your hectic schedule.
Here are some workout tips and healthy diet ideas that you can squeeze in your busy mommy schedule. It won’t take much of your time, and there are even several instances that your kids can join you in this healthy routine.
Tip #1: Try to wake up at least an hour earlier than your kids.
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Most moms already do this as a part of their daily routine, but we are squeezing this tip in because it will let you maximize your workout routine. Waking up early in the morning has great benefits to our body (Read our blog post about 10 Healthy Habits to Have a Good Day). In addition, this chunk of time can let you do several things to carry out your healthy diet and workout plan.
Tip #2: Start with a 10-minute workout routine
You do not have to go to the gym to do this. In fact, a few exercises can be done at the comfort of your own home. Be disciplined in carrying out your morning exercise and make sure you stick to the 10-minute schedule because being a mom is all about time management. Here are some of the easy exercises that you can do for your 10-minute workout routine.
Stretching
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This is a great exercise to warm your muscles up and prepare your body for heavier exercises. Check out The Best Stretches to Start Your Workout.
Oblique Crunches
his will strengthen your muscles, particularly in the abdomen area. If you are looking for an easy exercise that will really make you sweat and will help you achieve those gorgeous abs, oblique crunches is something you should add in your routine. Just lie on your back with your knees bent as how you would normally do your sit-ups. The twist here is that you have to put your hands behind your head and try to reach across your knees on the opposite side (right hand, left knee and vice versa). Do 10 to 12 crunches on both sides.
Chair Dips
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Here’s an exercise to strengthen your arms, hips and legs. This is one of the easiest yet most effective exercises to get you in great shape, fast. You only need one chair to carry this out! Sit on the chair with both of your hands on the sides, next to your hips. From the chair, slide down and bend your knees while keeping your back close to the chair. Repeat this for 10 to 12 times.
Tip #3: Prepare Healthy Meals
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Once you’re done with your 10-minute exercise, take a bit of rest then go hit the kitchen. Make a delicious but healthy breakfast for yourself and for the family. If you are watching your calorie intake, you may check out some recipes from Eatingwell. This way, you will also help your family eat healthy too!
Tip #4: Always prepare fruit-infused detox water
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Make drinking detox water a daily habit for you and your family by taking some time to make them and store them in the fridge. Not only these drinks are delicious, it is also great way for you to flush away all that toxins from your body. It is also a great drink to have by your side while you are doing your 10-minute workout or when you are out for a morning run.
Tip #5: Prepare a green smoothie that you can take in case you get hungry
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When you are carrying out a solid workout and diet plan, you have to be strict with your food intake. Instead of being tempted to rush for a pizza delivery or a quick McDonald’s drive-thru, always prepare a smoothie ready for consumption whenever you get hungry. Check out this healthy and delicious recipe we saw on Pinterest.
Tip #6: Take a quick afternoon run with your kids
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Running outdoors is always an amazing exercise for the body, but when you are a mom, you might find it hard to leave the kids at home while you run outside. If that’s the case, why not make them a part of your healthy workout routine? Not only that it lets you burn calories the calories you have acquired for the day, it is also a great bonding time with your kids.