How to Get & Stay Motivated to Exercise (Even Though You’re a Busy Mom)

Finding the time to workout, keeping your kiddo busy while you workout, having enough energy to even start a workout…

There are so many things that can get in the way of you fitting some fitness into your day.

Here are some helpful, proven strategies that can make it easier for you to get and stay motivated to exercise so you can feel stronger and happier in your body.

Do This to Get (At Least) 52 Workouts In This Year

Have you ever found yourself saying “I only got one workout in this week, what was the point?!”

Or, “I only have 10 minutes to get a workout in, I probably shouldn’t even start. It’s not worth it.”

Or, “I have to workout for at least an hour or it doesn’t really count.”

Here’s why this is killing your chances of reaching your fitness goals (and what to do instead).

Want More Energy? Do This to Get More Energy-Boosting Workouts In

The words you use can truly have a huge impact on whether you reach your fitness goals or find yourself – yet again – wondering why you can’t just do the things you say you want to do.

If it feels like you’re constantly saying “I don’t know why I can’t just exercise more!” then it’s time to make some changes.

And the most simple place to start is to change how you talk.

Here’s what I mean.

Keep Falling Off the Workout Wagon? Here’s How to Stay Motivated

Sometimes you’re on a roll, getting your workouts in and then life gets in the way and you feel like you’re back at square one trying to convince yourself to go workout.

Even though you know it’s good for you. Even though you know you actually want to because you’ll have more energy and feel better afterwards. It’s still hard to get motivated when you’ve fallen off the workout wagon.

If you feel like you can get started but you’re having a tough time staying motivated, this post is for you.

What the Fittest Moms Do At Night

You know that exercise is good for you.

Studies show it makes you think kind thoughts about yourself, puts you in an awesome mood, helps you feel less stressed, and gives you more energy.

But I don’t need to tell you that. You know this. And you know – especially as a mom – how important all these positive benefits are.

So how can you get more exercise in? Try this.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Moms (Who Workout)

I’m fascinated by success.

What makes one person more successful than another?

Why are some moms so successful in the gym while other moms struggle to reach their goals?

Here are 7 habits that set successful and unsuccessful women apart.

The Secret To Reaching Your Fitness Goals That No One Talks About

You don’t need to be perfect to get amazing results.

Progress is key.

Here’s how to actually make sure you can reach your fitness goals.

How to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick Around (For Longer Than a Week)

Does this sound familiar?

You set a goal, decide you’re going to adopt a healthy habit, say you’re finally going to do that thing you promised yourself you’d do for months.

You strap in. You start off strong. You’re motivated. You’re feeling good. You’re doing it!

Then something happens.

These 6 Simple Questions Have the Power to Guarantee You Can Reach Your Fitness Goals

You know how it goes.

You make a promise that you’re going to _________________.

This is going to be your year to ______________________.

This time you’re actually going to ______________________.

But then by January 10th you’re sliding back into your old habits while simultaneously feeling immense amounts of guilt while you struggle to get back on the goal train.

Goals can be tricky.

They’re so easy to set. Not so easy to achieve.

Here’s help.