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Realistic tips for busy moms
Time is perhaps the most coveted
thing moms have and it's
crucial to manage it effectively
for you and your family.
To help moms everywhere make
the most of their precious minutes,
actress, director, producer, entrepreneur,
mother of three and Nutrisystem
ambassador, Melissa Joan
Hart reveals her secrets that she has
crafted from years of juggling different
time consuming tasks.
• Just say “no” -- Sometimes you
just have to decline requests or pick
and choose which ones are doable.
And remember, it's okay to ask for a
rain check.
• Limit screen time -- It's easy to
fall into the screen time black hole.
Instead, be present -- put your phone
down and limit your children's time
in front of their screens. Even talk to
your spouse!
• Set aside 20 "Mom Minutes”
daily -- Do something for yourself for
20 minutes every day-- meditate, do a
quick workout, call a friend you haven't
spoken to in a while, or simply do
nothing with a cup of coffee in hand.
• Have one-on-one time with each
child -- Create no-fuss activities like
coloring or playing cards that you
can do with each child individually
based on his or her personality.
Spending quality time separately will
feed your soul and theirs.
• Try to be guilt free -- As a working
mom, you are doing things for
your family even when you are at
work, so don’t feel guilty about the
time away from loved ones.
• Make simple, healthy changes --
Remember that your kids are always
watching, so being a good role model
when it comes to health and fitness
will pay dividends for them and for
you.
Simple, easy changes in your daily
routine can help you with your
health goals. For example, drink a
nutrient-rich shake for breakfast,
such as Nutrisystem Turboshakes,
drink more water throughout the day
and maintain a consistent exercise
schedule.
And if you want to lose weight, as
so many do, Hart says, "Look for a
plan that works for you. I chose Nutrisystem
because it was simple and
fit with my lifestyle. I lost 40 pounds
and feel better than ever!"
For a kick start to your weight
loss efforts, consider Nutrisystem
Lean13, a new program designed to
help you lose up to 13 pounds and
seven inches in your first month.
More information can be found at
nutrisystem.com.
• Plan quality couple time -- Make
time to reignite your romance. Go out
to a movie, take a walk together, write
each other love notes.
“Don’t put too much pressure on
yourself to make grand changes,”
says Hart. “It’s the small details that
can make every day just feel better.”
(Courtesy SmartPoint)
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