The Key to Win Your Morning Workout --Nail Your Evening Routine!!

 

Who wants to wake up and rock the morning?! Everyone right?! We busy moms know that our precious littles are the center of our attention when they're awake!! If we want to get in some sweat therapy, we've got to beat the kids out of the bed!!  I have one key to knocking it out of the park when you wake up in the morning...your evening routine!

But even though I am a morning person with fitness goals, I don't just spring out of bed when the alarm goes off. I have to prep myself and say to myself "Time to Go, Polly!! You've got business to do!" And it is so helpful to know that while I am laying in the bed, I already have all my stuff ready to go as soon as my feet hit the floor.

So let me share with you what I do for my evening routine to rock my morning workout...

1) Lay out your workout clothes. I put them beside the bed where I roll out so I step on them when I rise.

2) Put a glass of water beside your bed. When I wake up I am so thirsty so I am ready for that cool glass of water. Plus, it really brings my body back to life.

3) Have your workout stuff set up. So for my workouts I use a variety of materials: yoga mat, computer (to play my workout on), weights, bands, etc. It's already set up in its' location. Everything's ready, my workout is waiting for me!

ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PRESS PLAY!!!!

I hope you can benefit from this evening routine! If you have other suggestions, comment below!

I'd love to know how you rock your morning!

Healthy Vacationing!

Healthy, Happy Vacationing!! 

Hello all! I'm so glad that you are interested in healthy vacationing because living healthfully isn't just something you do when you want to lose weight or build muscle; it's a lifestyle! And when you're living life to the fullest, you're going to travel and go on a vacation with your spouse, loved ones, family, or all of the above!! I believe it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle no matter what you're doing or where you are! Plus, if we're used to eating healthfully and then eat poorly for a few days (vacationing or otherwise), we tend to feel downright crabby! All the way from my mood to my motivation! No one wants a lack motivation on their vacation! Can I get an Amen!?!?

So here's some tips that can help you stay on track while out of town!

Preparing to Leave...

1) Pack snacks for the trip! This is something that we do almost daily when we leave the house! Having snacks like applesauce, fruit, veggies, protein bars (I almost bought the kids Clif energy bars the other day! Ahhh!!), and other tasty and healthy snacks for you and your travelers is a sure way to stay on track. Bonus- if you buy healthy snacks from the grocery store before the trip, you'll save a lot of money from not purchasing snacks from the gas stations. Healthier plus Cheaper! Now that's a happy camper!

2) If possible, stay somewhere that has a fitness room! How luxurious is that!? Not only are you going to workout, you're going to workout out in a fitness room! Stair-stepper? I think yes! Treadmill? Absolutely! Weight training with pro weights/machines? You're talking my love language! While the littles and hubby sleep, plan to sneak downstairs and jam out to a rocking workout!

While on Vacation...

3) Wake early before the others! Once my littles are awake, it's time for snuggles and that I don't want to miss out on! They take over my attention and there goes my workout time. So even though you're on vacay, take some time for yourself to bust out a sweat! Your attitude will soar!!

4) Plan an active adventure! A couple of things to keep in mind here are where you are and the level of difficulty. If you're staying somewhere hot, plan to do a water sport such as paddle boarding. Staying somewhere cooler? Trying a game of paintball. Also, it's key to keep in mind the other travelers. If you're going with a bunch of your guyfriends, maybe a difficult hike up a steep mountain is your jam. But if it's a family-oriented gathering, something like a nature walk to a picnic/playground set up maybe more your speed. If you take these two things into consideration, everyone will end up have a spectacular time!

5) Prepare yourself for restaurants! We all know that eating healthfully in a restaurant can be hard but try to keep in mind some basics. Lean meat (steamed or broiled chicken, fish, shrimp, turkey) and veggies (the more colorful the better) are always good choices. Stay away from fried foods and sugary drinks and drink plenty of water throughout the day.

I hope these tips helped prepare you for a healthy and happy vacation! If you have some other tips to share, drop a comment below! I'd love to hear what you have to say!