Being a mom is tough. Being a single mom that is always on the go is even tougher. You have to work to support your kids, and you have to spend time with your kids as well. Between work and doing what’s right for the children, sometimes mom time seems to fall through the cracks. One of the first things that seem to go when a single mom starts struggling with the time to do it all is working to stay fit and healthy. What many moms don’t realize is the importance of staying active and healthy if you want to be around for your kids in the future. Luckily, there are quite a few tips out there to help the busy single mom be all she can be. Read on below for a few of them.
Find Out 4 Important Fitness Tips for Busy Single Moms
One of the best ways to remain active and healthy is by getting your required eight hours of sleep a night. It’s tempting to stay up after the kids are in bed to clean or get work done, but you aren’t doing them or yourself any favors.
It’s also important to make sure that the mattress you are sleeping on is not old, lumpy, too soft or too firm. It’s recommended that you switch out your mattress every ten years. If it’s older than that, then it’s probably not promoting a good night’s sleep. Your best bet is to go out and find a memory foam that will conform to your body and help you get the best night’s sleep you’ve had in years.
While getting enough sleep is needed to remain healthy and active, getting too much sleep can have the opposite effect as well. Try setting some inspiring alarms on your phone to help you get out of bed and get going. The last thing you want to do is hit the snooze button. For example, if your kids are usually out and rolling by 7 am, set your alarm for 5 am, so you can not only have a little time for yourself but work out as well. Even if it’s a walk on the treadmill, you will feel better and the alone time will help prepare your mind for the day ahead.
While you’ve probably been told this from the time you could walk, it is important to eat healthy if you want to be fit and stay active. That means cutting down on the eating on the run, though we know it’s tempting to just hit the drive-through on the way to pick the kids up from band practice. There are many great recipes out there for the single busy mom that take no time at all to cook, and you have the bonus of extra family time around the kitchen table as well, making eating healthy a win-win for your entire family.
Take advantage of the many people who are dying to spend time with your children on the weekend. Whether it’s taking a nap at noon, reading a book, catching up on the shows that are stored on the DVR or getting in one more workout, having some ME time is important.
These are just a few tips for staying active, happy, and healthy as a single mom who is always on the go. From taking advantage of the weekend to making sure your mattress supports restful sleep, following these tips will leave you rested and happier than you have been in a long time.
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