I know the feeling.

It’s difficult to find time for anything when you have kids, especially time to work out. Maybe you’re stuck at home all day, you don’t have a daycare at your gym or you’re exhausted by the time the kids go to bed.

The struggle is real. And for most of us, our physical/mental health and fitness take a backseat when we become a mom.

• It also has an emergency hand strap for your wrist in case you ever lose your grip.

• The front wheel locks to put the stroller in jogging mode so the wheel doesn’t swivel (this is key to prevent tripping).

• The reclining seat options make naps very appealing to my little man.
• I like being able to access my water (or Benji’s snacks) in a jiffy from the back netted pocket. We also seem to always end up at Target on our morning walks and the bottom storage canopy is great for groceries.

• The umbrella-like shade provides more UV coverage than any of our strollers, but also has ventilation windows to keep Benji cool.

• The Summit X3 is either really light or I’m getting really buff, but I’d say it’s in between the city select LUX and City Tour as far as how heavy it is. It’s by far my easiest stroller to unfold and fold with one hand.

My favorite way to track steps is with my Fitbit Blaze ($199 + I wear it with this white band because it goes with everything).

You can purchase other pedometers for less than $40 or a basic Fitbit Flex for $59.95, but what I love most about my Fitbit is using the app on my phone to set challenges like “Workweek Hustle” (who can get the most steps Mon-Fri) with my friends and family who also use a Fitbit.

Connect with me in the Fitbit app and let’s challenge each other! (Display name: Amanda Sanchez)

Nourish Your Mind Regularly

When you become a mom, stress levels can reach an all-time high. It is more important than ever that you find ways to feed your mind with positivity each day. And I hear you. How do you find the time?

Audiobooks have been my saving grace because they were designed for multi-tasking (sound like #momlife to you?). I listen when I take Benji for a walk or jog, while on the train to-and-from work and when driving in my car.

Setting a morning routine where you wake up early before everyone else to work on your personal goals, meditate, journal, recite affirmations or whatever makes you feel positive and optimistic at the start of your day, can be an extremely powerful habit to improve how you feel about yourself.

I highly recommend the Miracle Morning if you’re not a morning person and the Headspace app for quick 3-minute meditations every day.

Books that help me better understand my shame issues, give me strategies to improve some of my negative self-talk habits or simply help me learn more about healthy parenting or healthy eating, are invaluable for filling my mind with positive ideas every day. Here are some of my current favorites:

Final thoughts on being a #fitmom

At the end of the day, being active and fit is all about your mindset and habits. I truly believe the key is starting small, trying 1-2 new things for a few weeks to see what works best for you and then sticking to it. You’ll know what works best when you feel excited to continue doing it, even if it’s just 2-3 times per week.

I hope you’ve found these tips to be helpful!

Let me know in the comments if you have questions. And I’d love to hear any ideas you have to stay active and healthy.