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Today My Fitness Inspiration Is You

January 15, 2016

How to get up early and exercising

Yes, this Friday I am talking about the other people that inspire me to try and workout and today that is you. The everyday women that are of every shape and size that fits in her exercise between working and picking up the children; the stay at home Mums who drag themselves to the gym after a night of interrupted sleep and a day of dealing with tears and tantrums.

I salute you. We all know that exercise improves our mood and this on its own should be enough to get us back in the gym but some of us still struggle. I mean how are we supposed to find time to go to the gym when we can’t even go to the toilet in peace?

At the moment, at Island Living 365, we are finding that our evenings are interrupted  by little ones refusing to stay in their beds and this is not conducive to working out. But I need to stop making excuses. Therefore I am looking to all of you, the women that do and if like me you are wanting to get healthy again then join me! We can get fit and healthy together. These are the changes I plan on implementing to get back on the fitness track;

  1. Go to bed earlier. As soon as my little ones are finally asleep I need to catch up on my zzzz. Ignore the temptation to lay comatose in front of the TV and actually get some sleep in when you can. We all function better when we have had sleep.
  2. Stop snacking on the kid’s biscuits and make sure that my fridge and cupboard are full of healthy snacks again. Christmas is over and my body needs to realise that!
  3. Drink lots of water. I buy bottles so that I can keep track and I always aim to get through a 2 litre bottle a day. You can then refill the bottle and keep drinking.
  4. Plan. Make a rough plan each weekend of meals for the week. Also you can make a note of when you will be hitting the gym, you are more likely to stick to it then. Perhaps spend some time on a Sunday prepping food for the week so it can be reheated in the week. Personally, I like to cook fresh everyday but some people swear by cooking and freezing their meals at the weekend.
  5. Give yourself a treat meal. That way you are less likely to fall off the healthy wagon. But if you do then don’t beat yourself up about it, we are only human after all.

At the end of the day it is about finding what works for us and the one thing I can guarantee doesn’t work is guilt tripping from others or yourself. It is about getting fit and healthy at our own pace and finding what works for us. To get motivated we need to look to each other, the everyday woman and support each other in our quest. Who will join me? What healthy tips do you have?

 

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  1. carla says

    January 15, 2016 at 10:09 am

    You’ve made so many good tips up already. I agree with the water intake one the most as our bodies often mistake thirst for hunger!
    #binkylinky

    • islandliving365 says

      January 15, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Very true! I think I am often guilty of mistaking thirst for hunger..

  2. You Baby Me Mummy (@YouBabyMeMummy) says

    January 16, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Great tips, I need to start exercising more, Thanks for linking up to #TheList x

  3. Nige says

    January 17, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Fab tips water one must never be forgotten thanks for linking to the Binkylinky

  4. Emily says

    January 17, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky

  5. Allison Wemyss says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Hi there ,

    Live your site and your blogs, aren’t you clever, very impressive.

    Get in touch if you fancy a night out. Xx

    Allison.

    • islandliving365 says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Hi lovely,

      Thanks for your really kind comment.

      We will to sort a night out soon 🙂 xx

  6. Donna @ Ordinary Cycling Girl says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:37 am

    When you’re first getting back into fitness, especially I with little ones around. I think it has to be something that feels achieveable.
    Something like Davina’s Five Week Fit which is divided into seven minute routines, where you can see and feel results quickly, is brilliant. Alternatively, something which gets you out of the house and in to your own headspace entirely…like cycling. Ok, I may be slightly biased there given my blog focuses on cycling but it’s amazing for getting you outdoors and appreciating your surroundings whilst also getting you fit. It’s great for your mind, body and your soul and is low impact so nice and gentle.

    I’ve just started SUP yoga – that’s yoga on a stand up paddle board in the middle of a lake, which sounds slightly crazy, but I am loving it (and of course I’m blogging about how I am getting on)! So, I think finding something achieveable and enjoyable, are my top tips!

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Hi, I’m Emma

Mum to two girls and wife to Mr C.
We used to live in wild and wonderful Yorkshire on the edge of the moors. We have now moved to the rather lovely and sunny Jersey, Channel Islands. Read about our adventures here.

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