August 31, 2018 - Nau & Forever

Balancing family and fitness doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it has never been easier. Balancing the two is all about getting into a routine that works for you. Right now you probably have a ton of unhealthy habits that you are trying to break. That’s great, but if you’re not able to integrate your solutions into your routine then this will only cause you major problems for the future and this is the last thing that you need. Check out 4 tips to balance family and fitness!

Plan Ahead

The best way for you to make sure that you stick to your new healthy lifestyle is to plan ahead. Things probably get hectic at various points of the week and this can really cause chaos for your schedule. After all, you may find that you forget about your child’s pediatric dentist appointment and you may even forget about soccer practice as well. Little things like this can really disrupt your rhythm and they can lead you to breaking your routine. If you know what you have going on later in the week then try and get a calendar so that you can organise everything. When you do this, you can easily prep your meals and you can also plan out how much food you need to cook as well. Planning out your week also gives you the dates that you need to work out, and how to fit other activities in-between. Every week is different at the end of the day, and by having a calendar, you can be sure to really make the best decisions.

Replace your Habits

if you are thinking about getting healthy but you know that both you and your family just don’t have time to do it then think again. Write down all of the activities that you do right now, that are unhealthy. Such as watching TV every single day, smoking and even takeaways. If you have time for these then you have time to replace them with healthier habits. Try and get out of bed easier as well as this will help you to have more time in the day. You will also want to get rid of any processed foods that you have as well. if you know that you have to eat tons of fast food because of work then prepare some meals and take them with you, as this will help you to really make the most out of your time and it will also help you to put an end to those bad habits once and for all.

Get the Family Involved

The more you can get your family involved, the better. If you have kids then you will know how much they like to get their hands dirty and the kitchen is a great way for you to do this productively. Sample things, try out the grill and even bake some healthy snacks. When you do this, your kids will be much more likely to try new things and they will also be much more willing to participate in meal prep as well and this can make all the difference to your lifestyle. After all, not only does it mean that they are not causing chaos in the other room, because it means that you have the help and support you need to get the job done faster as well!

Change it Up

If you train at the gym every single morning then this is great, but the kids may get bored entertaining themselves or they may even find that they get frustrated. If this sounds like the case, skip the gym and go on a family bike ride instead. You may also want to try and take a walk or even work out in the driveway while they play around with their toys. You can even try and get the kids involved as well and a great way for you to do this would be for you to draw a hopscotch, play jump rope or any other fun activities. Little things like this can really make it fun for your kids and you can do this until you are able to get back into your normal routine. By being aware of when you need to make a change, you can then be sure to make the most out of your time and you can also stay on top of the exercises you need to do and even the meals that you need to prepare as well. After all, being aware is the key to staying on schedule.