Incorporating fitness into a mom’s life is sometimes the last thing on her mind. Even if you feel like you don’t have enough hours in the day to accomplish the most basic tasks, healthy eating and exercise (among other things) are very important to incorporate into your daily routine. So how do you find the time? Jothi Kaur, a mother of two, shared some tips and tricks that you may find useful. Also read | Do you want a flat stomach? 5 exercises to help you lose belly fat, according to a mother of two who lost 14kg
The Slovenia-based content creator shares exercise routines, nutritional advice based on her own experience, and adorable moments with her kids on her Instagram page. In a candid post about parenting, food, health and wellness on November 2, Jothi shared how she stays fit as a ‘tired mom of two’ who ‘can’t keep up with the calorie deficit’ and ‘has no time to go to the gym.’
Here’s what’s best for your health, according to Jothi:
1. Intermittent fasting and light meals
Sharing her eating routine, Jothi said that skipping food after 6pm and waiting 3-4 hours after waking up to eat breakfast helps balance energy and appetite by giving the body a break from digestion. Her favorite breakfast consists of eggs, avocado, and toast, a filling meal that will satisfy you without hitting the sugar rush.
2. Walking as exercise
She also highlights the benefits of walking as a form of exercise, saying that pushing a stroller uphill provides both resistance and cardio while being low-impact and easy to maintain consistently, ultimately building muscle strength over time.
3. Hydration
Revealing her favorite drinks, Jothi made hydration a delicious experience with options like coconut water, sparkling apple juice with lemon, and magnesium sachets that help maintain steady energy, support skin health, and reduce cravings.
4. Realistic eating
Jothi’s approach to eating is all about balance. She focuses on home-cooked meals with weekend snacks and makes small changes like using honey instead of sugar to keep her blood sugar and mood stable.
5. Stress and relaxation
Jothi explained that cortisol affects every part of the body. So she prioritizes stress management, including recharging through creativity and solitude and taking breaks when possible. This is because it is very important for your body’s ability to recover and shed fat.
6. Supplements
Jothi noted that she takes several supplements, including magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3, and black cumin seed oil, to naturally support energy, hormones, and metabolism.
7. Perspective
She encouraged everyone to embrace the mantra that recovery is deeply personal and that consistency is more powerful than perfection. Ultimately, her message was to recognize your body’s amazing abilities and be kind to yourself.
8. Genetics and Hormones
Jothi concluded by noting that factors such as genetics, hormones, and breastfeeding have a huge impact on the speed of recovery and how the body stores fat. She strongly recommended that anyone who thinks they’re “doing everything right” but still isn’t seeing progress should get their thyroid and insulin resistance checked, as these can interfere with metabolism.
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