Recently, Piper’s Run had the opportunity to provide a Guest Post to Fit Pregnancy & Parenting. You can see the original post here. If you haven’t seen Amanda’s Blog, you should check it out – tones of resources and great posts to read.

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Do you have trouble “balancing it all?” Read this featured fit mom blog written by Anna and learn how to balance it all.

Hi, my name is Anna and I blog over at Piper’s Run. Piper’s Run is a blog about being a mom to a toddler, a wife to a vegan, a committed runner, a full-time worker, having a second baby, and trying to balance it all.Trying to “balance it all” is quite the challenging task for any person. For me, it’s extremely important to be fit and healthy for me and my family. Here are some tips that I use to try to balance it all:

1. Set weekly goals.

Plan your workouts in advance. What days you will workout at the gym, go for a run outside, or do an at home exercise DVD during your child’s nap time?

2. Take advantage of your lunch break at work.

10 – 30 minute walks can get you energized for the rest of the day. If you walk for 10 minutes three times a day, you will receive numerous health benefits. 10 minutes during your morning break, 10-30 at lunch and 10 minutes to walk to your car at the end of the day. It all adds up.

3. Be active with your family and friends.

It’s great to be a role model and teach your kids to prioritize exercise. And it’s a fun social time for everyone.

4. Be realistic.

At 22 weeks pregnant, I can no longer run without pain, therefore I modify my runs to a fast pace walk. On days when you have a planned workout and it doesn’t happen – it’s okay. Readjust your workout goals for the week, and accept that other life moments happen.

5. Don’t feel guilty (easier said than done).

Prioritizing time to workout can make you feel guilty that you’re not being a good mom, wife, or employer. Guilt can be a pretty negative emotion that we should do our best to overcome. Prioritizing time to workout is essential to being a happy, healthy mom. And being healthy helps me to balance it all. For me, working out provides some time to myself, and keeps me healthy so I can enjoy a longer life with my family.

There are countless opportunities to be active during your day. You can park your car further from the entrance to the grocery store, walk or bike instead of driving to a meeting if the distance permits, teach your toddler how to throw a ball and chase after it, include your children in your workouts or start a new family tradition of walking on a trail each evening after dinner.

I hope you can find the time to prioritize your health and “balance it all.”

You can read more at my blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

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Thanks Fit Pregnancy & Parenting 🙂