Since starting this journey I've had a lot of people say "I just don't know how you do it". With four small children that includes a set of twins, I hear that phrase a lot just about every where I go, no matter what I'm doing. My grocery shopping, taking the kids to the park, etc. Most of the time though, I simply don't have much choice. If I'm taking them all to the grocery then it's likely my pantries are running bare and I don't have time to wait for my husband to get off work and keep the older kids for me. I can't stay at home all day and let my kids be cooped up just because I'm afraid of taking them somewhere by myself, so we go to the park for play dates. This is my life, and I just have to find a way to make it work.
When it comes to working out and eating healthy you have to decide why you're doing it. Are you doing it because your health depends on it? Are you doing it because you want to fit into a smaller size jeans? Or are you doing it because you know that it's what is good for your body and you want to set a good example for your children?
Whatever your reason you need to identify it. Identifying your "why" is how you will continue to be successful with your lifestyle change. Yes, it's a lifestyle change. You can't do a workout program and follow an eating plan for a small amount of time. If you want long-term results you have to make long-term changes.
Do you have your "why"? As soon as you can identify it, you can use it to help motivate you to make healthier choices!
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