05/05/2025
Full-time mom. Full-time career. Full-time grad student. Business owner. This is how I make it work.
1. Prep Everything the Night Before
This didn’t happen overnight; I had to create a system. Every evening I lay out my gym clothes, waistband, socks, sneakers, and double-check my AirPods are charged. The less I have to think at 3:30 AM, the more likely I’ll follow through.
2. Pre-Workout, Ready to Grab
I mix my pre-workout the night before and keep it in the fridge. I use Granite because it’s clean and was recommended by my friend (a doctor & fitness pro). Zero wasted time = zero excuses.
3. Water First Thing
The moment I wake up: I down 16 oz of water with Celtic sea salt. Hydration first; it wakes up my system and gets me moving.
4. Quick Fuel, Grab & Go
I keep a KIND bar by the door—two bars in a pack. I eat one on the way to the gym and one after. I use the Yuka app to keep my snacks clean. (I had to cut out 90% of bars after scanning their ingredients… it’s eye-opening.)
5. Post-Workout Recovery Mix
After a quick two hr workout, I mix OJ with electrolytes, methylene blue, folic acid, and trace minerals. This keeps me fueled for the next 12+ hours of work, parenting, errands, and grad school life.
Before I head out, I take a curated mix of vitamins to support energy, focus, and recovery. (I’ll share my full stack in an upcoming post!)”
It’s all trial & error. Find what works. Adjust what doesn’t. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
Meal prep tips coming soon!
This routine didn’t happen overnight; it took trial, error, and a lot of determination to figure out how to get up at 3:30 AM and still function through long days.
I’m a full-time mom, full-time professional, full-time grad student, and I own a business; and I still show up for me.
These 5 (plus a vitamin routine!) are what keep me consistent and sane through it all.
Which tip are you trying first?
