Nourishing Motherhood: A PRESS Healthfoods Tribute to Moms

By Kate Cox - finance superstar at PRESS

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the chaos of parenting isn’t always easy. I am mother to 3 wonderfully energetic little boys age 5, 3 and 18 months and also work part time and in fact some times it can feel like an impossible task, but there are a few things I do to help myself to make better and healthier choices.

One way I ensure my whole family stays nourished is by prioritising home-cooked, balanced meals focusing on more whole foods and less processed foods. Eating together ensures we all get the nutrients we need, not just the kids - so we do this as much as we can.

As mothers, we often focus on ensuring our children eat enough fruits and vegetables, but it's equally important to give ourselves the same attention. That's why I always meal plan for the week ahead, ensuring our fridge is stocked with nutritious options, making healthy choices easier for the entire family and most importantly making meal times as stress free as possible. Being organised is the key to success with 3 little boys!

Although my boys keep me on my toes, I have a few non-negotiables to help me stay ontrack with my own health and fitness goals. For me, this is staying hydrated and committing to regular pilates classes, which in turn also improves my ability to parent effectively. Taking time for myself enables me to show up as the best version of myself for my family.

We don’t get it completely right all of the time, and that is ok too, we just reset and go again tomorrow!