1. Find 20-30 min day to exercise

With the weather getting cooler and the sun coming up later don’t stop your exercise routine just cut it in half and increase your intensity. A high intensity workout for 20-30 min will burn more calories than a 1-hour moderate intensity one. Think High Intensity Interval Training this winter.

2. Eat Breakfast

A protein and high fibre breakfast will rev up your metabolism, keep you feeling full till lunchtime and stop you from making poor food choices at 10am because you are starving. My favourite is whole meal or sprouted toast, cottage cheese, tomato, mushroom spinach and a poached egg.

3. Make your lunch when you make the kids

Pack your own nutritious lunch box when you make the kids in the morning and take it to work or put in the fridge at home for later in the day. Your health is just as important as your children’s. Leftovers are great for this just remember that 50% of your meal should be salad or vegetables.

4. Batch cook on the weekends

Having a reserve of healthy frozen quick meals that you just have to add vegetables or salad is a lifesaver on those busy nights when the only option used to be takeaway. Spaghetti bolognaise, risotto, casseroles and soups are perfect for freezing and reheating.

5. Give yourself a Break

Remember you are not superwomen. Just do the best you can each day and be happy with that.

About the Author
Kelley Bright


Kelley Bright is a highly credentialed health and fitness expert who holds a Masters degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and a Diploma of Naturopathy.

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