Hey lovelies š If youāve been following along, you know Iām deep into my wellness journeyānot just the supplements and better food choices, but the whole move-my-body-so-I-donāt-feel-like-a-mashed-potato part too. š
Letās be real for a sec: getting movement in as a busy, exhausted, real-life mom is… a full-on challenge. Iām not waking up at 5 a.m. for bootcamp (I can barely wake up at 6:45 without a child climbing on me). But I am finding ways to move my body that fit into my life, and dare I say… are actually kind of fun?
My Secret Weapon: Supernatural on Meta Quest 3
Yāall. This is not your average workout app.
I strap on my Meta Quest 3 headset, load up Supernatural, and suddenly I’m no longer in my bedroom with unfolded laundry taunting meāI’m in Iceland or the top of a freaking mountain boxing to Lizzo. Itās like cardio meets music therapy meets vacation, and it actually makes me sweat. Like, dripping sweat.
Even better? Theyāve got stretch sessions that feel like Iām getting my whole spine realigned by a yoga fairy. Itās shockingly relaxing and a huge help for my tight neck and shoulders (hi, mom posture). Here’s a link to a less expensive VR model, also from Meta.
I Also Ski. Kind Of. In My Bedroom.
Okay, so Iām not exactly skiing down Aspen slopes while the wind kisses my cheeksābut I do have an AeroSki in my bedroom, and yes, it looks like a jungle gym. I get on it 2x a week for about 20 minutes, and it works my arms, core, legs, and balance. Bonus: my kids think itās hilarious and try to ride it like a toy. (that’s dangerous for toddlers – just say no.)
Itās low-impact, surprisingly effective, and perfect for those āI canāt even leave the house todayā moments. Which, letās face it, is most days. This wellness journey can be hard!
Eeking Up My Step Goal (One Messy Errand at a Time)
Confession: before this journey, I was barely hitting 4,000 steps a day. And most of those were pacing around the kitchen looking for snacks I told my kids we didnāt have.
Now? Iām slowly working my way up. My current daily goal is 6,000 steps, and some days I hit it, some days I donātābut I try. That alone is a win.
I walk laps around the house. I dance while doing dishes (when no one is looking because I dance like Elaine). I take the long way from the car to the store. Itās not glamorous, but itās wellness journey progress.
Real Talk: Movement Is Self-Care
I used to think I needed a gym membership, matching leggings, and an hour of free time (ha!) to start getting fit. Nope.
Turns out I just needed:
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A VR headset
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An AeroSki in my bedroom
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A goal thatās realistic (and doesnāt require me to become a fitness influencer overnight)
This is what movement looks like for me, right now, as a tired, working, mama-on-a-mission. And thatās okay. It counts.
If youāre on your own wellness journeyāwhether you’re walking in Target for your steps or doing squats while folding laundryāyouāre doing great. šŖ
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Letās cheer each other on!
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Cheers to baby steps, sweaty VR workouts, and a stronger version of ourselves though a personalized wellness journey.š
Big hugs,
Kim
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