Working Mom and Working Out??

One of the most common questions that I get is "How do you find the time to work out?"

...well, honestly... I don't! There is no such thing as finding the time. It has taken me almost 5 years of being a mother to figure this out but you will never find time. I have to make the time.

I make the time to work out 5-6 days a week to work out and it was not easy in the beginning. I had years of a routine that included NOT working out and getting rid of that system was a struggle. The couch missed my fat ass y'all!

Here are some top tips to get up and make it happen.

1. Figure out WHY you want to work out! This may seem like a waste of time and a silly way to start but it is a crucial step and not one to miss. You need to know your reason for working out or you will just keep quitting. Your "why" is the deep-in-your-gut motivation that will push you to keep going when it hurts and makes you want to be a better person. It is different for us all and no reason is better than the rest. From getting a hot bikini bod for the summer to being able to run around with the kids - all are AWESOME - it just has to be real for you :)

2. Write down your day. Make a calendar and see where it makes sense for YOU to work out. Just because your best friend Cecile works out at 6am does not mean you will be able to work out at 6am. Maybe you are a 9pm kind of gal. You are the only one who can know that though... and you need to write that down. Schedule it like an appointment with the doctor or dentist and check it off when you are done. It is satisfying and every little thing helps!

3. Make it fun. This can mean a slew of things - it is personal for you. What will your reward be? A new workout outfit? Pedicure with your best friend? An hour of sanity by yourself because OMG-someone-take-the-kids!!!?? Whatever will motivate you the most - set that goal and make it a small one. So many times we decide, "I am going to lose 20lbs in one month" and get defeated when 5lbs aren't dropped overnight. Be kind to yourself. Small goals = realistic results and higher chance of continued success! 

Some examples - one week of working out every day with zero cheat meals - pedicure or your husband has to do the laundry the next week :) :) The important part it that it has to excite you. What gets your mojo going? Once you have figured that out, you will be ready to go! Knowing WHY you want to to work out and making it fun really is 90% of the equation... it is amazing how much time you can find in your life to fit something in. I am the true testament of that!

If you think you might be ready to get going but need a little more support, please know you are not alone. I was the exact same way. Shoot me an email at thelockrins@gmail.com and I would love to talk to you about getting started the right way :)