Life can get so busy. Ever feel like you're being pulled in different directions? There have been times where I've had a hard time finding balance, especially as a wife and mom, and I've learned that I do best when I prioritize. When I pin down what is a priority each day and each week, I find it so much easier to find balance.
One thing that I've learned to balance and prioritize over the last couple of years are my health & fitness goals. During the pregnancy with my twins, I craved & ate Cinnabon cinnamon rolls on a regular basis, and ended up gaining over 70 pounds (well, it wasn't ALL due to the cinnamon rolls!). Once the twins were about 6 months old, I decided it was time to whip myself back into shape. I started a subscription to Shape magazine, signed up for some fitness classes, and cut back on the sweets. But, something didn't feel quite right...I had little energy, and was feeling nauseous during the nights. After about a month of feeling that way I told my husband I was going to go visit the doctor. Long story short, we found out we we were expecting another baby! Although I was determined to eat healthier during the second pregnancy, fitness wasn't a huge priority, and it took awhile afterward to get back on track. I've come to realize that it takes time, and to not be so hard on myself! I've also learned that if I am too hard on myself (basically cutting out all sugar and carbs 100% of the time), it ends up backfiring. Instead, I focus on eating healthy 80% of the time, but still enjoying treats. A couple other health priorities have been to drink A LOT more water, and to set an hour aside each day for exercise. Some days the exercise has been as simple as a walk with the kids, and other days it's something a lot more high intensity. Some of my best advice is to figure out what works best for you, and stick with it!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
