02/25/2026
I remember my workouts before kids 😅
I had so much more free time to just hit the gym, go for a long run, hit the pool, just my schedule to work around
Then kids happened
In the beginning, workouts happened in the living room and in interrupted spurts sometimes using my kids as a weight
There were days I pushed the stroller. Just trying to get someone to take a nap
There were days I decided my body needed sleep far more than exercise
There were also a lot of days that my partner made it a priority for me to have an uninterrupted blissful hour to absolutely crush a workout
My kids are 3 & 5 now. They play longer together, I have more time. Sometimes they join in on the fun. Sometimes I workout on my lunch break at work ( I know I'm lucky that all the equipment is right there 😅)
Other days, I need to squeeze in a patient and don't have the time between drop offs and pick-ups and errands and everything else
So how do we fit it all in?
We don't all the time. Sometimes you choose what ball to drop.
The reality is we need basic needs met first
Food, shelter, safety, sleep
Then we focus on our kids, work, our homes, our relationships
But a healthy mom is important. We know exercise is one of the most clinically significant things we can do for our mental and physical health. Screw bouncing back and perfectionism.
Find the spaces that support you and bring you joy 🩷
Want to learn more and connect with other local moms?
Join us Saturday 2/28 at 10 am for an event to help build our community and lower stress levels inside
Victoria will be covering behavior strategies and I'll be covering exercise and wellness to help us better navigate stress
Event is FREE but please consider bringing a donation to help those in our community struggling to access diapers, formula, period products, or shelf stable foods