Busy Moms – I’m Just Like You

I sometimes get comments like, “Well, you always want to work out,” and , “You just are able to eat healthy all the time.” And this one, “You just have more energy than me.” The fact is that these are not necessarily true statements about me.

I really just want people to know I am a normal, busy mom. I don’t have any superpowers or any magic pills. I am normal just like you. I don’t want to workout every day, all the time. I certainly like dessert.

I have a couple of secrets as to why it may look like I am those things mentioned above.

First, I wake up 6-7 days a week and the first thing I do after brushing my teeth and putting my contacts in is get my workout clothes on and “push play” on one of my workout DVDs. Why first thing? Because I know that if I don’t do it first thing, my life gets in the way. I can come up with an excuse. Is is hard to get up early every morning and work out yes!

Second, and to piggy back on that first secret, working out in the morning wakes me up and energized me for the entire day. The workout high carries me and it carries me far. I love that!!!!

Third, eating healthy….it’s hard but I track what I eat and I know when I don’t eat good, I don’t have as much energy to do anything to the best of my ability, including: workout, keep up with my kids and be present for my family.

Last, I drink Shakeology. And I drink it 360 (ish) days a year. I use it as my post workout recovery drink, as my guarantee that I get my daily dose of dense, whole-food nutrition, and for my energy. From the day I had my first shake until present, this 2 Diet Cokes a day girl has not had another Diet Coke (say what? I know….)

Just a couple plugs from real doctors:

Dr. Alan Weiss
Internal Medicine

“The fiber that’s in Shakeology is critical for gut function.”

“80% of the body’s immune tissue is in the gut, so if there’s anything wrong with the gut, it’s going to cause an inflammatory state. The prebiotics in Shakeology are very great for maintaining the health of our intestinal system and the probiotics help to reduce inflammation in the body overall. It’s really one of the best combinations in a powdered nutrient that I’ve found so far.”

Dr. Shahab Mokhtare
Age Management

“Eating all-natural foods—along with Shakeology—will change your life.”

“I truly believe that we can prevent a lot of major degenerative diseases by incorporating the proper nutrition, exercise, and a low-glycemic diet. I would encourage my patients to use Shakeology as a meal supplement. When you eat a low-glycemic diet, your body resorts to burning off fat, you have a ton of energy, and your day-to-day life changes completely.”

So that’s it. I am a far from perfect, normal, just like you, busy mom, just doing what works for me and makes me feel my best!! If you need help, getting yourself back to feeling good or have any questions, please feel free to contact me.