The Proclivity Podcast

EPISODE 99: How to Be A Healthy Parent

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Are you a parent constantly torn between staying on top of your health goals and tending to your family's needs? As a parent, finding the time to focus on your health and fitness goals can be challenging as your priorities shift. But it's important to remember that to be the best possible parent you can be; you must take care of yourself too. In this episode, Joel and Emily discussed and shared tips to help you stay on track with your health goals while still being a great parent.

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SHOW NOTES:

2:35 - Part 1: When you have your child

  • 5:21 - Sleep
    • Broken and shorter sleep
    • 6:00 - Time
      • Less time than before, less control
      • Affects your workouts, work time, social time, playtime, etc.
      • 8:02 - Priorities
        • Baby comes first
        • Relationships with self, partner, and friends can take a back seat

          • 11:40 - Part 2: Staying on track

          • 12:17 - Lower the barrier
            • You aren’t a 21-year-old anymore
            • 14:35 - Communication
              • Ask for help
              • Mindset
              • Daily structure - Ex: prioritize something for you during nap time or ask for that time
              • Allow for MORE time to keep you down-regulated, less rushed
              • 19:52 - Sleep/Rest
                • Have a plan with your partner to have YOU time each day
                • Prioritize sleep/rest first 6-12 months, then work into a schedule involving movement
                • Types of movement for each stage (let's dive in below)
                • 27:42 - Movement
                  • Start slow, listen to your body
                  • Carve out at least 15 minutes per day
                  • Build in time, patience - mindset, and physical
                  • 31:58 - Nutrition
                    • Keep it simple; keep food
                    • Back up meals
                    • When baby starts eating, have them eat what you eat

                      • 35:50 - Part 3: Top 3 tips

                      • Schedule in time each day for you (movement or meditation)
                      • Back-up meals (simple, easy)
                      • Patience and expectations - allow for flexibility in your day

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