Easy Ways I’m Always Really Prepared To Exercise

As a busy mom, I don’t always have as much time as I would like for myself. But sometimes you have to be ready to seize the moment and take advantage of any little bit of free time you get to relax, refresh, or recharge.

This is a sponsored post.

I am diabetic. I had a doctor’s appointment earlier this month where I learned that my A1C is not only NOT improving, but it is getting worse.

My doctor told me that if I am not able to improve it by my next three-month checkup, I will have to start on insulin. I’m not a fan of pricking my finger to check my blood sugar. So I am definitely not excited to sign up for using insulin every day by a needle!

To help, he increased the strength of one of my medicines and required that I began taking all of this much more seriously.

So, this was my wake up call to get myself in check. I’ve tried many times before to eat healthier, but the bottom line is I wasn’t willing or able to modify my habits in order to improve my diet. I don’t have a choice this time.

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So, I have begun bi-weekly meetings with a nurse in my doctor’s office to discuss counting carbs, daily exercise (or at least three times weekly), monitoring my blood sugar, and taking my medication correctly.

My schedule is crazy, but I’m trying to create new habits which in turn will make up a new lifestyle.

How I Stay Ready to Exercise

You just never know when you have a few extra minutes because traffic was light, a meeting got canceled, or Dad offers to pick up the kids. I stay ready for opportunities to exercise by keeping a packed bag in my trunk that includes the following: a t-shirt, comfy shorts, my sneakers, socks, my phone, and flushable cleansing cloths.

How I Actually Fit More Exercise into My Day

Even as a mom who commutes 45 minutes to work and works at least 40 hours each week, I have found several ways to fit more exercise into my day.

1. Before work – If I leave the house when my kids board the school bus, I can be at work at least 20 minutes before the office opens. My goal has been to turn that time into exercise time before work. My office is located downtown in a beautiful and historic area mixed with flat land and hills. It makes for a vigorous walk, even if for just 20 minutes.

2. Lunch break – Whether your lunch is 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour, it can be a great time to get things done. Thirty minutes might not seem like much, but it adds up, especially with Anytime Fitness hours. Do it every workday, and that’s at least 2.5 hours per week, or 125 hours each year and–more importantly time you don’t have to stay up at night to get stuff done. 

3. After work – I don’t have much time after work before I have to pick my daughter up from the after school program. But, if you do, you can use that time to get in a walk or other form of exercise before you have to turn into mom.

4. The gym (using childcare) – The YMCA and other gyms have really become more family-friendly. In my area, the staff keeps the kids busy while you’re taking a class, playing basketball or working out. You can use up to two hours each day.

5. While kids are playing at the park – There are several parks in my area that have walking trails, tracks, or even grassy areas surrounding the playground. You could take a walk while your kids are playing while being able to easily keep your eyes on them.

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So whenever I’m able to seize these pockets of time, I don’t always have access to a shower to refresh. That’s where Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths come in handy. Whether it is midday at work, after the gym or in the comfort of your home, keeping these flushable cleansing cloths on hand help to keep you fresh throughout your day-to-day activities!

It’s even a great idea to keep them on hand at home to help make your guests feel a little cleaner and comfortable in the bathroom. You can take advantage of this mega value pack at Sam’s Club, which includes 462 flushable cleansing cloths, conveniently separated into 11 packages of 42 wipes.

Don’t just wipe. Wash with Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths, and experience a more confident clean. The Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths feature SafeFlush Technology™, so they start to break down immediately after flushing.

More benefits of these flushable cleansing cloths:

• Easy to open and reseal
• Flip lid for easy dispensing
• Flip top lid for lasting freshness

I’ve been trying to do more online ordering these days, so I went to the Sam’s Club website to place my order. I ordered on a Sunday and they arrived a few days later.

Why I Love My Sam’s Club Membership

I love these benefits of being a Sam’s Club member:

• Free shipping on select products. No need to shop in-store. Have your order shipped right to your front door.
• Club Pickup. If you’d rather pick up your order, instead of waiting for delivery, order online and pick up in-store. No waiting!
• Save time with subscriptions. Subscribe today and get your must-haves shipped on a regular schedule of your choice.
• Easy reorder. Choose frequently ordered items, create a list online, or upload a spreadsheet.When I logged in to place my order, these items popped up in the frequently ordered section. This makes it really quick and easy to generate a new order of the items we need the most.

Thank you to Cottonelle for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to try their flushable cleansing cloths.

Have you ever tried these flushable cleansing cloths?
What’s your favorite perk of being a Sam’s Club member?