Striking a balance between the demands of motherhood and achieving your body goals can be quite challenging. It is because as a mom you probably have endless to-do lists, play dates, school runs, and many more. All these may make it difficult to create time to take care of your body goals. The good news is that getting your ideal body is not impossible so long as you have a. With the right mindset and will, you can do anything!!
In this article, we’ll explore strategies that you can use to get your dream body without feeling overwhelmed. So, read on!
Create a workout schedule
It’s essential that you line up your workout schedule carefully, with set “mom duty’’ hours. Ask yourself: How many hours can you exercise in a week? What can you accomplish/do when your kids are sleeping/playing?
If you create a workout schedule, you will stick to it instead of getting distracted by other things. So, make sure you treat your workout schedule as a non-negotiable appointment and stick to it. You can incorporate your workout with daily chores too. For instance; you can dance daily while making dinner. Or, you can take time to work out while doing laundry/folding them. You can also use nap times for a quick workout, so consider waking up early. Just find a way to blend body movement into your daily life.
Getting your ideal body does not have to be an all-or-nothing situation. If your kids are little and you don’t have time to go to the gym, just focus on incorporating intentional body movements. This can provide a great way to fit workouts into your busy schedule.
Also, remember that you should not reschedule or snooze your exercise time. All these can ensure that you have a high chance of achieving your body goals.
Consider CoolSculpting
This involves a process of fat freezing. You can use it to target areas, such as the abdomen where you have stubborn fat. It allows you to sculpt your body and achieve your dream contours. The best thing is that CoolSculpting provides a convenient way for you to achieve your body goals. You only need to fit time for this procedure during your busy schedule.
Another incredible thing about it is that it has no downtime. So, as soon as the fat freezing is done, you can go about doing other important things.
Have efficient workout strategies
If you are just starting out on your workout program, begin with low-intensity (LIIT) exercises. This can be something like 20 sec of continuous workouts and 20 sec of resting, in a 4X repetition. LIIT will ensure you have a foundation for further intense exercises.
If you feel that you can manage LIIT well, you can then progress to mid-intensity, and finally high-intensity sessions. Pacing yourself with these strategies can help you burn calories and increase your fitness levels. This will ensure you achieve a great mom body.
Eat right
As a mom, you probably have the temptation to eat as often as your child does. However, this is not good for your body. It can ensure you gain a lot of unnecessary fat. Therefore, make sure you set specific times for eating.
Also, watch out for the type of diet you consume and reduce the amount of calories you take in. You can consult a nutritionist about the best foods to help you lose weight. *Note that you can lose weight by focusing on what you eat. So, ensure you eat a balanced diet and avoid junk.
Have enough sleep
This may seem like something crazy to tell a mom, especially if you have a young child. Still, the truth is that if you don’t give your body enough time to recover, then your workouts may be for nothing. So, make sure you set bedtime routines for your kids. This can help you have time to sleep too.
Also, you can make use of your kids’ nap time and have a power nap. When you have enough sleep, your body can have time to recover and break down excess calories. In addition, it will ensure you are well-rested for workout sessions.
Bottom Line
Being a busy mom doesn’t mean that you cannot achieve your dream body goals. You only need to work around your busy schedule to ensure you achieve your goals. So, remember to find time each day to work out, embrace healthy eating, and get proper sleep. If all these do not work, you can always go for the easiest option—CoolSculpting. This procedure has no downtime and will ensure you see results in only a few weeks!!