A Road Map for Moms: Beating Stress and Overcoming Fatigue
Don’t skip breakfast!
Starting your day with breakfast is a quick and easy way to jump-start your metabolism. Eat something within 30 minutes of getting up. Make sure to get in 12-15 grams of protein with your breakfast. This could be:
- A protein shake with fruit and greens
- Eggs, veggies and whole grain toast
- Greek yogurt and fruit
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Be Mindful of Meals and Snacks!
Moving forward from breakfast, make sure you have protein with each meal and snack. It is important to stick to 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day. Here are some great, healthy protein options:
|
Source |
Amount |
Grams of Protein |
|
Fish, cold, deep water |
1 ounce |
7g |
|
Turkey – organic |
1 ounce |
7g |
|
Tofu |
½ cup |
10g |
|
Whole Beans |
½ cup |
7g |
|
Quinoa |
½ cup |
11g |
|
Brown Rice |
½ cup |
3g |
|
Yogurt |
1 cup |
8-14g |
|
Egg, whole |
1 |
7g |
|
Nuts |
¼ cup |
8g |
Stay hydrated!
Drink 80 ounces of water daily. Adding lemon or lime to your water is a great way to make it a little more interesting! Hold yourself accountable and purchase a reusable water bottle and keep track of how many you have to drink each day to reach your goal.
Basic Supplements to keep on hand!
Multivitamin: Try and find a food-based multi. These are easy to digest and absorb.
B complex: B vitamins have an important role. They help convert our food into fuel for our body, providing more energy throughout the day.
Adrenal Support: Continued stress causes fatigue of our adrenal system. There are many ways to help keep the adrenal system strong and well supported. Some examples include: Vitamin C, Magnesium and B vitamins. There are also a few herbs that are helpful but my favorite is Rhodiola Rosea, which can be taken as a capsule or tincture.
Fish Oil: Fish oil supports healthy cholesterol levels and also is a great mood booster!
Vitamin D3: When choosing a Vitamin D3 supplement, it should have at least 5,000 IU. Not only does healthy levels of Vitamin D3 help maintain a health immune system, it is also another great vitamin to help with mood.
Get Your Labs Checked!
These basic labs are so important to keep on top of as a woman. They are frequently missed so be sure to ask your doctor the following:
- Iron (hemoglobin, ferritin)
- Vitamin D3
- B12
- Thyroid
Schedule Some “ME” Time!
This is easier said than done but it will make a huge difference! It doesn’t even have to be more than 30 minutes. Some days take longer breaks if you can, other days you may only get 5 minutes of deep breathing. Here are some examples of things you can do to relieve stress:
- Exercise. Yoga is a wonderful way to calm your body down and rejuvenate.
- Reading. Grab a book or magazine find a quiet place and let the world round you melt away for a little while.
- Laugh. Get a few girls together and have an hour or two of fun and laughter. It does wonders.
- Take a bath. Buy some Epsom salt and your favorite essential oil and take a 15-minute bath before bed.
Sleep!
Try and get to bed by 10pm every night. Having a full 8 hours of rest is ideal
Don't miss Dr. Amy Johnson-Grass next Sunday, September 11 at 11:00am on the Mom Show with my Talk 107.1. The topic is A Road Map for Moms: Beating Stress and Overcoming Fatigue.
