Namita Nayyar:
Share 3 “mom hacks” that have made a big difference in your daily routine?
Shannon Leach:
Three Mom hacks that have made an important difference in my daily routine:
1- Pack lunches the night before (yours included!) It takes away from the stress of the A.M.
2- If you are working out, do it before the kids wake (if possible). I love getting my workout done first thing in the AM as it sets me up for success the rest of the day. Then, if afternoon activities arise, you have the ability to be spontaneous and flexible!
3- Utilize convenient foods for snacks — Snacks that don’t take a lot of prep at all. Usually, a quick grab. IT doesn’t always have to be fresh foods or anything fancy. Some of my favorite snacks are Bobo bars/aloha bars / mixed nuts / fresh fruit / PB & J on toast/beef sticks / Noka packets
Namita Nayyar:
What’s one lesson motherhood has taught you that also applies to health and fitness?
Shannon Leach:
You have to be patient and flexible. It has taught me how to be resilient and overcome challenges and obstacles. It has taught me the importance of setting boundaries and expectations. It has taught me how to set realistic goals. It has taught me that nothing changes overnight — It takes consistent action / daily habits to see change and growth. It has taught me the importance of finding balance in life. It’s not about being perfect… It is about showing up day in and day out, no matter how hard it feels sometimes.
It has taught me the importance of sleep and rest to feel strong and healthy and perform my best. It taught me that there is no “right” way to do something. Raising children is not easy, and EVERYONE does it slightly differently. The same goes for health and fitness. Your journey is YOUR journey. What works for someone else may not be right for you. And that is OK.
Motherhood has taught me to remember to pause and be grateful and also to never take your health for granted… It may not always be there. So for now, for today, thank your body for all it has done for you and continues to do for you.
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