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I wish that I could say that I am a fitness buff. That people marvel at my six pack and wonder where my amazing biceps originated. But this is the real world, and that’s just not the case. The truth is that the majority of the time I am a frazzled mom of multiples plus a preschooler. I haven’t set foot in a gym since college, and I drink more caffeine than I care to admit. The stage of my life doesn’t allow for much (if any) “me” time right now. But I also feel like this is a critical time in my life where the health goals that I make are laying the ground work for my future health and wellness. And when it comes to healthy choices, I need all the help that I can get. Today I’m sharing a few of the small must-do things that I incorporate into my day to promote my wellness goals, as well as a fun new app to motivate me to get myself in gear!
Water, Water, and More Water
One of the first things that I do every morning is make a pitcher of lemon and lime infused water. Simply slice a lemon and lime and place a few pieces in a full pitcher of water. I then place the water in the refrigerator to chill. After a few hours chasing the kids, the water is ready for me to drink. My own personal challenge is that I have to finish the entire pitcher of water before drinking anything else. I usually polish off two of these pitchers over the course of the day. I find that when I have cold water (that’s tasty!) made and on hand, I drink it more often than if I don’t already have it made.
Probiotics
I’m around small kids all day long, and I firmly believe that good health begins in the gut. I can’t promise to make the best food choices all day long, but I can try to achieve system balance with a daily probiotic.
Fresh Fruits and Veggies on Hand
Have you ever heard the saying, “Build it and they will come?” When it comes to eating, my saying is, “Buy it, and I will eat it.” My life stays so crazy that most of the time I have to grab what I can to eat. If I have junk food lying around, then that’s what I eat. If I have fresh fruits and veggies in the fridge, then that’s what I make. Keeping good foods on hand ensures that I make healthy food choices for myself and my kids.
Get Moving
It’s actually not that difficult to get moving around here. While I may not be able to fit in an hour long workout, I’ve found that 15 minute spurts are best for my schedule. I can chase the kids in the yard, ride bikes with my oldest during naptime, and take the whole crew for an evening walk to get daily exercise. And if the crew decides to split in all different ways in the yard, well, that’s even more sweat equity.
Use a Motivation System
Everyone needs a motivator. EVERYONE. Knowing that there is a reward at the end of the tunnel is a must for anyone. The wellness rewards that are the results of a healthy lifestyle sometimes seem so intangible that it’s nice to have a tangible goal towards which to work. For a while now I’ve been using Walgreens Balance Rewards during my weekly shopping trips and prescription refills. But now I can use the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices, too! The Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices allows users to log in exercise, setting goals, and track their progress. There is a wide range of rewardable activities, so even users like me who can’t hit the gym can still earn points. The program can be used on a mobile device or on a computer.
It’s a huge motivating factor for me to see the points add up when I add my daily exercise. The points I earn through the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices program goes towards fun things like a Walgreens gift card!
If you already use a mobile app like My Fitness Pal or a Fitness device, logging in the points is even easier. Simply connect the app/device and the points and progress will update automatically.
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Great tips, and that looks like an awesome app! Thanks for sharing about it!
I NEED this FitBit!! Fingers crossed!!!
Good luck!
Great tips!! Wow, great giveaway!
These are great tips! It can be so hard to make healthy choices for yourself and your family, especially as a busy mom! Thanks for the giveaway! By the way, I love Walgreens. It’s right down the road from my house so it is very convenient and always saves me in a pinch 🙂
My favorite thing about Walgreens is that it is less than 2 blocks from my house. I can run over there & find just about anything I need super quick!
They have very convenient locations.
I really like that the app tracks all of my family’s prescriptions. I haven’t had a FitBit in over a year (I lost the one I had) but would definitely link it up to earn Balance Rewards.
It’s so quick and easy!
Love love love my fitbit! I love that I can earn gift cards to Walgreens. Woot Woot!
I’ve never used one, but I hear that they are cool!
Thanks for the give away. My son has taken mine over and I could really use a new one.
I LOVE that it is so close to my home!
Cool giveaway! Thanks for sharing!
I love that Walgreens has such great variety and an awesome selection of candy for the holidays.
My favorite thing about Walgreens is the large variety of different brands and the helpful employees who work there.
I love that it’s close by!
I Like That Walgreens Has Many Locations In My Area, Great Prices, Great Rewards, And Walgreens Always Has My Favorite Products!
I love how close it is to my house! It’s super convenient to pop in if I need something. Also they have a drive-thru pharmacy.
I love how convenient Walgreens is. I always get photos done there. Being open 24/7 is also very handy
I really like the variety of items at Walgreens and their customer service is great!
I love Walgreens because I can always find what I’m looking for there.
I love that Walgreens are everywhere! It is nice when you visit someplace different that they are all the same. I have found that they have fair prices too!
I like their gel nail polishes
Love that I can run in anytime of the day! I take my probiotics everyday too! Can’t promise I eat good food with two toddlers
I’m with ya on that one!
Chasing after kids is definitely a workout in and of itself! I love how easy it is to be rewarded and stay motivated towards your goals with this app! #client
I like Walgreens selections and variety. They have just about everything.
I love walgreens rewards progrom, it helps me buy more make up :)!
I like the wide variety of items at Walgreens.
I love the register rewards program they offer their members.
I love their beauty section!
I like there great selection.
I love the makeup aisle at Walgreens. Thanks!
I love their register rewards program. They always have great deals!
It’s close by and convenient.
I was just looking at one of these yesterday! Would be grata to win one!
My pharmacy staff