Of all the eras of my life so far, the “fit girl era” has not been one of them. Never overly athletic or very coordinated I have always kind of felt like sports and activities just weren’t for me. Fun and fitness were two words I would have never combined but lately that is changing.
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As with many other things in my life, becoming a mother has changed how I feel about my body’s capability. I KNOW I am incredibly strong and resilient and have so much more belief in myself. This body has supported me through two tough pregnancies, deliveries, and the oh-so-challenging but wonderful newborn phase. I’m proud of it and I’m proud of me.
Currently, I’m fully in my toddler and preschooler mom era and LOVING it.
One thing about two and four years olds, though.. they keep you on your TOES!
I’m officially declaring this next season of life my “fun mom era” because I want to truly live it up and soak in ALL the special moments with my daughters and husband. Life is too short not to enjoy it!
With that said, a LOT of the fun of the preschool age involves physical activity. So, I’m working to get stronger and build endurance so that I can enjoy all the things I want to enjoy with my family.
I’m excited to share how I’m making the FUN MOM ERA happen by getting more active both alone and with my kiddos!
How I’m Making Fun and Fitness Work Together In My Active Era
- I don’t do physical activities I hate. Ever. There are too many fun ways to get moving to do things that make us miserable! Experimenting with different activities is half the fun!
- I involve my kids. They make everything more fun and motivate me to keep going!
- I listen to audiobooks or great music while I’m active.
- I use my fitness time as “me” time or social time. Dance classes and water aerobics with a friend are SO much fun! Gym childcare also helps me get a break when needed. There’s NO shame in taking a minute for yourself to refuel for your Fun Mom Era.
- For the days when the gym isn’t an option, I make sure to have fun sporting equipment and exercise gear at home. Today, I’m sharing my favorite at home gear from Walmart.com!
My Favorite Fit and Fun Mom Era Products from Walmart
One thing you should know about me is that I always have been and always will be a Walmart girlie. I LOVE shopping at Walmart. It’s so convenient as a one stop shop for EVERYTHING our family needs.
While browsing in store is fun when I have time, the online ordering with delivery and pickup options are my go to for busy days.
Of course we know Walmart as a great source for groceries, but they offer SO much more. From household items to clothes to these awesome fitness finds, Walmart truly has it all.
When I decided it was time to refresh my at home fitness gear, I was able to add all these fun (and cute!!) products to my cart right along with my weekly grocery order. As a busy working mom, the convenience is everything to me!
Walmart is known for their incredible prices which is great for managing a budget. While the cost savings are great, I never want to sacrifice quality… with Walmart I don’t have to. They carry top name brands and offer high quality store brands too!
I LOVE that Walmart invests in partnerships with cool brands like PopSugar. Many of the fitness items I bought recently were from Walmart’s collaboration with them. Everything is SO cute and functional. It just makes me happy to get my workout on!
You can click any of the items below to shop directly on Walmart.com.
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POPSUGAR Jump Rope: I used to LOVE jumping rope as a kid and getting this awesome jump rope has been a fun way to share the fun activity with my girls. I definitely need some practice, though! It’s a great workout and challenging too!
POPSUGAR Five Pound Weight: I love doing at home workouts on YouTube and many classes require having small weights. This five pound option is great for longer repetitions. One important note is that they’re sold individually. If you want two, be sure to add two to your cart!
POPSUGAR Core Sliding Discs: These discs are new to me and I’m LOVING them! I am trying to build strength in my legs as I was diagnosed with Lipedema. These make my leg exercises so fun!
POPSUGAR Stainless Steel Water Bottle: I’ll be honest… I’m terrible about drinking enough water. But with getting more active and spending more time outside in the heat I’m trying my best to do better. A cute, new water bottle always inspires me to drink more and this one from POPSUGAR is great! I love that it’s 32 ounces. I try to drink two per day to hit my 64 ounce water goal!
POPSUGAR 10 Pound Weight: Like the five pound option above, these 10 pound weights are functional and cute! The heavier weight is a nice challenge for me. They also offer three and eight pound options. Again, it’s important to note that they are sold individually. If you want a set, order two!
Spalding Super Tack Pro Indoor and Outdoor Basketball: My husband is a big basketball lover and plays pretty regularly. Our kids love to play with their little basketballs too, so I wanted to get in on the action. I snagged my own ball so I can join in!
POPSUGAR 8lb Soft-Shell Kettlebell: Honestly, until buying this Kettlebell I had never used one. I’d seen them at the gym and wanted to try one in the comfort of my own home. I’m finding YouTube videos with kettlebell workouts to be a fun new addition to my routine.
iFanze Portable Basketball Hoop Goal 5ft-7ft Adjustable: My kiddos are outgrowing their Little Tykes hoop, so I wanted to get a bigger option that will grow with them (and be fun for mom and dad too)! I love that this option is 5-7 feet and adjustable. It’s also on wheels and portable so it doesn’t have to be a permanent fixture on my patio.
As someone newer to the fun of fitness and activities, I’d LOVE your feedback! What are your favorite ways to get active? Bonus points if it’s family friendly!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post about how I’m trying to incorporate fun and fitness into my fun mom era! Be sure to subscribe to emails if you’d like more fashion and lifestyle content directly to your inbox! You can also follow me on the LTK app to shop these Walmart finds and more!
