Month: December 2015

Like many moms, I have struggled to have a consistent work out schedule since having a baby. Life before babies was much easier for getting to the gym, Monday was leg day, Wednesday was back day, and Friday was shoulders, arms and plyometrics. I never wavered, I never made excuses,and I held strong to that schedule. When Max came along, my expectations to get back to that schedule were high. Unfortunately, teething, no naps, no sleep at night, and many other things that I let pile up, made my M/W/F routine impossible. I have been able to get two workouts in a week no matter what. Sometimes that means I workout on Saturday and Sunday. If that is the case,  I make sure I stay active during the week. Max and I walk almost every day. I randomly do push-ups, tricep dips on the bathtub, and sometimes I will feel like lunging throughout the house. Ha. While that little stuff is all fine and dandy, for my sanity (and my butt), I have to make it into the weight room at least two times per week. I feel like I’m rambling, so let’s cut to the chase.

Everyone has excuses. Period. Everyone has the opportunity to work out and stay healthy. Whether that means searching for home workout videos on youtube, going to the gym, a bootcamp, or just hitting the pavement for a run. It is up to you to seize your opportunity and make it happen! It’s not easy, it’s not always fun, but it will always make you feel better. I promise.

Tips for Finding Your Groove

1. Find an accountability partner. My husband is mine and that works for us. It doesn’t matter who it is, find someone who can remind you it’s time to get up and get moving!
2. Commit to some sort of schedule. For me, I work out in the gym twice a week no matter what. Any additional days are a bonus. That doesn’t work for everyone. If you are person that needs set times and days. Set them and stick to it!
3. Go to the gym prepared. Write down a workout in advance. If you go unprepared, you are more likely to decide “ehhh I’ll just do a few curls, some squats, that burns, I’m good to go home” (or maybe that’s just me)
4. Be Active Everyday. Go for a walk. Do some push-ups while your favorite tv show is on. Get 20 dips before you take a shower. Literally anything. You’ll feel amazing, and it will help keep you on track!

Do you guys have anything that works to keep you on track? I want to hear!

Y’all. I have been swamped the last few weeks. With an overwhelming amount of orders (which I’m so extremely thankful for), a crazy toddler, selling our house, and buying a new one, blogging has once again been thrown to the side. Not only that…my workouts have taken a toll. When my workouts are lacking their usual intensity, my eating isn’t as great as it should be. This, my friends, is one slippery slope. It is so easy to get out of a routine. One missed workout can lead to another, and that donut you had for breakfast, can lead to that burger at lunch. I have always preached that staying consistent is key to any type of result, I feel like such a hypocrite when I tell people this..and it’s been a week since my butt has been in the gym. Thanksgiving was my wake up call. I had absolutely no desire to get my usual Thanksgiving day workout in. When a nap sounds better than a workout, I know its time to reevaluate and get cracking! This week has brought new life into my workouts and meals! I’m feeling SO much better. When my health and fitness routine is on track, so is everything else. When I feel good on the inside, I am a better mom, a better shop owner, and a better wife!

Here are some tips to keep you from falling down the slippery slope or to help get you off of it!

I hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving!!

XOXO

Tavia