Mom of 2 with no time for gym and calorie tracking shares her fitness secrets: No strict diet or meals after 6pm

Jothi Kaur from Slovenia shares her diet and fitness tips that have worked for her as a busy stay-at-home mom. Here are some of her suggestions.

Integrating fitness into a mom's life is sometimes the last thing she has in mind. Even if you feel there are never enough hours in the day to accomplish even the most basic tasks, healthy eating and exercise (among many things) are incredibly important to incorporate into your daily life. So, how do you find the time? Jothi Kaur, a mom-of-two, has shared some tips and tricks that might be useful.

Intermittent fasting can reduce the mental toll of counting calories every day.(Representative picture: Shutterstock)

The Slovenia-based content creator shares workout routines, nutrition advice based on her own experience, and adorable moments with her kids on her Instagram page. In a candid November 2 post about parenting, food, fitness and wellness, Jothi shared how she stays fit as a 'tired mom-of-two' who 'can't keep up with calorie deficit' and has 'no time for gym'.

According to Jothi, here's what works best for her fitness:

1. Intermittent fasting and simple meals

Jothi shared her daily eating routine, saying she skips food after 6 pm and waits 3-4 hours after waking up to have breakfast, giving her body a brief break from digestion, which helps balance her energy and appetite; her favorite breakfast consists of eggs, avocado, and toast, a filling meal that keeps her satisfied without the sugar crash.

2. Walking as exercise

She also emphasised the benefits of walking as a form of exercise, saying pushing a stroller uphill provided both resistance and cardio, while also being low-impact and easy to maintain consistently, ultimately building strength over time.

3. Hydration

Jothi revealed her favourite drinks, making hydration a tasty experience with options like coconut water, sparkling apple juice with lemon, and magnesium sachets, which help maintain stable energy, support skin health, and reduce cravings.

4. Realistic eating

Jothi's approach to eating is all about balance: she focuses on homemade meals with a weekend treat, and makes small swaps like using honey instead of sugar to keep her blood sugar and mood stable.

5. Stress and rest

Jothi explained that cortisol influences every part of the body; so, she prioritises stress management—using creativity and solitude to recharge, and resting when possible — because it's crucial for the body's recovery and ability to release fat.

6. Supplements

Jothi mentioned that she naturally supports her energy, hormones, and metabolism by taking several supplements: magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3, and black cumin seed oil.

7. Perspective

She explained that recovery is highly personal and encouraged everyone to embrace the mantra that consistency is more powerful than perfection. Ultimately, her message was to be kind to yourself, recognizing your body's amazing capacity.

8. Genetics and hormones

Jothi concluded by noting that factors like genetics, hormones, and breastfeeding significantly influence both the speed of recovery and the way the body stores fat. She strongly recommended that anyone who feels they are "doing everything right" but still isn't seeing progress should have their thyroid and insulin resistance checked, as these can impede metabolism.

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