Healthy Shortcuts for Busy Moms
I am surrounded by moms who are nonstop busy. I honestly do not know how they balance it all! My sister, for one example, is one of the busiest people that I know. Even with all her running around, she usually manages to squeeze in her workouts and maintain a healthy diet. When she gets too overwhelmed and cuts corners, it’s inevitable that she will get sick. I have partnered up with Mom Central and Provellaâ„¢ to share a few of my personal health shortcuts with you. Sure, I am not a mom to any humans yet (I have my dogs), but I am still busy and love shortcuts! 😉
All moms should make time for themselves, but during the days when that is 100% impossible, there are many little shortcuts that can be done easily.
Healthy Shortcuts for Busy Moms
- Portion Control: Nothing zaps my energy quicker than a huge, heavy meal. Smaller meals and tiny snacks in between, fuels me more efficiently throughout the day.
- Cut Sugar: The last thing a busy person needs is a sugar crash. Switch out a few sugary snacks for ones with higher protein for longer lasting energy.
- Move More: If you don’t have time for a full-blown workout, that doesn’t mean you can’t be more active in whatever you are doing. I do butt squeezes while I am driving… and blogging (I might even be doing them right now, you don’t know). Have a cleaning dance party. That’s fun for the whole family and the house gets clean – win, win! Do squats in the bathroom. I do this at work. Even just 20 squats each bathroom trip can make a little difference!
- Stay Hydrated: Drink WATER. Ditch the pop and other sugary drinks. Drink water consistently throughout the day.
- Take a Daily Probiotic: So much of our health starts in our digestive tracts. It’s so important to maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria in the gut. It can be hard to do this – especially for busy moms – with diet alone. Taking a daily probiotic, like Provellaâ„¢, can help support good digestive and vaginal health. When taken daily and consistently, it can also help support overall immune system health.
- Take Fifteen Minutes a Day: You can find 15 minutes – make time… just for you. Even if you just sit in your dark closet (I have been told this happens with moms a lot) and zone out, it’s still time for you.
- Try Green Tea: If you are a coffee addict who drinks multiple cups a day, try switching out at least one for green tea. It has powerful antioxidants in it, while being just as energy-boosting (if not more) as coffee.
Those are just a few tips that I like to incorporate into my lifestyle. There are many more, too. Just get creative and see what works for you. Even little tweaks a day can eventually make a big impact on your overall health.
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I could use some digestive help.
Happy week-end to you and your furry kids !
Awe, thanks!!! Have a great weekend, too.
These are all such fantastic tips! I especially like the ones regarding food and drinks. I can’t tell you how MUCH food effects me! I’ve noticed when I stay on my ‘diet’ as I refer to it, I feel so much better and when I cheat, my body, brain and I KNOW it o.O
When I am hungry, I try and drink a big glass of ice-water, and then I find that sometimes I am not really hungry, just thirsty. Also eating about 10 nuts as a snack helps to keep my energy up!!
I make sure to keep healthy snacks on hand. It is just as easy to grab a healthy one rather than a bad one.
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My healthy shortcut idea is to eat as healthy as I can at every meal. thank you
I just have to remember how crappy I feel after eating something unhealthy.
I try to always eat healthy with more fruits and veggies and little meat.
My healthy shortcut: snack on grapes instead of sugary snacks.
Do stationary exercises while washing dishes or reading instead of being idle.
Yogurt with fresh fruit is my go to snack for good health!
Meditation has gone a long way in helping me be healthy and less stressed.
My favorite shortcut is keeping fresh cut veggies and fruit for snacking and quick salads
I like to snack on celery sticks with a little bit of natural pb.
My healthy shortcut: I make sure I have bottles of water in my car and at work. Never tempted to get a coke, then.
I always have frozen cut up veggies on hand to add to sauces, soups and sides.
My shortcut idea is to use canned or frozen vegetables instead of fresh when you’re in a hurry.